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Annual Giving
$6.4M
Giving Ratio
80.79%

About

Action on Poverty (AOP) is an Australian international development organisation dedicated to empowering people to lift themselves out of poverty. They partner with local communities and organisations in Asia and Africa to implement sustainable solutions, focusing on long-term self-reliance rather than aid dependency.

Tips for Applicants

Action on Poverty primarily implements its own development programs through local partners in targeted countries. They do not typically have open grant application programs for external organisations or individuals.

Giving Philosophy

Action on Poverty believes in a 'hand up, not a handout' approach, fostering self-reliance and empowerment within local communities. They work collaboratively with local partners to deliver sustainable development programs that address the root causes of poverty, ensuring projects are community-led and culturally appropriate.

Giving History

2023
$6.4M

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$6.2M
Unknown AU + $6.2M intl
$9.2M$3.0M$1.9M
FY2022
$5.4M
Unknown AU + $5.4M intl
$10.4M$3.1M$1.8M
FY2021
$4.6M
Unknown AU + $4.6M intl
$11.4M$4.0M$1.7M
FY2020
$6.5M
Unknown AU + $6.5M intl
$12.9M$3.7M$1.5M
FY2019
$5.2M
Unknown AU + $5.2M intl
$9.9M$3.1M$1.1M
FY2018
$4.4M
Unknown AU + $4.4M intl
$4.8M$2.0M$1.7M
FY2017
$7.9M
Unknown AU + $7.9M intl
$8.8M$2.4M$2.3M
7yr total$40.2MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

communityhuman rightshealth
Geographic
International
Recipients
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Financial Details

Board & Leadership

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Alice Xu
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Claire Mallinson
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Dr Helen Durham
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Layusa Isa-Odidi
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Merrilyn Clancy
board member
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Mr David Comley
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Mr Jim Kelly
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Mr Tim O'Connor
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Ms Rebecca Tan
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Data Sources

Profile quality: high
Foundation profile updated: 6 March 2026 (65 days ago)
Website scan updated: 6 March 2026 (65 days ago)
Added: 5 March 2026 (66 days ago)
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