ActionAid is an international development agency, committed to helping the world's poor and disadvantaged people. Formed in 1972, this agency has been working for over 35 years to fight poverty and injustice for millions of people around the world. It collaborates with local partners in different countries and develops projects aimed at reaching out to vulnerable communities and individuals to help them gain their rights to food, shelter, work, education, healthcare, and a voice in the decisions that affect their lives.