To create the power and opportunity for the poorest citizens to transform their own lives, and to challenge the international policies that maker and keep people poor.

We provide funding, expertise and practical support to partner organisations committed to strengthening the democratic process and improving people’s lives in poor and developing countries.
We place particular emphasis on women's rights and gender equality; a just and equal world isn't possible if half the world is excluded. As well as supporting our partners’ work on the ground, we make it possible for our partners to advocate for themselves and their causes direct to UK and European policy makers - we believe marginalised citizens are their own best advocates. Central to our work is the belief that defeating poverty goes hand in hand with promoting human rights and good democratic government. Only if we pursue these goals in a coherent way can we build a just and equal world.

Building citizen capacity
Women's participation
Building solidarity