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A lot of people under the age of 25 have never experienced a world without the digital nature of our lives, they have grown up in an increasingly volatile period and they have distinctly different experiences from those that have come before.

Reimagining Development Podcast – Episode One Now Available

In the first episode of Reimagining Development: Conversations on the new development policy, the CEO of youth-focused NGO Oaktree, Thenu Herath, tells Jess and Rachel about why young people are special - and need to have special provisions in policy to reflect this....
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Reimagining Development Podcast announced, from Good Will Hunters & ACFID

Good Will Hunters podcast is back, this time in collaboration with the Australian Council for International Development in a special series looking ahead to the new development policy.   “Reimagining Development: Conversations on the New Development Policy” is an...
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Join the ACFID Secretariat: Now hiring an Information Management Officer

Join the ACFID Team! Now hiring a part-time Information Management Officer

Are you an up-and-coming superstar interested in the international development sector and have some IT and/or admin experience? ACFID is currently seeking an Information Management Officer part-time (0.6 / 0.8 FTE) for an immediate start to help with generic level 1...
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ACFID’s submissions to the Australian Government’s new Development Policy

In response to the Government’s request for DFAT’s design of a new international development policy for Australia, ACFID contributed to the process with two submissions. The first contained recommendations to guide DFAT’s approach to putting development back at the...
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Welcome to ACFID's new members - featuring logos from Doctors Assisting In South-Pacific Islands (DAISI®); A Liquid Future; Project Rozana; St John of God Social Outreach; REACH for Nepal Foundation

A Big Welcome to ACFID’s 2022 New Members!

On Wednesday 2 November 2022, ACFID officially welcomed five new members onboard at our Annual General Meeting (AGM). All are full members. ACFID’s newest members are: ·        Doctors Assisting In South-Pacific Islands (DAISI®). A not-for-profit organisation...
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ACFID 2022-23 Supplementary Federal Budget Analysis

ACFID 2022-23 Supplementary Federal Budget Analysis

ACFID has welcomed the Australian Government building on its election commitments and directing an additional $1.4 billion over 4 years to the Official Development Assistance (ODA) program. A total of $4.651 billion will be delivered in 2022-23. This is a strong start...
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Do you know someone worthy of being recognised for their outstanding work in the international development sector? Nominate now for an ACFID Award?

Nominations for 2022 ACFID Awards Open

We have opened nominations for the prestigious ACFID Awards. These awards provide an important opportunity to recognise the achievements of those who have made a significant impact and difference in the aid and development sector. If you know of a member or person...
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Minimising Financial Wastage

Quality Principle 8.2.2 of ACFID’s Code of Conduct mentions that members should be effective in their use of resources and minimise financial wastage. Unfortunately, adherence for industry participants can be a challenge when dealing with the hidden costs of...
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How Treasury Management Helps Children Around the World

Many corporations and private citizens alike may assume that once they’ve made a donation to their charitable organization of choice that the money goes to those in need immediately, not taking into account the logistics involved in moving large sums of cash across...
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ACFID FX Markets Update 2022

NGOs budgeting and forecasting this year are faced with a changing landscape not seen in over a decade, a turning point in global financial markets as the era of record low interest rates finally coming to an end. The driving force behind this change is the growing...
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The Impact of Our Members

$698

MILLION
revenue raised by
over one million donors

2,758

PROJECTS
delivered in
93 countries

$1.278

BILLION
invested in international projects

14,733

DOMESTIC VOLUNTEERS
engaged in
Australia

Statistics from 2019-2020

Code of Conduct

The ACFID Code of Conduct is a voluntary, self-regulatory industry code of good practice. The aim of the Code is to improve the outcomes of international development and increase stakeholder trust by enhancing the transparency and accountability of signatory organisations.

Find out more about the Code of Conduct and how it operates.

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The ACFID Secretariat respectfully acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands on which we
are based, the Ngunnawal and Ngambri people in Canberra.

We extend this acknowledgement to the Traditional Custodians of the lands across Australia, and pay
our respect to their Elders, both past and present.

We acknowledge their ongoing connection to the lands, waters, and skies surrounding us, and the
vast wealth of knowledge that they hold.

Read about our reconciliation journey

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Annual Report 2021-22

Reporting on ACFID’s activities to ensure transparency and accountability

ACFID

ACFID is the peak body for Australian NGOs involved in international development and humanitarian action.

Our PARTNERSHIPS

ACFID works and engages with a range of strategic partners in addition to our members.

GOVERNANCE

ACFID is governed by its Board, ACFID Council, and various expert and governance committees.

Members

Conference

Conference 2022

HEALTHY PLANET, HEALTHY COMMUNITIES.

Acting with evidence, equity and inclusion for a resilient future.

Meet our Members

The ACFID membership is comprised of Australian NGOs that actively work in the international aid and development sector.

Become a member

Joining ACFID means joining an experienced and powerful mix of like-minded organisations committed to good international development practice.

Membership types & fees

ACFID has two types of organisational membership: Full Membership and Affiliate Membership.

State of the Sector

The State of the Sector Report provides a comprehensive and robust analysis of the state of the Australian aid and development sector.

NGO Aid Map

ACFID’s NGO Aid Map allows the Australian public and stakeholders to explore the work of ACFID Members around the world.

Development Practice Committee

The DPC is an expert advisory group of development practitioners leading good practice within the sector.

Our Focus

Budget Analysis

Federal Budget 2022 Analysis

Facts and figures on how aid is presented in this year’s annual budget

Strategic Plan

ACFID prioritises a robust response to climate change and pressure on civil society in developing countries, as well as other key priorities.

Emergency Aid

ACFID Members provide vital life-saving assistance in the immediate aftermath of an emergency.

Climate Change

Action on climate change is one of ACFID’s highest priorities, as it is an existential threat to humanity and our development.

Civil Society

Civil societies are a cornerstone of regional stability and ensure that the voices of the marginalised are heard.

Supporting NGOS

Supporting NGOs as Valuable Partners.

Inclusive & locally led development

Walking the talk on inclusive development.

Humanitarian Action

Taking humanitarian action for those in greatest need.

Elevating Development

Elevating Development to the Heart of Australia’s International Engagement.

PSEAH

Improving standards, practice and culture to prevent and respond to sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

Code of Conduct

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2022-23 ACFID Code of Conduct Review

The ACFID Code of Conduct is periodically reviewed to ensure it continues to reflect good practice and the needs of ACFID and its members.

Code of Conduct

The Code is a voluntary, self-regulatory industry code of good practice.

About the Code

Find out more about the Code of Conduct and how it operates.

Good Practice Toolkit

Overview and practical resources, and examples to support the implementation of the Code.

Spotlight on the Code

Provides a thematic ‘deep dive’ into each of the nine Quality Principles in the Code

Compliance

This section outlines the responsibility to be taken by each Member to ensure compliance with the Code.

Complaints Handling

How to make a complaint and information on the Code’s independent mechanism to address concerns relating to an ACFID Members’ conduct.

Other Standards

Mapping the Code with other professional standards and principles in the humanitarian and aid sector in Australia and internationally

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