ACFID and the RDI Network respectfully acknowledges all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Traditional Custodians of Country and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters, culture and community. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.
Our Focus
ACFID’s work with its members, the Australian Government and the public focuses on driving positive change in three thematic areas:
- Sustainable and inclusive development
- Peace and human security
- Strong and effective civil society
ACFID also plays a role in coordinating and communicating the collective emergency response efforts of its members.
ACFID holds an annual national conference, the ACFID National Conference, which brings together its members and other stakeholders for agenda setting, debate and learning.
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DFAT - ACFID ANCP Resources
Documents of relevance to NGOs working within the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP) can be found below. The Independent Evaluation of the Australian... [1] [1] https://acfid.asn.au/sites/site.acfid/files/TTID_ANCPEvaluationPlan_DRAFT_20220110.docx
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Peace & Human Security
Building peace and human security is imperative to protecting human rights, reducing poverty and maintaining development gains.
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Strong & Effective Civil Society
ACFID is focused on building a strong and effective civil society, both in Australia and in developing countries.
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Sustainable & Inclusive Development
ACFID promotes sustainable and inclusive approaches to development that combat climate change and reduce inequality and injustice.
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Emergency Response
ACFID Members play a key role in responding to international emergencies – whether natural disasters or conflict.
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National Conference
Every year, ACFID runs a national conference which brings together hundreds of people from its membership and the broader development sector.
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Climate Change
This page provides a home for ACFID’s work, news, guidance and resources on Climate Change work. ACFID has prioritised work on Climate Change to: * ensure that responding to climate change becomes a fundamental pillar of Australian inclusive...
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Reconciliation Action Plan Statement of Intent
ACFID Secretariat has recently commenced its reconciliation journey and is developing a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), which assist us to further develop respectful relationships and create meaningful opportunities with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. ACFID Secretariat is guided by Reconciliation Australia’s RAP Framework to develop this inaugural Reconciliation Action Plan, and inspired by the ACFID Council who passed Resolution No. 1/2017.