ACFID advocates to the Australian government and parliament for a compassionate and high impact development cooperation and humanitarian assistance program for Australia. ACFID advocates for international development policy and practice that is responsive to its context, based on partner country needs, takes account of what works, and is founded on internationally agreed norms for sustainable development, human rights, and open and inclusive societies.
Reporting on ACFID’s activities to ensure transparency and accountability
ACFID is the peak body for Australian NGOs involved in international development and humanitarian action.
ACFID works and engages with a range of strategic partners in addition to our members.
HEALTHY PLANET, HEALTHY COMMUNITIES.
Acting with evidence, equity and inclusion for a resilient future.
ACFID’s NGO Aid Map allows the Australian public and stakeholders to explore the work of ACFID Members around the world.
The DPC is an expert advisory group of development practitioners leading good practice within the sector.
ACFID prioritises a robust response to climate change and pressure on civil society in developing countries, as well as other key priorities.
ACFID Members provide vital life-saving assistance in the immediate aftermath of an emergency.
Walking the talk on inclusive development.
Taking humanitarian action for those in greatest need.
Elevating Development to the Heart of Australia’s International Engagement.
The ACFID Code of Conduct is periodically reviewed to ensure it continues to reflect good practice and the needs of ACFID and its members.
The Code is a voluntary, self-regulatory industry code of good practice.
Find out more about the Code of Conduct and how it operates.
Overview and practical resources, and examples to support the implementation of the Code.
Provides a thematic ‘deep dive’ into each of the nine Quality Principles in the Code
This section outlines the responsibility to be taken by each Member to ensure compliance with the Code.
How to make a complaint and information on the Code’s independent mechanism to address concerns relating to an ACFID Members’ conduct.
Mapping the Code with other professional standards and principles in the humanitarian and aid sector in Australia and internationally