HQ Function

The Global Secretariat coordinates the ActionAid federation, provides strategic leadership, supports member countries, manages international advocacy and campaigns, and ensures accountability across the organization.

Notable Features:

Strategically located in a major African city, fostering connections with regional partners and civil society. The office space is designed to support international collaboration and programmatic coordination.

Work Culture:

A dynamic, diverse, and multicultural environment deeply committed to social justice and human rights. Staff are passionate and work collaboratively on global campaigns and programs, guided by feminist leadership principles and a strong sense of accountability to the communities ActionAid serves.

HQ Significance:

The Johannesburg HQ serves as the central hub for a global federation operating in over 45 countries. Its location in the Global South is significant, symbolizing a shift in power and a commitment to solidarity with the regions where ActionAid primarily works.

Values Reflected in HQ: The headquarters' location in Johannesburg embodies ActionAid's commitment to shifting power, solidarity with the Global South, and decolonizing aid. Operational practices emphasize feminist leadership, transparency, anti-racism, and accountability, reflecting the organization's core values.

Location:

ActionAid operates as a global federation with a presence in over 45 countries across Africa, Asia, the Americas, and Europe. Globally, ActionAid supports functions such as community mobilization and empowerment, policy advocacy and campaigning at local, national, and international levels, women's rights promotion, climate and economic justice initiatives, humanitarian and emergency response, capacity building for local partners, and fundraising to support its mission.

Street Address:

2nd Floor, The Mall Offices, 11 Cradock Avenue, Rosebank

City:

Johannesburg

State/Province:

Gauteng

Country:

South Africa