Focus topic
Social justice - enabling participation
Persistent global inequalities are one of the biggest obstacles to sustainable development and poverty reduction.
Millions of people – especially marginalised groups such as people with disabilities, tribal communities and religious minorities – do not have equal access to education, healthcare and social protection. Gender-based violence, income inequalities and limited access to legal support exacerbate these disadvantages, especially in rural and patriarchal contexts.
Our funding activities empowers particularly vulnerable people to exercise their rights, voice their concerns and demand social services. We support projects that enable disadvantaged groups to actively participate in social and political processes. Promoting gender equality is a key concern, as sustainable poverty reduction is not possible without gender equality.
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The richest 1% of people own 45% of the total wealth of all private households worldwide.
Oxfam International (2025). Takers, not makers: The unjust poverty and unearned wealth of colonialism.
Our areas of action
Our activities are guided by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations (UN).
Strengthening rights
Disadvantaged groups are aware of their rights and actively participate in local governance processes.
Strengthening communities
Communities develop leadership skills, strengthen decentralised governance and social cohesion, and take responsibility for their own development.
Protecting vulnerable people
At-risk and vulnerable groups – including women, children, persons with disabilities and survivors of violence – are protected through improved access to specialised support services and stronger backing from communities and institutions.
Our Commitment
People in Madagascar organized into solidarity groups are working towards a sustainable food system and better living conditions.
The LIMES project is improving food security, income, environmental quality and social cohesion in nine communities in the centre of the country.
Improve livelihoods and living conditions of rural communities by promoting access to clean water and sanitation, and strengthening educational quality, health, and economic status.
Domestic workers in El Salvador usually live and work under the most precarious conditions. In order for them to be able to stand up for their rights, competent authorities, sensitisation of the workers and effective representation are needed.
The India Programme (FFVDP- Family focused village development programme) supports efforts to sustainably improve the lives of marginalised people.