Founded in 1994, ACTED is a non-governmental organization with headquarters in Paris, France. Independent, private and nonprofit, ACTED has strict political and religious impartiality, and operates following principles of non-discrimination, transparency, according to its core values: responsibility, impact, enterprising-spirit and inspiration.
ACTED endeavors to respond to humanitarian crises and build resilience; promote inclusive and sustainable growth; co-construct effective governance and support the building of civil society worldwide by investing in people and their potential.
ACTED is active in 35 countries and implements more than 450 projects a year reaching over 11 million beneficiaries with more than 300 international staff and more than 4,300 national staff.