What we do

People.
Communities.
Systems.

Three connected priorities. One shared ambition: inclusive resilience that lasts beyond individual projects.

TogetherINCLUSIVE RESILIENCE

OUR FRAMEWORK

Immediate needs.
Lasting change.

Sustainable development depends on the resilience of people, communities and systems. Our framework brings these foundations together, guiding research, partnerships, programmes and policy engagement.

ACFIR inclusive resilience framework

PRIORITY 01

Resilient people

Strengthen the resilience, wellbeing and opportunities of people—particularly women, youth and vulnerable populations—through inclusive development, sustainable livelihoods, equitable access to essential services and climate adaptation.

WellbeingLivelihoodsEssential servicesWomen & youthClimate adaptation

PRIORITY 02

Resilient communities

Strengthen communities through locally led development, climate resilience, social cohesion, disaster preparedness, natural resource management and community-driven solutions.

Locally led developmentSocial cohesionDisaster preparednessNatural resourcesCommunity solutions

PRIORITY 03

Resilient systems

Strengthen institutions, policies and systems that enable resilient, inclusive and sustainable development through evidence, innovation, partnerships and effective governance.

InstitutionsPolicyEvidenceInnovationEffective governance

What makes
resilience last?

We reinforce our priorities through three organisational layers that connect collaboration, evidence and institutional capacity.

01

Partnership & collaboration

Working with governments, communities, civil society, academia, the private sector and development partners to co-design and scale solutions.

02

Evidence, research & learning

Generating evidence, monitoring results, sharing knowledge and using learning to improve programmes and influence policy.

03

Institutional excellence & innovation

Strengthening governance, organisational systems, financial sustainability, digital transformation and operational excellence.

Ready for change.
Equipped for the future.

Inclusive resilience strengthens the ability of people, communities and systems to respond to change and shape their futures.

AnticipateWithstandAdaptRecoverTransform

Turn shared priorities into action.

Partner with ACFIR to connect local knowledge, practical solutions and lasting resilience.

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