The story of
Action Education
Action Education's story is first and foremost one of vulnerable and marginalised communities, children and adults who, deprived of education, had little hope of improving their future.
But since 1981, millions have been accompanied by our teams on the path to development and can now read, write and count.
In 40 years, so many lives have been transformed.
1981
1981
Creation of Aide et Action by Pierre-Bernard Le Bas and initiation of the first child sponsorships
1983
1983
Opening of our mission in Burundi, 4th country of intervention after India, Kenya and Rwanda
1984
1984
Development of early childhood programmes in India
1986
1986
Construction of school buildings begins in Togo
1987
1987
First seminar for teacher training in India
1990
1990
Aide et Action receives the Crystal Trophy for transparency of financial information
1995
1995
Aide et Action sets up vocational training centres
1997
1997
Beginning of collaboration with authorities in different countries to advance the cause of education
2000
2000
Participation in the Education Summit at the World Education Forum in Dakar
2002
2002
Aide et Action decides to include disease prevention in its programmes
2004
2004
The association becomes an International Association for Development through Education; the five regions, members of Aide et Action, organize themselves into associations
Opening of a project for children with disabilities in Cambodia
2007
2007
Aide et Action develops an educational mission in France
2020
2020
The association defines its strategic orientations for the next 10 years and refocuses its action on the most vulnerable and marginalised populations, with a special focus on children, girls and women
2022
2022
Aide et Action changes its name to Action Education
I joined Action Education because I am convinced that guaranteeing education for all vulnerable populations is an absolute emergency. It is a weapon against violations of fundamental rights. And our programmesMy aim is to enable the most vulnerable to become self-sufficient, to have the tools to defend their rights and to become active players in their own development to build a fairer, more sustainable world.
Gilles DELECOURT
CEO of Action Education
