Whilst a world without extreme poverty might seem like a distant dream, significant progress has been achieved in recent years and the lives of hundreds of millions of people have been improved.
We believe that when undertaken equitably, trade and finance have an unparalleled capacity to enhance quality of life. We strive for a fairer world, where basic human needs are met and rights are respected, and are proud that over a million people benefit every year from our work.
Read on to hear about our tackling global poverty programme and ways to get involved. You can also keep in touch via our tackling global poverty Facebook and Twitter pages.