The Australian NGO Corporation Program (ANCP) is a unique Australian development program. It is a partnership between the Australian Government and highly effective Australian Non-Government Organisations (NGOs).
ANCP NGOs must pass a rigorous accreditation process that assesses their organisational structure, philosophies, policies and practices to be eligible to receive this funding.
On an annual basis, Australian NGOs who receive ANCP funding come together for two days to reflect on the year. During this conference we learn from each other, hear from local partners, discuss key priorities and receive updates from the ANCP team. Key topics discussed during the conference this year were gender equality, disability inclusion, locally-led action and climate change adaptation.
This year, we celebrated 50 years of the ANCP program. Launched in 1974 with a small cohort of NGOs, the ANCP stands as the Australian Government’s longest running and largest partnership program with the NGO sector. The ANCP currently supports 59 Australian NGOs and over 2,000 local partners to deliver around 400 projects in around 50 countries, benefiting more than 4.8 million people worldwide.
To mark this milestone, we heard from leaders across government and the NGO sector, reflecting on 50 years of collaboration and global impact. Speakers included Governor General of Australia and former ACFID President, Her Excellency the Hon. Sam Mostyn AC; Foreign Minister, Senator Penny Wong; and Minister for International Development and the Pacific, the Hon Pat Conroy MP. We celebrated the extraordinary impact of this long-standing partnership and acknowledge the ongoing contributions of the 59 NGOs working tirelessly to make a difference.
Congratulations to all ANCP accredited organisations over the past 50 years! FemiliPNG Australia are proud to be a member of this cohort.
Credit: Instagram @gg_australia and @acfid.aus
Credit: Instagram @gg_australia and @acfid.aus
Supported by ANCP funding, FemiliPNG Australia partners with Femili PNG for the Goroka Outpost project (the Outpost). The Outpost provides information and support for family and sexual violence (FSV) and sorcery accusation related violence (SARV) for community members in the Highlands of PNG. The Outpost was designed to address a key gap in the Highlands, creating stable, accessible local services for survivors. Read more about the Outpost here.