About Us
The Foundation For Development Cooperation Ltd is an Australian charity working across the Asia–Pacific to advance sustainable, people‑centred development. We connect evidence, policy and practice to improve livelihoods and community resilience.
- Approach: Partner‑led, evidence‑based, transparent
- Methods: Research, capacity building, pilots and scaling proven models
- Regions: Australia, Pacific and Southeast Asia
ACNC Register
We acknowledge Traditional Owners of Country and pay our respects to Elders past and present.
Focus Areas
These areas reflect common priorities in development cooperation; tailor them to active projects.
Programs & Services
Applied Research
Policy‑relevant studies on livelihoods, finance and market systems, delivered with local partners.
Capacity Building
Training for NGOs, cooperatives and enterprises: governance, MEL, financial literacy.
Pilots & Innovation
Design–test–scale pilots in digital payments, agri‑value chains and social enterprise.
Convening & Advocacy
Roundtables and briefs that connect communities, funders and policymakers around evidence.
Impact (placeholders)
| Indicator | 2024 | YTD 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| People reached through programs | 12,400 | 7,950 |
| Local partners supported | 36 | 22 |
| Policy briefs & papers | 14 | 6 |
| Women & girls directly engaged | 6,300 | 3,200 |
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Partners
- Universities and think tanks across the region
- Community‑based organisations and cooperatives
- Government agencies and multilateral initiatives
- Private sector and social enterprises
Contact
Email: info@fdc.org.au (placeholder)
Media & Partnerships: partnerships@fdc.org.au (placeholder)
Governance
- Registered with the Australian Charities and Not‑for‑profits Commission (ACNC)
- Independent board and conflict‑of‑interest policy
- Annual reporting via the ACNC Charity Register
For Responsible People and financials, see the ACNC profile.