A4ID

Advocates for International Development

United Kingdom

Justice & Legal aidInternational developmentHuman rights

CharityFounded 2006International reach

Profile last updated: May 10, 2026

About

Founded in 2006, A4ID is a charity based in United Kingdom working on justice & legal aid, international development, human rights.

Advocates for International Development (A4ID) is a UK-based charity that channels pro bono legal expertise globally toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals. It brokers free legal advice from a network of law firms, barristers, in-house lawyers and legal academics to development organisations, including NGOs, CSOs, charities and social enterprises. Its work includes Legal Health Checks for development organisations, rule of law programmes, policy research and learning, and in-country offices in Kenya, India and Rwanda. Founded in 2006, it works internationally.

Location

United Kingdom

Founded

2006

Organisation type

Charity

Legal name

Advocates for International Development

Charity number

1118565

Focus areas

pro bonointernational developmentrule of lawaccess to justiceSDGslegal sector

Languages

Causes & programmes

Causes

Justice & Legal aidInternational developmentHuman rights

Works for

Communities

How they work

Direct servicesCapacity buildingAwareness & education

Programmes

Legal Pro Bono Rwanda

Justice & Legal aid · Rwanda

A series of projects improving access to justice and welfare for the poorest and most vulnerable communities in Kigali, Rwanda.

Rule of Law Expertise UK Programme

Justice & Legal aid

Provides legal and technical support to strengthen the rule of law in FCDO-priority countries through partnerships with UK legal professionals.

Policy Research & Learning Programme

Justice & Legal aid

Creates resources that enable legal professionals to use their expertise to advance sustainable development.

SDG Legal Initiative

International development

Harnesses the legal profession to promote sustainable development by sharing knowledge and best practice on how law can contribute to the SDGs.

Countries of operation

United KingdomKenyaIndiaRwanda

Funding & support

Ways to support

MembershipCorporate partnership

Credentials & affiliations

Partnerships

UK Government Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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