Established in 1981, ABV is a non-government, not-for-profit international development agency that drives community-led development across Australia and the Asia Pacific. Collaborating with Skilled Business Volunteers, ABV emerges as a transformative force that drives economic growth and empowers communities globally. Our programs create resilient footprints, leaving behind a long-lasting economic impact that spans generations. We exist to contribute toward the alleviation of poverty in developing and emerging communities around the world by delivering capacity buidling solutions strategically designed to foster and promote sustainable growth. We do this by leveraging the skill and knowledge of volunteer experts. Volunteers donate their time and experience to mentor clients on their specific business and organisational needs. By transferring their knowledge and skills, clients gain both the neccessary assistance and the ability to carry on once the volunteer has departed. By helping businesses to grown and become sustainable, ABV assists communities who benefit from a skilled, better workforce with significant impact on the communities. Countries we work in include; Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Fiji, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Papua New Guinea, Phillipines, Soloman Islands, Thailand, Timor Leste, Vanuatu and Vietnam. As well as providing individual volunteers, ABV are also a recognised facilitator of corporate social responsibility programs including IBM's Corporate Services Corps, voted by US Fortune magazine as the World's No. 1 CSR program.
