Article 25

Article 25

At a glance

Causes

  • Children / families
  • Education
  • Housing and homelessness
  • Human rights
  • International development
  • Learning disabilities / difficulties
  • Local / community
  • Older people / later life
  • Physical disabilities
  • Poverty relief
  • Refugees / migrants
  • Voluntary sector support
  • Women
  • Young people

Other details

Organisation type: 
Charity
Geographical remit: 
International

Objectives

At Article 25, our vision is to improve access to healthcare, education and shelter across the Global South by deploying our professional skills as architects and project managers. Guided by the principles of Article 25 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, we are committed to upholding the universal right to an adequate standard of living. We empower communities by creating high-quality hospitals, schools, and homes in the areas that need them most. Our work addresses critical challenges such as earthquake risks, extreme weather, and remote locations, ensuring that vulnerable populations have access to safe, resilient and sustainable infrastructure.

Activities

Article 25 is the UK’s leading architectural NGO focused on improving healthcare, education, and shelter in the Global South. We take a unique approach to our work, starting every project with extensive community engagement to ensure our designs truly meet local needs. Our in-house team of award-winning architects and project managers collaborates with local builders and artisans, prioritising the use of natural, sustainable materials. We train local workers in innovative construction techniques, leaving behind skills that empower communities to maintain and repair their buildings long after we’ve completed the project.

By incorporating climate-positive design and off-grid solutions, we create buildings that are not only resilient to extreme weather but also contribute positively to the environment. Since our inception in 2005, we have collaborated with NGOs and governments across the globe to deliver over 100 building projects in 35 countries, positively impacting the lives of hundreds of thousands of people.

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