ACTUAR is a non-profit and non-partisan secular legal person, governed by private law, formed in 2007 in Coimbra, Portugal. ACTUAR aims to contribute towards the fight against poverty and to the promotion of development based on values of solidarity, equity and human rights respect. Our work philosophy is based on the development of cooperation projects and initiatives in Portugal and worldwide, particularly focused on Portuguese-speaking countries. In order to accomplish our mission, we seek to establish partnerships and dialogue with several organisations.