Visit the Action Center

A first-of-its-kind, interactive public space that educates and empowers visitors to tackle the global challenges posed by hunger and poverty.

INSIDE THE ACTION CENTER

Three Part Film Series: Have you Heard from Johannesburg (September 15, 22, 29)

Join us at the Action Center in viewing three parts of the seven part documentary series on the worldwide anti-apartheid movement, Have you Heard from Johannesburg.

Family Fun Days

Come experience how you and your family can take action against hunger and poverty at the Action Center.

ZoomUganda Photo Exhibit

ZoomUganda presents 24 hours in the lives of 12 Ugandan girls through their own photos and journals.

Film Screening: The End of Poverty? on August 25

Join us for a screening of The End of Poverty?, a daring, thought-provoking and very timely documentary by award-winning filmmaker, Philippe Diaz, revealing that poverty is not an accident.

FIlm Screening: No Impact Man on July 28

Join us for a screening of No Impact Man, a compelling yet extremely funny film about living sustainably in NYC.

Film Screening: Back to School on June 23

Step inside seven classrooms in seven countries for a glimpse into the lives of seven extraordinary children who are struggling to get what nearly all American kids take for granted: a basic education.

Film Screening: Black Gold on May 26

Come see an eye-opening film about the international coffee trade and its ramifications for the farmers that grow it.

Film Screening: The Burning Season on April 28

Come see a film about one man's extraordinary fight to protect a rainforest in Indonesia and its furry inhabitants against climate change.

Climate Change Workshops, April 19-23

Check out our fun, interactive climate change workshops for the whole family!

VISITOR INFORMATION

In New York City

Address:
6 River Terrace
Battery Park City
New York, NY 10282
(212) 537-0511

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Hours:
Tue-Fri: 10am - 6pm, Sat: 11am - 5 pm

Closings:
Closed on September 6
Closed Mondays except by appointment

Suggested Donations:
Adults and Students: $5
Children 5 and under: Free

Public Transportation:
By Subway: A/C/E or 2/3 to Chambers St.
By Bus: M20 or M22 to North End Ave and Vesey St.
From the subway, walk west on Chambers Street toward the Hudson River. Cross the West Side Highway and continue on Chambers. Make a left on River Terrace. The entrance to the Action Center is located opposite the Irish Hunger Memorial plaza at 6 River Terrace.

Group Visits:
The Action Center provides school groups, educators, and youth groups on-site workshops, activities and lesson plans. Register your group now.

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