Visit the Action Center

In the heart of Old Town, a first-of-its-kind, interactive public space that educates and empowers visitors to tackle the global challenges posed by poverty.

INSIDE THE ACTION CENTER

OPEN NOW: Design for the Other 90%

The exhibit features some of the most inspired inventions to improve the lives of low-income people around the world. Open now through April 23, 2010.

April 12: Power, Change and Money: The Phenomenon of Kiva.org

Hear Kiva co-founder Jessica Jackley talk about the evolution of microloans in an era of new philanthropy.

Mother Jones correspondent offers a singluar view of Burma: March 30

Hear author Mac McClelland talk about her new book, For Us Surrender Is Out of the Question: A Story from Burma's Never- Ending War.

Video Storytelling Youth Workshop: April 3 - 24

Make the message of World Water Day last by creating a video for your community or school.

March 3: Three Cups of Tea Author David Relin speaks at the Action Center - SOLD OUT

David Relin talks about a legendary school project in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and his next book about blindness in the developing world.

Hear Eyewitness Accounts from Haiti Feb. 4

Cassandra Nelson, Mercy Corps' Director of Multimedia Projects, will discuss what she saw in Port-au-Prince.

In Portland, Oregon

Address:
28 SW First Ave
Portland, OR 97204
503-896-5002

Hours:
Tuesday - Friday, 11 am - 5 pm.
Closed Saturday to Monday and holidays.

Closings:
April 5-9 and August 23-September 4.

Group Visits:
The Action Center provides school groups, educators, and youth groups on-site workshops, activities and lesson plans. Group tours are also available for churches, businesses, and other organizations. Register your school or group now.

Featured Exhibition: Design for the Other 90%
Curated by Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum*
Open Oct. 9, 2009