Through InterAction, organizations and individuals help shape the direction of the U.S. humanitarian and development efforts, from leveraging resources, developing effective partnerships, determining norms of aid effectiveness and protecting the space and environment in which we operate.

The U.S. public shows its support for advancing human dignity and peace in the world through contributions to InterAction members totaling more than twice the amount they receive from the U.S. government. InterAction leverages the impact of this private support by advocating for the expansion of U.S. government investments and by insisting that policies and programs are responsive to the realities of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable populations.

InterAction member organizations collaborate with each other through nearly 30 issue- or regionally focused working groups. These groups provide a forum for information sharing, peer learning, capacity strengthening, development of collective advocacy positions and combining member expertise to produce practical “how to” materials.