Environmental Management in Humanitarian Responses
While humanitarian responses focus mostly on the emergency phase—like addressing lifesaving and immediate needs—addressing the impacts and risks of climate…
Every Action Counts: How NGOs are Supporting Myanmar’s Displaced—Part 2
Part 1 of this blog can be found HERE. In March, I sat down with Katie…
Faith and Child Safeguarding
Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation is a priority for all humanitarian and development organizations. It is…
Forum 2019 Breakout Sessions
Managing Risk in International and Local NGO Partnerships
An in-depth study of the realities and recommendations for improving risk management in humanitarian crises.
Power, Privilege & the Realities of NGO Localization Efforts Amid COVID-19
Localization is a fashionable topic in the humanitarian community. The COVID-19 pandemic—where containment measures continue to disrupt humanitarian access—has ignited…
Responses to Populism in a Digitally-Enabled Era: A New Sector Innovation Report
Are you working to push back against populist narratives and tendencies? Have you got a new way of doing things…
Safeguarding in Faith-Based Organizations: Benefits, Challenges, and Shared Learning
In faith-based organizations (FBOs), these organizational values are often influenced by faith principles. This case study examines and highlights how organizational values within FBOs influence their safeguarding activities and approach. Five InterAction Member organizations participated in this case study: World Vision United States, Islamic Relief USA, Habitat for Humanity International, Food for the Hungry, and Episcopal Relief and Development. Each organization has a unique affiliation with its respective faith and uses this affiliation in creative ways when approaching safeguarding programming.
The Need for More Nonprofit Voices in Innovative Finance for Development
Nonprofits have been working in the development context for decades and possess knowledge and skills that are critical to ensuring people are truly reaping the rewards of increased investment in their communities.