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Blog Post

NGO Consortium in Horn of Africa Proves Critical to Humanitarian Efforts

The consortium elevates NGO voices to promote critical needs to the highest level of stakeholder.

March 21, 2019
Djiboutian students participate in a learning activity as U.S. Soldiers from Charlie Company, 443rd Civil Affairs Battalion deployed to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), teach English lessons March 9, 2018 in Obock, Djibouti. Through key leader engagements and English discussion groups, the civil affairs team works to further improve relations between the local national populace and U.S. forces, develop a greater understanding of the Tadjoura and Obock regions, fill information gaps, coordinate future missions and maintain access to key areas.
InterAction Quoted

UN evacuation bid fails ahead of battle for key Yemen port

“The onus is very much on the parties to conflict to avoid causing displacement to the civilian population,” said Jenny McAvoy, director of protection at US NGO alliance InterAction.

May 14, 2018
InterAction Quoted

UN evacuation bid fails ahead of battle for key Yemen port

“The onus is very much on the parties to conflict to avoid causing displacement to the civilian population,” said Jenny McAvoy, director of protection at US NGO alliance InterAction.

May 14, 2018
Blog Post

Stock-Take On The IASC Protection Policy And The Centrality Of Protection

The outcome report following an October 2018 workshop to take stock of implementation of the IASC Policy on Protection in Humanitarian Action (2016) and the IASC Principals Statement on the Centrality of Protection in Humanitarian Action (2013).

November 7, 2018
In the News

Ten Humanitarian Crises to Watch in 2019

These 10 crises and trends will help shape our coverage in 2019. Here’s why they have our attention and should demand yours.

January 2, 2019
Blog Post

World Humanitarian Day: A Team Sport

World Humanitarian Day is a moment to acknowledge the importance of helping others in dire need and to recognize the great lengths that humanitarian workers go to provide such help.

August 20, 2018
A young child sits in the lap of a humanitarian worker wearing a Save the Children t-shirt
Press Release

In New Podcast, InterAction CEO Shares Insights on Response to Current Humanitarian Crises

InterAction CEO noted that the gap between current needs and what the humanitarian system can currently deliver is increasing.

March 27, 2018
Statement

Congressional Leaders Must Reject Proposed Rescissions to International Affairs Budget

"Cuts to vital diplomatic, development, and humanitarian efforts diminish the United States’ ability to respond to and prevent new crises and contribute to a more prosperous world."

May 10, 2018
Photo of U.S. capitol building on a sunny day.
Blog Post

InterAction Mission Report: Myanmar: June 2018

InterAction conducted a short mission from June 2-6, 2018 in Myanmar to examine critical protection issues and trends.

October 29, 2018
Blog Post

The year ahead: 6 stories we’re watching in 2018

Congo, South Sudan, Myanmar are some of the countries to watch in 2018.

February 1, 2018