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Managing the urgent versus the important gets even more challenging in a rapidly changing world. How does one honor what must be done now AND…

The NGO sector has several distinctive characteristics that, on occasion, cause internal conflicts. In fact, of 93 international NGOs surveyed working in over…

What new norms does the international non-governmental organization (INGO) sector need to embrace in the next 5-10 years if it wants to stay relevant and…

Eleven months ago, I started thinking about what I could do as an InterAction Fellow to push the conversation on feminist leadership forward in our…

Patty McIlreavy’s office door is always open. Many Vice Presidents of NGOs have an open door policy, but, never seem to have an open…

On August 19, 2003, a terrorist attack hit the United Nations headquarters in Baghdad, killing 22 people. Five years later, the General Assembly adopted a …

Many humanitarians share a few common traits. Some are reluctant to step into the spotlight. Some hesitate to speak about their work.  When they tell…

Like most true humanitarians, Kathryn (Katie) Striffolino is driven by her love of travel and of going above and beyond for those most in need.

Lea Krivchenia, a Senior Program Manager for Protection at InterAction, considers herself an “accidental humanitarian.” Her love of international affairs and travel began during a…

CEOs of smaller InterAction member organizations recently gathered to share top partnering tips and challenges. When partnering with significantly larger organizations, how can we best…

What top tips do CEOs have on how NGOs can respond to a changing world? During an InterAction Forum breakout session, five executives shared…

At InterAction, we believe in the power of shared ideas and that a united voice can impact global change. As the largest alliance of international…