Stop the Sexual Assault Against Humanitarian and Development Aid Workers

This study’s goal is to contribute knowledge to the prevention of and response to sexual harassment and assault against aid workers, a topic that is under-researched and under-reported. This is one of the first scholarly, in-depth studies of sexual harassment and assault against humanitarian aid workers, including heterosexual women and men and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) aid professionals.

USAID and the U.S. Global Development Strategy

InterAction Community Feedback on USAID’s New Local Capacity Development Policy

The InterAction community appreciated the opportunity to provide feedback on USAID’s new Local Capacity Development Policy. We commend the acknowledgment…

Statement Welcoming USAID’s Commitment to Inclusive Development

InterAction welcomes Administrator Power’s commitments to make aid more accessible, equitable, and responsive. Her remarks on November 4th recognized…

NGO Recommendations for USAID’s 2021 Youth in Development Policy Update

In the last decade, the global landscape for children and youth has changed significantly. Climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic, new…

Celebrating Women’s Impact on Development and Humanitarian Aid

In the midst of great societal change and unrest, many questions regarding the very fabric of institutions are being asked…

As Financing for Development Changes, NGOs are Exploring Options Beyond Traditional Aid

New report explores uses of innovative finance for development tools in the development and humanitarian sectors.

InterAction Statement on Recent Actions Impacting USAID

InterAction is deeply concerned by recent developments at USAID—programs halted, staff removed from offices, and efforts to integrate the independent agency into the State Department.

‘We can work with him’: Aid advocates react to Trump’s Rubio pick

“Rubio's record in the Senate shows his support for global American leadership through the use of both hard and soft power, including development and humanitarian resources.”

Tech for Development: Sierra Leone’s Path to Educational Excellence

In the heart of Sierra Leone, a remarkable transformation is taking shape. This isn’t a revival born out of strife;…