Locally-led Development and Localization in Humanitarian Response

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…

NGO Coordination Structures and the Localization Debate

The concept of “localization” is not new. For over two decades, initiatives have called for localizing aid (through funding, partnerships,…

Localization in the COVID-19 Era

While it is still unknown how COVID-19 will ultimately change the development and humanitarian aid sectors, the current crisis has…

Call for Forum 2024 Content: Solutions, Growth, and Impact

We are at a pivotal moment in history where challenges and opportunities converge, demanding innovative solutions and inspiring actions. Each…

Call for Forum 2024 Content: Solutions, Growth, and Impact

Each year, InterAction convenes the NGO community, and 2024 will be no exception. However, this is not your typical Forum of the past. In honor of our 40th Anniversary, we decided to elevate Forum to the next level. Be ready for two full days dedicated to learning, growth, and innovation, all with a singular focus: making the world a better place—together.

Understanding Successful Locally Led Humanitarian Responses

“Localization is when [local NGOs] implement interventions and access funding at the same pace as [international NGOs]. It is…

Report on South Sudan’s Humanitarian Architecture

Over a decade after gaining independence, South Sudan still faces significant humanitarian need, with an estimated 9.4…

InterAction Welcomes Eight New Board Members

At InterAction’s Annual Membership Meeting on June 26, we said goodbye to four Board Members. A heartfelt thanks to Carrie…

In Search of Local Leadership

“Local organizations must continue to try to implement projects that generate self-sustainability [and] build more robust alliances, without losing…