Although seen as a siloed sector within the humanitarian system, shelter and settlements assistance impacts every aspect of people’s lives.
With increasing need in humanitarian aid but limited funding availability, the humanitarian system needs to consider creative and innovative solutions…
The lack of systematic research and peer-reviewed publications in the humanitarian sector—particularly in shelter and settlements assistance—sheds light on the…
A lot has happened over the past 366 days. Against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, the humanitarian aid and…
The United Nations estimates that over 70 million people are forcibly displaced and more than a billion people live…
Recent trends show that Colombians fleeing their homes to escape violence are seeking safety in urban areas of all sizes, ranging from major cities like Bogotá to small municipalities. As newly displaced people arrive, mid-sized cities like Popayán and Florencia are struggling to provide enough resources for critical humanitarian interventions like food assistance and housing.
Conflict and violence around the globe have left about 47.2 million children displaced, 15 million of which are refugees. Of those 15 million children, 40% are out of school. The effects of displacement can be severe and far-reaching, impacting children’s mental and physical health as well as cognitive development, with significant follow-on effects on learning outcomes.
InterAction’s From Pledge to Action Project is pleased to issue another Call for Proposals for Initiating Change and Piloting Solutions…
