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InterAction is dedicated to improving the effectiveness and quality of humanitarian shelter and settlement programs worldwide.

We do so by representing our Members on the Global Shelter Cluster's Strategic Advisory Group, participating in regional shelter forums, and developing and sharing best practices.

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Humanitarian Coordination & Practice

Roadmap for Research

The lack of systematic research and peer-reviewed publications in the humanitarian sector—particularly in shelter and settlements assistance—sheds light on the need for stronger relationships between…

Andrea Carla Lopez

Mohamed Hilmi

Jun 8, 2021

Humanitarian Coordination & Practice

Environmental Management in Humanitarian Responses

While humanitarian responses focus mostly on the emergency phase—like addressing lifesaving and immediate needs—addressing the impacts and risks of climate change is increasing in urgency.

Mohamed Hilmi

Jan 31, 2024

Humanitarian Coordination & Practice

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 when government services and community…

Juli King

Jan 31, 2024

Humanitarian Coordination & Practice

InterAction Joins Multi-Stakeholder Pledge on Climate Action at Global Refugee Forum

InterAction, the largest U.S.-based alliance of international NGOs and partners, is pleased to announce that it will submit a pledge under the umbrella of the…

InterAction

Dec 13, 2023

Humanitarian Coordination & Practice

Outcomes from the Inaugural U.S. Conference on Housing, Land, and Property in Crisis Contexts

Displacement, whether caused by disaster or conflict, is fundamentally connected to housing, land, and property (HLP) rights. HLP issues have the potential…

Juli King

Melina Holder

Jul 25, 2023

Humanitarian Coordination & Practice

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 the fundamental principles of humanitarian…

Juli King

Jun 20, 2023

Humanitarian Coordination & Practice

Achieving Wider Impacts in Humanitarian Response

Although seen as a siloed sector within the humanitarian system, shelter and settlements assistance impacts every aspect of people’s lives. Shelters often serve as a…

Juli King

Feb 28, 2023

Humanitarian Coordination & Practice

Local Leadership in Humanitarian Response Initiative

Many people see “localization” as a key to providing quality humanitarian assistance in the face of decreased funding and increased need. However, most of the…

Ellis Gubwe

Juli King

Sophie Simiyu

Aug 30, 2022

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Juli King

Coordinator, Shelter and Settlements

Mohamed Hilmi

Director, Shelter and Settlements

Te’a Williams

Program Associate, Practice

Shelter

InterAction is dedicated to improving the effectiveness and quality of humanitarian shelter and settlement programs worldwide.

Updates

Roadmap for Research

Environmental Management in Humanitarian Responses

Understanding Successful Locally Led Humanitarian Responses

InterAction Joins Multi-Stakeholder Pledge on Climate Action at Global Refugee Forum

Outcomes from the Inaugural U.S. Conference on Housing, Land, and Property in Crisis Contexts

In Search of Local Leadership

Achieving Wider Impacts in Humanitarian Response

Local Leadership in Humanitarian Response Initiative

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