Shelter

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…

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.

HLP is crucial to crisis preparedness and response, peacebuilding, and development, yet it is often overlooked as a technical niche rather than an essential component of successful humanitarian assistance.

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.

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

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…

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

“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…