Summary Ten years on from the World Humanitarian Summit, the Grand Bargain is at a crossroads. Signatories must decide whether to end it, fold it into other processes, or carry forward its most...
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1.0 Introduction Syria faces a protracted, complex humanitarian crisis - one among the worst crises in the world today! Dating back to 2011, the crisis has increasingly deepened...
Introduction Context and significance of the consultation Interest in Zakat, a pillar of the Islamic faith, is increasing due to its potential to meet humanitarian needs amidst shrinking aid budgets...
The Humanitarian Reset—announced by UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher in March 2025—refers to a far-reaching reform project for the international humanitarian system. It aims to Increase...
Mercy Corps presents the analytical report “From Grand Bargain to Ground Realities: Localizing Humanitarian Aid in Ukraine”! Localization refers to the process of shifting decision-making power in...
The humanitarian sector has been progressing towards more locally led humanitarian action since the World Humanitarian Summit held in 2016. The evidence base around what works with respect to locally...
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Ireland will provide additional support to help children in war zones and other disaster areas receive education. Not only do children facing humanitarian disaster face poverty and displacement, they...
Rajeev Jha Humanitarian workers’ invaluable contributions are increasingly recognised as they strive to meet the diverse needs of affected populations worldwide. These dedicated individuals serve as...
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Within the context of commitments to durable solutions, since the World Humanitarian Summit 2016 and the Grand Bargain, there have been increased calls for those who are closest to crises to have...
Geneva, 12 December 2024 – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is pleased to announce that 7.3 million Swiss francs were transferred today to the National Society Investment Alliance...
Syria Relief/Action For Humanity Urges UK Government to Prioritise Local Aid Organisations in Humanitarian Efforts for Syria Leading humanitarian organisation Syria Relief, and its parent charity...
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New research identifies key barriers preventing progress on localising humanitarian responses Greater investment in trust building among stakeholders in the humanitarian system is essential to...
The Global Humanitarian Overview (GHO) presents global trends in crises and humanitarian needs, how the humanitarian community responds and what is required to implement humanitarian plans. This...
Introduction To ensure successful humanitarian operations, it is essential to actively involve local actors; namely local and national NGOs and grassroots organizations. These actors who are well...
-Sudhanshu S. Singh, Founder & CEO, Humanitarian Aid International (HAI) The discussion on localisation since the World Humanitarian Summit (WHS) has generated substantial commitment, enthusiasm,...
The discussion on localisation since the World Humanitarian Summit (WHS) has generated substantial commitment, enthusiasm, tension as well as pessimism. However, there is also a prevailing sentiment...
SP: Con la cumbre mundial de la ayuda humanitaria la comunidad internacional se comprometió a mejorar la eficiencia del sistema humanitario a través el Gran Pacto. En 2023 se lanzó en Colombia el...
By Ann-Sophie Böhle The consequences of climate change are disproportionately impacting fragile and conflict-affected settings (FCS). Climate shocks can exacerbate security risks in FCS, conflict and...
OVERVIEW The Grand Bargain, launched at the 2016 World Humanitarian Summit, represents a “unique agreement between some of the largest donors and humanitarian organisations who have committed to get...
By Si Thu Htin Aung The concept of localisation, which gained prominence with the Grand Bargain agreement from the World Humanitarian Summit in 2016, has been evolving over the past decade. This...
