World Humanitarian Day 2021: protecting aid workers in a time of climate crises
The last days have tested the humanitarian community. At a time where we’re still learning how to adapt to Covid-19, NGOs are trying to understand…
19 Aug 2021 Blog
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HNPW & GISF | Session Outcomes, Summary Briefs and Recordings | 2021
Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Weeks (HNPW) The Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Weeks (HNPW) is the annual event of the LEP (leading-edge programme) and the largest event of its kind. Every year, the HNPW brings together more than 2000 experts in…
22 Jul 2021 Resource
Getting Security Funding as a Local NGO: experiences from Syria
For the past six years, I have worked for the Syrian Association for Relief and Development (SARD), a local humanitarian organisation operating in northwest Syria.
21 Jul 2021 Blog
Local humanitarian action during Covid-19: findings from a diary study
‘Local’ humanitarian organisations based in areas of crisis are the first to respond to disasters, conflicts and displacement. During the Covid-19 pandemic, these actors stepped up again, delivering medical supplies, food and other relief for those directly affected by the…
20 Jul 2021 Resource
GISF Workshop | Partnerships and Security Risk Management | MENA
Registration for this event is now closed About These workshops seek to help individual local NGOs and international NGOs, as well as organisations already in…
8 Jun 2021 Event
GISF Workshop | Partnerships and Security Risk Management | Open to All Regions
Registration for this event is now closed About These workshops seek to help individual local NGOs and international NGOs, as well as organisations already in…
8 Jun 2021 Event
GISF Workshop | Partnerships and Security Risk Management | Asia
Registration for this event is now closed About These workshops seek to help individual local NGOs and international NGOs, as well as organisations already in…
8 Jun 2021 Event
GISF Workshop | Partnerships and Security Risk Management | Africa
Registration for this event is now closed About These workshops seek to help individual local NGOs and international NGOs, as well as organisations already in…
8 Jun 2021 Event
Partnerships and Security Risk Management: a joint action guide for local and international aid organisations
Since attacks on aid workers have been recorded, local and national NGO (L/NNGO) aid workers worldwide have been the most exposed to security risks. As efforts to ‘localise’ aid carry on and with it, partnerships multiply, we must ensure that…
3 Jun 2021 Resource
Sharing Risk in Partnerships: what have we learnt?
GISF researched local NGO's experiences in partnerships and developed a guide that promotes a more equitable approach to managing security risks. Based on this, we organised two webinars at the Humanitarian Network and Partnerships Week (HNPW) and launched a series of eight online workshops bringing together local and international NGOs. The journey has been both enriching and challenging. This blog identifies three valuable lessons we learnt while promoting risk-sharing in partnerships for those seeking to do the same.
2 Jun 2021 Blog