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Humanitarian Coordination & Practice

InterAction supports the efforts of humanitarian agencies working together to provide a predictable, coordinated, well-resourced, and holistic response to conflicts and natural disasters.

InterAction also serves as a hub for our Members responding to humanitarian emergencies by coordinating information and engaging with the United Nations and the U.S. government to improve timeliness and accountability for effective responses.

Updates

Empowering Frontline Staff: A Pathway to Better Community Engagement

In humanitarian organizations, frontline staff are the people most directly responsible for engaging with affected communities. They play a crucial role in understanding the needs,…

Leah Brown

Nov 19, 2024

Humanitarian Coordination & Practice

Enhancing NGO Coordination in Humanitarian Settings

Non-governmental organization (NGO) coordination at every level of a humanitarian response is critical to ensure quality, accessible programming reaches conflict- and disaster-affected people.

Acacia Niyogi

Rachel Unkovic

Nov 1, 2024

Crises & Countries in Conflict

Preventing and Responding to Gender-Based Violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo

A chronic lack of food and shelter, and the proliferation of armed actors, have increased vulnerability to survival sex, physical assault, and sexual violence.

Caroline Zullo

Omnia Abdalla

Oct 30, 2024

Humanitarian Coordination & Practice

Collective Priorities Needed for Ambitious Climate Action

Climate change continues to be one of a few main drivers of record levels of displacement and rising humanitarian needs globally. In the face of compounding climate impacts and their evolving effects on humanitarian responses—including impacting supply routes and raising commodity prices—humanitarian actors are considering their role and responsibilities in addressing climate impacts.

Ellie Doblin

Juli King

Oct 24, 2024

Humanitarian Coordination & Practice

“More than just a Roof:” Shelter Support in Colombia Provides Self-Reliance

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.

Desiree Halpern

Juan Pablo Franco

Oct 7, 2024

Global Development

An Intersectoral Approach to Mental Health and Psychosocial Support

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.

Elana Banin

Oct 2, 2024

Humanitarian Coordination & Practice

The Statelessness Challenge

In a world where borders define identities and citizenship is a cornerstone to belonging, the plight of stateless persons presents a significant challenge to perceptions…

Akintayo Odeyemi

Aug 1, 2024

Humanitarian Coordination & Practice

Introducing the Global Refugee Forum Blog Series

As we mark six months since the second Global Refugee Forum (GRF), held in December 2023, InterAction and International Council for Voluntary Agencies (ICVA) members are collaborating on a blog series to reflect on the GRF, focus attention on commitments, and strengthen transparency on progress since the first GRF in 2019.