Fragility

NGO Community Recommendations on World Bank Group Fragility, Conflict, and Violence Strategy

On June 26, 2019, InterAction hosted the World Bank Group and 30 NGOs for a conversation on the World Bank’s Fragility, Conflict, and…

The Global Fragility Act of 2019 (GFA)

The Global Fragility Act (GFA) passed the House of Representatives on May 20, 2019. The bill would streamline and improve programs and efforts within the USG to address violent conflict overseas using a “3D” approach of development, diplomacy, and defense. With bipartisan support, the bill has moved out of the House.

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.

InterAction Endorses COP28 Declaration on Climate, Relief, Recovery & Peace

This year’s United Nations Climate Change conference, or the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28), is the first to include…

Interaction & ICVA Call on World Bank Group to Update Operational Model

As the planet breaks previous seasonal heat records and forced displacement affects a record…

A Cry for Infant Feeding Support in Humanitarian Response Efforts

For decades, infant formula has been perceived as the easiest way for mothers to support their infants during times of…

InterAction Member Recommendations for the Haiti Humanitarian Response

The crisis in Haiti is multidimensional, fueled by a combination of endemic poverty, sociopolitical unrest, fuel shortages, and long-term economic…

Implementing the Locally-Led Agenda Will Require Paradigmatic Changes

Centering local leadership and ownership of foreign assistance and programming is vital to more effective international development and peacebuilding. The…

InterAction Applauds New USAID Draft Global Water Strategy Agency Plan

InterAction applauds the unveiling of the draft of USAID’s Global Water Strategy (GWS) Agency Plan. The updated GWS improves upon…