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Blog Post

The Seventh Anniversary of the Syrian Conflict

A glance at Relief International's efforts to empower Syrian refugee families.

March 19, 2018
Blog Post

The Importance of Learning from “Effects of Causes” and “Causes of Effects” in International Development

In the future, international development organizations and donors should continue with forward causal questioning that leads to learning from immediate development programming experiences but should also prioritize reverse causal reasoning that leads to learning from reflection and broader investigation of a holistic causal chain involved in a development program’s outcomes.

March 19, 2018
In the News

Safe water for new mothers: Upgrading Sierra Leone’s health centers

In a country with some of the highest rates of maternal and infant mortality, water and sanitation improvements at health centers are preventing infections and saving lives.

March 22, 2018
InterAction Quoted

Lawmakers Question USAID Administrator on Budget Request

On the issue of sexual harassment and misconduct, Green said it is an issue that he is paying personal attention to and that earlier this month he met with InterAction.

March 22, 2018
InterAction Quoted

Women in the global aid sector are saying #AidToo

“There are broader cultural issues that go beyond whether or not you have a good policy or program to address sexual harassment and abuse because misogyny and inequality are topics that are deeply embedded in many institutions.”

March 22, 2018
InterAction Quoted

Killing of aid workers in Nigeria a setback for troubled crisis response

“There was a feeling, from some NGOs that I spoke with but also some U.N. actors, that we kind of just went along with what the government was proposing,” said McIlreavy.

March 22, 2018
InterAction Quoted

MeToo, AidToo: The next Steps

“Donors need to be careful not to drive this issue underground through punishing organisations who come forward regarding internal findings and past faults[.]”

March 22, 2018
InterAction Quoted

MeToo, AidToo: The next Steps

"Patricia McIlreavy, a vice president at US NGO alliance InterAction, said “Donors and foundations must recognise that addressing this issue will take time and courage.”

March 22, 2018
Press Release

InterAction Applauds Congressional Rebuff of Disastrous White House Cuts, Urges Full Funding for International Affairs Budget in FY19

“Countless lives are currently at risk around the world. We are facing the largest displacement crisis since World War II, and 76 million people will require food assistance this year alone. Smart American leadership is needed now more than ever, and we must increase our commitment to the world.” said InterAction President Lindsay Coates

March 23, 2018
Press Release

In New Podcast, InterAction CEO Shares Insights on Response to Current Humanitarian Crises

InterAction CEO noted that the gap between current needs and what the humanitarian system can currently deliver is increasing.

March 27, 2018