It is time for a more sustainable approach to cross-border aid in Syria—with Syrian NGOs taking a greater role in the humanitarian response.
Localizing the International Humanitarian Response in Ukraine
Six months in, the aid response for Ukraine is at a critical juncture. It’s time to put resources and processes back in the hands of Ukrainian entities before it’s too late.
Los Angeles Times: How Can We Improve Humanitarian Aid to Ukrainians? Let Them Control It
Despite Russia’s attacks, Ukrainian civil society, volunteer networks and local officials sprang into action launching one of the largest humanitarian responses under fire in modern history.
Risk Management is Key to USAID Localization and Root Causes Efforts
USAID must move beyond including local partners within its existing framework and instead transform to better adapt to local realities.
Refugees International Advocates for USAID Local Capacity Development Policy
Refugees International provided public comment on USAID’s Local Capacity Development policy, strongly advocating for a significant shift in support for local capacity investment in humanitarian and development response.
Doing No Harm in Lebanon: The Need for an Aid Paradigm Shift
Effective aid to Lebanon must avoid the mistakes of the past and finally confront the country’s legacy of corruption.
Displacement and Despair: The Turkish Invasion of Northeast Syria
The Trump administration’s travel ban, upheld by the Supreme Court in June 2018, is unnecessarily putting lives at risk.
Promoting Refugee Participation In The Global Refugee Forum: Walking The Walk
Those with lived refugee experience offer necessary perspectives to inform smart, practical, and sustainable programs.
Investing in Syria’s Future Through Local Groups
As northeast Syria recovers from occupation by ISIS, there is an important opportunity to strengthen the capacity of local humanitarian groups.