This document presents the framework to ensure locally-led humanitarian interventions in Nigeria. It was developed as a result of lessons learned by all stakeholders involved in the humanitarian action in Nigeria in the last 3-4 years. It will significantly shape the response of all stakeholders in the years ahead, especially in forging the partnerships that are most conducive to localisation. It was developed with support from the Accelerating Localisation through Partnerships - a consortium of INGOs working with NNGOs - led by Christian Aid and funded by the European Commission’s Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO).
This guidance note is intended to provide guidance as to how arrangements between donors, and UN agencies, INGOs and other international humanitarian organisations (referred to here as “international intermediaries”), can further the Grand Bargain’s localisation goals in cases where direct...
Education is a fundamental human right for all people. Education is especially critical for the tens of millions of children and youth affected by conflict and disasters, and yet it is often significantly disrupted in emergency situations, denying learners the transformative effects of quality...
ICVA is committed to ensuring the voices of local actors and crisis-affected people are at the centre of global advocacy initiatives. Our work aims to ensure consistent NGO representation, and particular local NGO representation at humanitarian briefings, policy fora and dialogues with UN agencies,...
