Our Mission

We are a Global South network of local civil society organisations reinventing aid through innovative ideas, knowledge sharing, and influencing.

Our Vision

A world where local communities have the resources and agency to address the challenges that impact them.

Our Values

Humanity beyond identity: We bring “humanity back to humanitarianism” by focusing solely on people and making sure that humanitarian and development responses go directly to the people in need.

Inclusiveness: We recognise the powerful role played by local communities in times of crisis and in development. We want to ensure that silenced voices are heard, and that resources and partnerships are equitable and dignified.

Agency and dignity: We believe local communities can and should shape humanitarian and development responses with their own ideas, values, lifestyles, preferences, needs, abilities, and desires.

Credibility and mutual accountability: We are determined to increase genuine accountability to affected communities, donors, and the public by making the delivery of local and international humanitarian and development responses more transparent.

Independence: While we depend on support of our partners and donors, we are independent of outside influences. Our leading light is the vision and mission of this network.