“We know that the people are in need:” Stopping at nothing to serve flood survivors in Afghanistan When flash floods hit Afghanistan’s Baghlan province in 2024, damaging homes and washing…
The world needs locally led emergency response Here’s how the Change Fund is fueling the aid system’s most effective local interventions Kaseyni is a port town on the shores of…
Salam, Localisation and Zurt: The Ethiopian Localization Lab Showcase by Eric Onyango, Africa Regional Representative On 29 October 2025, the Ethiopian Localization Lab (ELL) convened a vibrant Innovation Showcase and…
NEAR at Peace Connect: Weaving Solidarity Across Continents By Wejdan Jarrah, NEAR’s Regional Representative for MENA and Advisory Group Member of Peace Connect From 13 to 17 October 2025, Nairobi,…
Change Fund Principles in Action: Context Sensitive + Flexible: The Story of SAHED, Colombia Join us for the next few weeks on a series of impact stories from NEAR’s Flagship…
When the waters rise, so do we: Local responders lead recovery after Cyclone Remal and floods in Bangladesh By Falastin Omar, Change Fund Manager at NEAR When Cyclone Remal struck…
Join us for the next few weeks on a series of impact stories from NEAR’s Flagship Solution: The Change Fund, highlighting five of the Fund’s Principles: Swift, Trust-based, Locally led,…
Walking the path of local leadership in action
By Nadine Saba [also found in From Poverty to Power] As organisations race to respond to the unfolding crisis in Lebanon, Nadine Saba – representing hundreds of Lebanese and Global South NGOs…
In Gaza, amidst relentless conflict and unimaginable loss, the stories of Mahmoud Hamada, Samaher Abu Rakab, and countless other local leaders offer a sense of hope and resilience. Facing personal tragedies and the monumental task of responding to the needs of their community, their dedication offers a powerful testament to local leader’s commitment. This blog delves into the lived realities behind the statistics, highlighting the indispensable role of local leadership in Gaza’s humanitarian response.
