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🤝 There is so much evidence that the private sector is a vital force in design and delivery of humanitarian aid and development assistance. i-APS, a woman-owned small business, demonstrates this by actively supporting 189+ humanitarian and development organizations in their work with vulnerable communities, displaced populations and communities that seek to build their local economies and livelihoods. We contribute our expertise to improve program efficiency and maximize the impact of vital resources. #humanitarian #privatesectorengagement #globalaid #womenownedbusiness KAPorg KAPsurvey

In light of the #LebanonCrisis, countless lives have been impacted. The growing number of #casualties, #injured, and #displaced continues to rise, with shelters overwhelmed and families forced to seek refuge. The humanitarian toll demands immediate attention and action. Lebanon has been going through a series of crises and coordination between response efforts actors needs to be solidified and organized. 360 Consulting is providing up to date contextual and analytical recommendations, to check our reports, click here: https://lnkd.in/eyBftiv5

DI's approach to relief aid is informed by the personal experiences of our leadership and board members with internal and external displacement. We understand that cash assistance can effectively support displaced people in various ways, including: Dignity: Cash assistance allows people to make their own choices about how they recover and can help them avoid harmful coping strategies like child labor or forced marriage. Local economy: Cash assistance can help stimulate the local economy by increasing purchases, production, and employment opportunities. Basic needs: Cash assistance can help people buy essential goods like food, clothing, and school supplies, or pay medical bills. Child protection: Cash assistance can help reduce child labor and increase school enrollment. Physical safety: Cash assistance can help improve physical safety and deter new displacement. Reach more people: Cash assistance can be an effective way to reach people quickly and at a lower cost, especially in cities where most refugees live. https://lnkd.in/eR5PBBDk

In the first half of 2024, a lack of funding has forced humanitarians to make difficult decisions about who received help and only 27% of those targeted were assisted. Without full funding, life-saving programs will cease, and lives will be lost. Learn more about global humanitarian needs, response challenges, resource requirements, and cost of inaction on the most vulnerable in underfunded crises: https://lnkd.in/d9zetQay #InvestInHumanity

In my reflections for World #HumanitarianDay 2025, I felt it crucial to recognise and acknowledge the indispensable role of affected communities themselves in humanitarian actions. Communities affected by disasters, including the volunteers and community mobilisers who live there, are not merely recipients of aid but the first responders and active participants in crafting solutions that are culturally, geographically and economically relevant and sustainable. As the world grapples with ever more complex and protracted humanitarian emergencies and disasters, a lot more of us will be required to step up, step forward, dig deep and contribute to our communities. Because we all have the potential to be #humanitarians #CommunityEmpowerment #HumanitarianAction #LocalLeadership #SustainableAid #ResilientCommunities

"As we commemorate World Humanitarian Day, we must confront an uncomfortable and urgent truth: 2023 was the deadliest year on record for humanitarian workers, and 2024 is on track to be even worse." Today, and every day, all of us at the Center for Disaster Philanthropy stand in solidarity with those who risk their lives to help others. Philanthropy can play a unique role in safeguarding humanitarian workers through funding, support of advocacy efforts and the amplification of voices. Read more on why this is important and what you can do here: https://lnkd.in/e45Bcmdz #WHD2024 #ActForHumanity #WorldHumanitarianDay

Dependency on Aid: "Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime." This well-known proverb highlights a critical issue in humanitarian aid: the potential for creating dependency rather than fostering self-sufficiency. When communities receive continuous external support without a focus on building local capacity, they can become reliant on aid for their basic needs, which undermines their ability to thrive independently. When aid is consistently provided without encouraging local solutions, communities may lose their sense of agency and empowerment. This can lead to a cycle where individuals wait for assistance instead of seeking ways to improve their situation. Dependency can stall progress by diverting attention from sustainable development initiatives. When resources are allocated to immediate relief efforts without investing in long-term solutions, communities may struggle to recover fully or build resilience against future crises. As communities rely on external support, transitioning from emergency relief to recovery can become challenging. When aid is withdrawn, communities may find themselves unprepared to manage on their own, leading to a setback in their development. #humanitarianaid #Empowerment #Sustainability #CommunityDevelopment #MentalHealth

Responding to Crisis and Humanitarian Situations In moments of crisis, collective action becomes a beacon of hope. Whether distributing aid, supporting displaced communities, or advocating for sustainable solutions, every effort counts. Let us honor and support those tirelessly working to make a difference, transforming challenges into opportunities for healing and rebuilding. 🌍 Together, we can create a better future. #IVD2024 #HumanitarianAction #UNVolunteers #CrisisResponse #GlobalSolidarity

Humanitarian efforts often focus on upholding basic human rights and promoting equality. It's about creating positive change, Humanitarian work isn't just about relief efforts. It also involves fostering long-term solutions and empowering communities to become more resilient. Even small acts of generosity and compassion can contribute to a better world. Together we can focus on providing basic necessities like food, water, shelter, and medical care to children, families in crisis situations like natural disasters, wars, or poverty. Your contributions can directly help those who need it most. #humanity #NGO #UNN

Plan International Australia CEO, Susanne Legena, alongside Save the Children Australia & Médecins Sans Frontières Australia & Médecins Sans Frontières New Zealand wrote an op-ed on the worsening humanitarian crisis in Sudan. A staggering 25.6 million people in Sudan are experiencing crisis levels of hunger, a number almost equivalent to the entire population of Australia, with the United Nations recently declaring a full-blown famine in parts of the country. Inside Sudan and along the country’s borders, Plan International child protection and trauma experts continue to support children who have not only faced unimaginable violence, death and destruction, but are now also presenting severely malnourished. These are babies that are too weak to cry; entire families that have walked for days without food. Read the op-ed here: https://ow.ly/RFeQ50TzI4g