A world where locals' potential is unlocked to lead humanitarian actions.
Recognizing, enhancing, and releasing the potential of local actors to lead humanitarian actions, in order to better address the needs of affected populations.
We belief that local actors have clear areas of strength leading to an improved humanitarian response. For example: Local actors are fast because they are close. Local actors often have access that no international actor can achieve Local actors have a strong local understanding of local circumstances, politics and culture Local actors are in a strong position to link preparedness and response. Local humanitarian actions are generally more cost effective than international ones. For these reasons, and many more, we chose the localization approach not only as a means but also as a goal.
Humanity : We respect human dignity and help people regardless of who and where they are. Localization : We believe in local actors as potential leaders of effective humanitarian responses. Professionalism : We aim for quality in what we do. Integrity : We are good stewards of our resources. Communication : We communicate honestly and respectfully. Inclusion : We promote and practice inclusion. Partnership : Long-term equitable and meaningful partnerships for the humanitarian good
Enhancement of capabilities of people and institutions in a sustainable manner to improve their competence and strengthen their technical and financial capacities and reduce dependence on international aid. Ensuring that international humanitarian coordination mechanisms are welcoming, contextual, and relevant to local humanitarian actors. Encouraging international investment and respect for the role of local actors, with the goal of reducing costs and increasing the reach of humanitarian action. Expanding space for civil society in fragile countries, so that empowerment of humanitarian actors and local communities enables improved community resilience and capacity to respond effectively to their communities.
Guided by the Localization-focussed commitments of the Grand Bargain agreement, we are committed to advance the global localization agenda in the four following areas. Coordination, Capacity strengthening, Partnership, Financing
