The European Union (EU) has announced €2 million in funding for Start Network, a global network of over 90 humanitarian organisations, to support its innovative Start Ready program. Currently operating in eight countries in Asia and Africa, Start…
Start Ready contributes to a more locally led and anticipatory humanitarian system by building Disaster Risk Financing systems through networks of members at the national level, ensuring these systems are governed and owned by national stakeholders,…
At the recent COP28 summit, the UK government allocated a substantial £100 million to tackle climate change, focusing on supporting at-risk communities - of which £6 million will be dedicated to protecting Senegal, Somalia, Madagascar and Zimbabwe…
Start Network is pleased to announce US$4.2 million of new funding to help protect people in Somalia from ever-worsening drought. The pay out is a result of a collaboration between the Federal Government of Somalia, African Risk Capacity and the UK…
Acutely sensitive to global warming, the Horn of Africa is one of the most drought-prone regions in the world. Following four consecutive failed rainy seasons, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia are facing the most prolonged drought in recent history.
The Start Network Evidence and Learning team completed independent monitoring for a project delivering a 45-day child protection response for displaced children in Kasindi, the DRC.
"Early intervention through insurance drastically increases the number of people who can be helped" - Nelly Maonde, Start Network Country Disaster Risk Finance Coordinator - Zimbabwe
Start Network has today announced the purchase of an innovative insurance policy in partnership with African Risk Capacity (ARC) and the Government of Zimbabwe. The policy is to protect more than 800,000 people in Zimbabwe from drought risk during…
Start Network ha anunciado hoy la adquisición de una innovadora póliza de seguros en colaboración con African Risk Capacity (ARC) y el Gobierno de Zimbabue. La póliza protegerá a más de 800.000 personas en Zimbabue del riesgo de sequía durante la…
Start Network a annoncé aujourd'hui l'achat d'une police d'assurance innovante en partenariat avec African Risk Capacity (ARC) et le gouvernement du Zimbabwe. La police doit protéger plus de 800 000 personnes au Zimbabwe contre le risque de…
