We innovate to find new approaches to funding that are proactive and that reach people at risk quickly.
#STARTLOCAL: LOCALISATION MEANS LOCALLY DRIVEN ACTION
Start Network is launching #StartLocal: The Locally Led Series - a live repository that compiles examples of locally led work.
NEW FUNDING STREAMS ACTIVATED IN SOMALIA
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 Government.
START NETWORK’S STATEMENT ON THE TÜRKIYE - SYRIA EARTHQUAKES
Start Network members are actively coordinating to support communities impacted by the earthquakes that occurred in Türkiye and Syria early morning on the 6th of February 2023.
A new era of humanitarian action
Start Network is made up of more than 50 humanitarian agencies across five continents, ranging from large international organisations to national NGOs
Our reach
Crisis alerts we respond to around the world.
LOCAL PARTNER VOICES PODCASTS
Tune in to our podcast series making the case for locally led humanitarian action.
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START READY - STRUCTURING REPORT FOR POOL 1
Following a number of years of investment in building disaster risk financing systems in various countries, Start Ready’s first pool went live in May 2022.
Read moreAreas of work
Start Network’s vision is for a more balanced international aid system that is accountable to people affected by or at risk of crises.
Start Network is based on innovation: looking for new ways to create the system change that will shape a more effective humanitarian system.
Where we work
Americas
Americas
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Guatemala
Guatemala Hub
The hub has 11 local and national member organisations that are all community-based.
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Venezuela
Flooding in South America
Intense rains caused ravines to overflow and water systems to collapse in Venezuela.
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Central and South America
Start Fund Response
Start Fund provides rapid response funding to under-the-radar, small to medium-scale crises, filling a critical gap in the humanitarian aid system.
Europe
Europe
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Ukraine
The need for a more equitable humanitarian response
Start Network's approach to the Ukraine crisis is based on learning from other larger-scale crises that the Start Fund has responded to in the past.
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Serbia, Bulgaria
Migration Emergency Response Fund
The objective of the MERF was to rapidly respond to acute and emerging gaps and changes in needs along migration route.
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Greece, Croatia, Macedonia, Slovenia, Serbia
European Refugee Response
Start Network co-ordinated a two phase response to the European Refugee Crisis through ERR1 and ERR2.
Africa
Africa
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DRC
DRC Hub
The hub brings together nearly 60 local, national, and international organisations in DRC.
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DRC, Senegal, Zimbabwe
Start Ready
Start Ready is a unique financing mechanism that uses advanced planning so that funding can be rapidly released when needed most.
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Zimbabwe, Senegal
ARC Replica
ARC Replica is a partnership with African Risk Capacity and African Union member states that helps African countries proactively manage climate-related risks through disaster risk insurance.
Asia
Asia
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Bangladesh, Nepal
National Start Funds
National Start Funds are there to finance locally led humanitarian action, with members managing their own funds for the benefit of their own communities.
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India
INDIA HUMANITARIAN HUB
The India Humanitarian Hub (IHH) prioritises locally led action and leadership by bringing together local, national, and international humanitarian agencies that are operational in India.
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The Philippines, Bangladesh
FOREWARN
The Forecast-based, Warning, Analysis, and Response Network aims to quickly bring together the right people to predict disasters and support humanitarians closest to an anticipated crisis.
Oceania
Oceania
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Fiji, Tonga, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Samoa, Kiribati
Pacific Region Hub
The Pacific Humanitarian FALE is working to engage locally led humanitarian actors so that they can provide services that ensure the lives of people are safeguarded in any crisis.
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Fiji, Tonga, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Samoa, Kiribati
THE LOCALISATION OF HUMANITARIAN ACTION IN THE PACIFIC
Josie Flint from HAG speaks about the work they have been doing and the influence that the Start Network has had on this.
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Fiji, Tonga, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Samoa, Kiribati
Assembly held in Fiji, FALE-PASIFIKA
The word "fale" refers to a house that is meaningful and has a purpose when people occupy it.
Our members
Islamic Relief
North-East Affected Area Development Society (NEADS)
Health & Nutrition Development Society (HANDS)
EHD
Caritas India
Society for Mobilization Advocacy and Justice (SMAAJ)
Caritas Bangladesh
Appui aux Femmes Démunies et Enfants Marginalisés (AFEDEM)
Sami Foundation
ActionAid
Sangtani Women Rural Development Organization (SWRDO)
Medair
Qatar Charity
Rural Community Development Society (RCDS)
Caritas Goma
Agricultural Development Association (PARC)
Dorcas Aid International
Deutsche Welthungerhilfe e.V.
Action Against Hunger UK
Doctors of the World
Catholic Agency for Overseas Development
PRO-VIDA
LASOONA
Pacific Islands Association of Non Governmental Organisations (PIANGO)
Nari Development Organization (NDO)
Cordaid
Veer Development Organization
Tearfund
MIDEFEHOPS Asbl
Welfare Association Jared
War Child
Yuganter
Manzil Organization Balochistan
Farmers Development Organization
Mercy Corps
HelpAge International UK
Community Development Foundation (CDF)
GOAL
Trócaire
Community World Service Asia
Environmental Protection Society (EPS)
Participatory Rural Development Society (PRDS)
Azat Foundation
Initiative for Development and Empowerment Axis (IDEA)
Muslim Aid
Association for Gender Awareness & Human Empowerment (AGAHE)
Rural Development Orginzation Buner
Concern Worldwide (UK)
World vision
Help Foundation
OXFAM
Solidarités International
CADENA
Relief International
World Jewish Relief
AFPDE asbl (Association des Femmes pour la Promotion et le Développement Endogène)
BRAC International
Cesvi
Save the Children UK
Asociación de Servicios Comunitarios de Salud (ASECSA)
National Integrated Development Association (NIDA-Pakistan)
Catholic Relief Services - United States Conference of Bishops
Mechanism for Rational Change (MRC)
Bright Star Development Society Balochistan (BSDSB)
Doaba Foundation
EHSAR Foundation
Sustainable Environment and Ecological Development Society (SEEDS)
Caritas Sri Lanka
ACTED
Plan International
Laar Humanitarian and Development Programme (LHDP)
The Alliance for International Medical Action (ALIMA)
Humanity & Inclusion (Handicap International)
Age International
Muzaffarabad Poverty Alleviation Programme
People in Need (PIN)
Rural Empowerment and Institutional Development (REPID)
Care International UK
Rural Development Foundation (RDF)
Updates
All updates
Local Partner Voices
A podcast series making the case for locally led humanitarian action.
FOREWARN Evaluation Report 2022
As the pilot phase of the national FOREWARNs came to an end in late 2022, Start Network commissioned this learning evaluation to understand the national stakeholders’ views on their respective FOREWARNs, the changes that the FOREWARNs have contributed to and identify recommendations. The evaluation was conducted by ImpactMapper, an independent research and evaluation firm.
FOREWARN Annual Report
This report summarises the key achievements of National FOREWARN programmes in 2022.
Risk Bulletin: March 2023
The monthly risk briefing reports on new, emerging or deteriorating situations; therefore, ongoing events that are considered to be unchanged are not featured and risks that are beyond the scope and scale of the Start Fund are also not featured.
FOREWARN Evaluation Report 2022
Start Network’s global Forecast-based Warning Analysis and Response Network (FOREWARN) is a network of multidisciplinary stakeholders consisting of humanitarian professionals, academics, scientists and risk experts. Its aim is to provide support so that humanitarian professionals can take action before risks become disasters. In line with Start Network’s localisation agenda, four national FOREWARNs were created and piloted in Bangladesh, Madagascar and the Philippines from 2019, and in Pakistan from late 2021.
Start Network Finance Management and Assurance Check-in tool
This check-in tool will be used by the Start Network Assurance team to support member growth and development and to increase accountability within the Network.
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