We innovate to find new approaches to funding that are proactive and that reach people at risk quickly.
Strategy 2024-2026
We are excited to launch our organisational strategy for 2024-2026. The focus for the next three years reaffirms our commitment to humanitarian system change, modelled through practical action.
COP28 Reflections
Read our key reflections on the way forward for the humanitarian system in addressing the climate crisis.
#StartLocal: LOCALISATION MEANS ACTION
A more balanced international humanitarian system that shifts power to those closest to the frontline will generate more effective and appropriate support for communities affected by crises.
A new era of humanitarian action
Start Network is made up of more than 90 humanitarian agencies across five continents, ranging from large international organisations to national NGOs
Our reach
Crisis alerts we respond to around the world.
UKRAINE LOCAL POOLED FUND
Our new fund aims to increase the amount of humanitarian funding to local and national actors in Ukraine, resulting in locally led humanitarian action reaching people in need.
Read moreSTART NETWORK MEMBERSHIP STATEMENT ON THE ONGOING SITUATION IN ISRAEL AND THE OCCUPIED PALESTINIAN TERRITORY
The Start Network membership of more than 80 local, national, and international aid organisations is deeply worried by the current humanitarian crisis as a result of the conflict in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
Learn 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
Rural Development Orginzation Buner
PRO-VIDA
Appui aux Femmes Démunies et Enfants Marginalisés (AFEDEM)
Trócaire
Agricultural Development Association (PARC)
Relief International
Dorcas Aid International
Cesvi
World Jewish Relief
Rural Community Development Society (RCDS)
Mercy Corps
Solidarités International
Community Development Foundation (CDF)
Veer Development Organization
GOAL
War Child
Manzil Organization Balochistan
Community World Service Asia
HelpAge International UK
North-East Affected Area Development Society (NEADS)
Health & Nutrition Development Society (HANDS)
Azat Foundation
Nari Development Organization (NDO)
Muslim Aid
EHSAR Foundation
Concern Worldwide (UK)
Medair
Laar Humanitarian and Development Programme (LHDP)
Muzaffarabad Poverty Alleviation Programme
Caritas Bangladesh
Initiative for Development and Empowerment Axis (IDEA)
Welfare Association Jared
EHD
National Integrated Development Association (NIDA-Pakistan)
Catholic Relief Services - United States Conference of Bishops
Action Against Hunger UK
ActionAid
Sustainable Environment and Ecological Development Society (SEEDS)
People in Need (PIN)
Pacific Islands Association of Non Governmental Organisations (PIANGO)
Deutsche Welthungerhilfe e.V.
Qatar Charity
Doaba Foundation
Caritas India
LASOONA
World Vision
Care International UK
Cordaid
The Alliance for International Medical Action (ALIMA)
Doctors of the World
CADENA
Society for Mobilization Advocacy and Justice (SMAAJ)
Yuganter
Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD)
ACTED
Association for Gender Awareness & Human Empowerment (AGAHE)
Mechanism for Rational Change (MRC)
Bright Star Development Society Balochistan (BSDSB)
Asociación de Servicios Comunitarios de Salud (ASECSA)
Tearfund
Farmers Development Organization
Sami Foundation
Save the Children UK
Caritas Goma
Sangtani Women Rural Development Organization (SWRDO)
Humanity & Inclusion UK (Handicap International)
Age International
Plan International
Environmental Protection Society (EPS)
Caritas Sri Lanka
Rural Empowerment and Institutional Development (REPID)
Islamic Relief
MIDEFEHOPS ASBL
Rural Development Foundation (RDF)
AFPDE asbl (Association des Femmes pour la Promotion et le Développement Endogène)
Help Foundation
Participatory Rural Development Society (PRDS)
Updates
All updates
Strategy 2024-2026
We are excited to launch our organisational strategy for 2024-2026. This focus for the next three years reaffirms our commitment to humanitarian system change, modelled through practical action. We will focus on our key strengths and value offer as a networker, funder, innovator and influencer to help transform the sector into a more equitable, ethical and pro-active in protecting communities.
Recommendations for Displacement Projects in the DRC
A document showing recommendations taken from projects delivered in the DRC around displacement caused by conflict. The recommendations span projects delivered between 2014-2022.
Ukraine Local Pooled Fund Overview
Guidance on the Ukraine Local Pooled Fund's structure, eligibility and mechanism.
€2 Million for early action and localisation: EU to support Start Network’s risk financing mechanism
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 Ready focuses on establishing rapid and relevant risk financing mechanisms based on crisis preparedness plans and pre-determined triggers developed with, and by, local communities and is expected to protect over 600,000 people
Start Ready: First Year in Action
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, and encourages direct funding to flow to members. It is contributing to the shift in the way that humanitarian action is approached and delivered by offering a powerful alternative for collaborating, financing and operating.
£7.1 Million to Shield High Risk Countries From Climate Change Impacts Including Senegal, Somalia, Madagascar, and Zimbabwe Through Innovative Crisis Financing
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 from extreme drought and/or cyclone events through the ARC Replica mechanism.
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