We innovate to find new approaches to funding that are proactive and that reach people at risk quickly.
Our reach
Crisis alerts we respond to around the world.

Storm Franklin Response: Supporting Affected Communities in Haiti
Following the activation of Alert 766, a coordinated response was launched to address the immediate needs of those affected by Tropical Storm Franklin.
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The missing link in localisation - Evidence to influence more effective, efficient, and equitable action
This report explores the existing evidence base and rationale for localisation to better understand how arguments for effectiveness, efficiency and equity in the localisation discourse are understood, evidenced and communicated. It identifies evidence of localisation impact as the missing link in the process of realising more effective advocacy and action on localisation ambitions.
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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 Guatemala Hub is a space that seeks to guarantee the life, security and justice of people in conditions of vulnerability.
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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 mission of the DRC Hub is to build a proactive operating system to mitigate the impact of natural, man-made and other disasters,
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Somalia
Somali Humanitarian Hub
The Somali Humanitarian Hub (SHH) is a locally led humanitarian system, integrating humanitarian, development, and peace programming within Somalia.
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South Sudan
South Sudan Hub
The South Sudan Hub comprises local, national, and international NGOs, advocating for a humanitarian architecture characterised by dependable, flexible, adequate, and needs-based funding.
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

Manzil Organization Balochistan

Participatory Rural Development Society (PRDS)

Wajir South Development Association

Oxfam GB

AFPDE asbl (Association des Femmes pour la Promotion et le Développement Endogène)

Age International

Qatar Charity

Community World Service Asia

Plan International

Help Foundation

Care International UK

Rural Community Development Society (RCDS)

Action Against Hunger UK

Youth Organization

Laar Humanitarian and Development Programme (LHDP)

North-East Affected Area Development Society (NEADS)

World Vision

Islamic Relief

Welfare Association Jared

Sangtani Women Rural Development Organization (SWRDO)

Caritas Goma

EHD

Environmental Protection Society (EPS)

ACTED

Humanity & Inclusion UK (Handicap International)

Doaba Foundation

PRO-VIDA

Caritas Bangladesh

Catholic Relief Services - United States Conference of Bishops

Cesvi

HelpAge International UK

Asociación de Servicios Comunitarios de Salud (ASECSA)

Sustainable Environment and Ecological Development Society (SEEDS)

Health & Nutrition Development Society (HANDS)

ActionAid

Relief International

Yuganter

Mechanism for Rational Change (MRC)

Sukaar Foundation Tharparkar

Dorcas Aid International

Veer Development Organization

TearFund

MIDEFEHOPS ASBL

Caritas Sri Lanka

Christian Aid

Trócaire

People in Need (PIN)

Muslim Hands UK

Appui aux Femmes Démunies et Enfants Marginalisés (AFEDEM)

National Integrated Development Association (NIDA-Pakistan)

Deutsche Welthungerhilfe e.V.

Cordaid

War Child

Concern Worldwide (UK)

Muzaffarabad Poverty Alleviation Programme

Bright Star Development Society Balochistan (BSDSB)

Save the Children UK

Community Development Foundation (CDF)

Medair

Agricultural Development Association (PARC)

Society for Mobilization Advocacy and Justice (SMAAJ)

Rural Development Organization Buner

Caritas India

EHSAR Foundation

Farmers Development Organization

Rural Development Foundation (RDF)

Solidarités International

Doctors of the World

Mercy Corps

Muslim Aid

Azat Foundation

CADENA

GOAL

Nari Development Organization (NDO)

LASOONA

Sami Foundation

World Jewish Relief

Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD)

The Alliance for International Medical Action (ALIMA)

Association for Gender Awareness & Human Empowerment (AGAHE)

Rural Empowerment and Institutional Development (REPID)

Initiative for Development and Empowerment Axis (IDEA)
Updates
All updates
Climate Resilient Pakistan: Anticipatory Action Review
This publication explores the urgent climate challenges faced by Pakistan, one of the world's most vulnerable countries to climate impacts.

Start Fund handbook
This handbook details the procedures which govern the use and allocation of the Start Fund.

FOREWARN Nepal convenes its first Disaster Hackathon
Blog by Pranav Dahal on the first ever Disaster Hackathon organised by FOREWARN Nepal.

Start Fund Risk Bulletin: January 2025
The January 2025 risk bulletin highlights several new or emerging situations including in Zambia, Angola, Moldova, Yemen and Guatemala - ranging from disease outbreak to the risks of displacement.

Start Ready: Madagascar Activations
Case studies describe how Start Ready activated in anticipation of two major crises in Madagascar - drought in February 2024 and Cyclone Gamane in March 2024.

Storm Franklin Response: Supporting Affected Communities in Haiti
Following the activation of Alert 766, a coordinated response was launched to address the immediate needs of those affected by Tropical Storm Franklin.