We innovate to find new approaches to funding that are proactive and that reach people at risk quickly.
THE YEAR AHEAD – A DAUNTING 2023 AND THE OPPORTUNITY FOR CHANGE
According to the Global Humanitarian Overview, a record 339 million people will be in need of assistance by the beginning of 2023, an increase of 65 million people compared to the same time in 2022.
Potential for Anticipatory Action and Disaster Risk Financing
Our report with ODI builds on research and evidence on the predictability of crises, to provide a clearer framework for targets on anticipatory action and disaster risk financing.
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.
LOCALLY LED ACTION SUBVERTS TRADITIONAL AID MYTHS
As the world contends with the destruction that Pakistan’s monsoon floods have left in their wake, as well as the cascading impact of an emerging health crisis, some truths regarding the role of local organisations within the sector begin to become more visible, debunking myths long held by the traditional aid sector.
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SENEGAL TO RECEIVE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AHEAD OF DROUGHT PREDICTIONS
Communities in Senegal will receive around £330,000 ($400,500) from Start Network and its local partner.
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
ACTED
Mercy Corps
EHD
Caritas Sri Lanka
Caritas Bangladesh
Initiative for Development and Empowerment Axis (IDEA)
Caritas Goma
Bright Star Development Society Balochistan (BSDSB)
Deutsche Welthungerhilfe e.V.
Age International
Qatar Charity
North-East Affected Area Development Society (NEADS)
Association for Gender Awareness & Human Empowerment (AGAHE)
Farmers Development Organization
Pacific Islands Association of Non Governmental Organisations (PIANGO)
Relief International
Cordaid
Society for Mobilization Advocacy and Justice (SMAAJ)
Action Against Hunger UK
Caritas India
EHSAR Foundation
BRAC International
PRO-VIDA
Concern Worldwide (UK)
Medair
GOAL
Humanity & Inclusion (Handicap International)
CADENA
Doaba Foundation
Cesvi
Health & Nutrition Development Society (HANDS)
War Child
Nari Development Organization (NDO)
Environmental Protection Society (EPS)
Solidarités International
Plan International
Azat Foundation
Sangtani Women Rural Development Organization (SWRDO)
Dorcas Aid International
Catholic Relief Services - United States Conference of Bishops
Community Development Foundation (CDF)
National Integrated Development Association (NIDA-Pakistan)
World Jewish Relief
LASOONA
Welfare Association Jared
Appui aux Femmes Démunies et Enfants Marginalisés (AFEDEM)
People in Need (PIN)
Rural Development Foundation (RDF)
Yuganter
CARE International UK
Rural Community Development Society (RCDS)
Sustainable Environment and Ecological Development Society (SEEDS)
Asociación de Servicios Comunitarios de Salud (ASECSA)
Rural Empowerment and Institutional Development (REPID)
World Vision
Muzaffarabad Poverty Alleviation Programme
Veer Development Organization
Agricultural Development Association (PARC)
Tearfund
ActionAid
Sami Foundation
Manzil Organization Balochistan
OXFAM
Laar Humanitarian and Development Programme (LHDP)
Catholic Agency for Overseas Development
AFPDE asbl (Association des Femmes pour la Promotion et le Développement Endogène)
Islamic Relief
Mechanism for Rational Change (MRC)
HelpAge International UK
MIDEFEHOPS Asbl
Save the Children UK
Trócaire
Rural Development Orginzation Buner
Community World Service Asia
Participatory Rural Development Society (PRDS)
Muslim Aid
Help Foundation
Doctors of the World
The Alliance for International Medical Action (ALIMA)
Updates
All updates
The year ahead – A daunting 2023 and the opportunity for change
Humanitarian crises are on the rise. This is not a surprise for people working in the international aid sector; we have seen an increase in the number and scale of these around the world.
Start Ready - Structuring Report - Pool 1
This report outlines how Start Ready funds were structured across the portfolio of risks in its first pool which runs from May 2022 to April 2023.
Rethinking Accountability to Affected People
Currently endorsed definitions of accountability to affected people continue to reinforce and be reflective of realities in which humanitarian organisations and donors hold power over crisis affected people...
New Start Ready Financing Arrangements Course
We are excited to present the last instalment in the suite of e-courses for Start Ready and its Disaster Risk Financing system.
End of Year Message 2022
Warmest wishes from all of us at Start Network, Christina Bennett, CEO and Suzanne Lyne, CFOO.
Taking action – designing more effective responses based on community feedback
Listening and acting on community feedback is one way to enable the agency of communities and provide assistance that is both effective and dignified.
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