We innovate to find new approaches to funding that are proactive and that reach people at risk quickly.
COP28 Advocacy Pack
COP28 is taking place in Dubai, UAE from 30 November – 12 December, and we believe humanitarian actors from all diverse backgrounds must raise their voices and make visible the immense impact that climate change is having in the humanitarian sector.
PREPARING FOR CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS ON SMALL-MEDIUM SCALE CRISES
This new report seeks to emphasise the urgency and scale of the crisis we all face. Now is the time for urgent change for all humanitarians.
#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 80 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 ISN’T EASY BUT IT’S WORTH IT
We have seen the benefits of supporting locally led action, to our local members, our network, and on our impact. In our efforts to support the formation of locally led hubs, we have found that enabling our local members to own the hub development process – from co-designing the model itself to setting their own agenda – has been validating and empowering based on their feedback.
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
Health & Nutrition Development Society (HANDS)
Community Development Foundation (CDF)
Trócaire
Muzaffarabad Poverty Alleviation Programme
PRO-VIDA
The Alliance for International Medical Action (ALIMA)
Age International
Azat Foundation
Environmental Protection Society (EPS)
Farmers Development Organization
Association for Gender Awareness & Human Empowerment (AGAHE)
Yuganter
Welfare Association Jared
Islamic Relief
CADENA
Sangtani Women Rural Development Organization (SWRDO)
Doaba Foundation
Sustainable Environment and Ecological Development Society (SEEDS)
Agricultural Development Association (PARC)
Nari Development Organization (NDO)
Cesvi
Asociación de Servicios Comunitarios de Salud (ASECSA)
Humanity & Inclusion UK (Handicap International)
Plan International
Action Against Hunger UK
Qatar Charity
BRAC International
Cordaid
EHD
Rural Community Development Society (RCDS)
Veer Development Organization
Sami Foundation
Caritas Goma
Help Foundation
Concern Worldwide (UK)
ACTED
Relief International
Rural Development Orginzation Buner
AFPDE asbl (Association des Femmes pour la Promotion et le Développement Endogène)
Medair
Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD)
Laar Humanitarian and Development Programme (LHDP)
Community World Service Asia
Initiative for Development and Empowerment Axis (IDEA)
Doctors of the World
Mechanism for Rational Change (MRC)
Save the Children UK
Tearfund
MIDEFEHOPS Asbl
North-East Affected Area Development Society (NEADS)
Caritas Bangladesh
Appui aux Femmes Démunies et Enfants Marginalisés (AFEDEM)
Rural Development Foundation (RDF)
Bright Star Development Society Balochistan (BSDSB)
Participatory Rural Development Society (PRDS)
Caritas Sri Lanka
Mercy Corps
GOAL
Dorcas Aid International
War Child
Care International UK
Rural Empowerment and Institutional Development (REPID)
Caritas India
People in Need (PIN)
EHSAR Foundation
World Jewish Relief
Pacific Islands Association of Non Governmental Organisations (PIANGO)
Society for Mobilization Advocacy and Justice (SMAAJ)
ActionAid
LASOONA
World Vision
Manzil Organization Balochistan
HelpAge International UK
Solidarités International
Deutsche Welthungerhilfe e.V.
Catholic Relief Services - United States Conference of Bishops
National Integrated Development Association (NIDA-Pakistan)
Muslim Aid
Updates
All updates
RISK BULLETIN ISSUED: 15 November 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. It is collated by the Start Network Anticipation and Risk Financing team using information from academia and research institutes, government departments, ACAPS, global risk indexes, risk information provided by Start Members and their partners, and the media. Key risks are shared and collated each month with FOREWARN input.
Locally led action isn’t easy but it’s worth it
This blog is written from the perspective of someone working in an international humanitarian network, speaking to others in international humanitarian institutions.
Asia-Pacific Regional Climate Brief
This regional climate brief includes an overview of Asia-Pacific Climate Week; statistics and key findings from research on climate change in the region; a Start Network case study; and Start Network's COP28 key messages and policy asks.
Middle East and North Africa Regional Climate Brief
This regional climate brief includes an overview of Middle East and North Africa Climate Week; statistics and key findings from research on climate change in the region; a Start Network case study; and Start Network's COP28 key messages and policy asks.
Africa Regional Climate Brief
This regional climate brief includes an overview of Africa Climate Week; statistics and key findings from research on climate change in the region; a Start Network case study; and Start Network's COP28 key messages and policy asks.
Latin America and the Caribbean Climate Brief
This regional climate brief includes an overview of Latin America and the Caribbean Climate Week; statistics and key findings from research on climate change in the region; a Start Network case study; and Start Network's COP28 key messages and policy asks.
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