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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.

There are simply too many charities operating in international development. It is time we ourselves took action, argues the executive director of Mercy Corps.

The Global Relief and Resilience Hub alerts businesses and humanitarian organisations to crises as they develop and helps to facilitate long-lasting relationships by strengthening both business to humanitarian, and business to business collaboration.

Chief executives from leading insurance companies will serve on the steering committee of the Insurance Development Forum (IDF), a group set up to optimise the use of insurance to protect vulnerable populations, companies and public institutions against risks and shocks.

Members' Day will enable member agencies to come together again to explore Start Network activities and dive even deeper into the conversations, turning recommendations into actionable change.

Building upon conversations about the new humanitarian economy, this year’s Annual Conference will frame and inspire conversation about the Start Network’s vision and enable delegates to discuss and influence its evolution.

Start Talks: The New Humanitarian Economy will challenge traditional thinking about humanitarian actors, and draw new participants into a conversation about rising to the challenges and opportunities of the 21st Century. Follow the event live.

A new survey aimed at developing a better understanding of how businesses are involved in helping communities to prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters, has been launched.

The Start Network is pleased to announce the programme for Start for Change 2016, a week-long series of events to drive our vision to connect people in crisis to the best possible solutions.

Start Talks: The New Humanitarian Economy will draw new participants into a conversation about rising to the challenges and opportunities of the 21st Century.