How can National Societies – with the support of partners – strengthen their capacities, solidify trust and sustainability, and expand the delivery of principled humanitarian services?
In the context of the Grand Bargain, the crucial role for locally-led humanitarian action is increasingly recognised, and progress is being made by some donors and international actors in shifting the ways they partner.
Despite this, hurdles persist, and financing targets remain unmet. As national institutions acting through networks of local branches and volunteers, National Societies have a unique potential to marry local expertise and leadership with international systems and resources.
To rise to this challenge, initiatives such as NSIA are evolving Movement support for National Society development, and National Societies themselves are exploring new approaches to financial sustainability and service delivery.
This session will bring together insights and expertise from across the Movement and beyond to explore these issues and forge new collaborations.