INTERSOS is an international humanitarian organization, founded in Italy, that operates on the front lines in contexts of war, violence, extreme poverty, and natural or man-made disasters. INTERSOS is independent and partners with numerous local associations and organizations as well as with the main European and international institutions and agencies. It is a member of ICVA, VOICE, LINK 2007, and has consultative status in the UN Economic and Social Council and observer status at the International Organization for Migration.

**Their Commitment**

For over 30 years, INTERSOS has been assisting, healing, and protecting vulnerable populations affected by humanitarian crises. Our workers provide medical care, distribute basic necessities, and offer emergency shelter. Every day, we strive to meet basic needs such as the right to food, water, health, shelter, and education. Our aim is to ensure that humanitarian responses reach anyone in vulnerable and dangerous conditions while laying the foundations for development processes and raising awareness of humanitarian values, fundamental rights, and human dignity.

**Their Offices**

INTERSOS’ headquarters in Rome supports operations in various countries, ensuring efficiency and transparency. We also have hubs in Amman, Dakar, and Nairobi, and a representation office in Geneva. In Greece, INTERSOS founded a sister organization, INTERSOS Hellas, to directly manage humanitarian programs.

**Their Values**

- **Neutral and Impartial:** INTERSOS operates with neutrality and impartiality, considering people in need of assistance regardless of political, religious, or social differences and affiliations. We aim to provide services without taking sides in conflicts or political disputes.

- **Attentive to Local Potential:** We involve the local population in implementing actions, developing and strengthening their capabilities, and gradually eliminating dependence on external help. Our relationship with local populations is based on openness, dialogue, exchange, and participation, in line with Accountability to Affected People (AAP).

- **Professional in Solidarity:** Solidarity and professionalism are core elements of our humanitarian actions, enabling us to respond with humanity, efficiency, and quality to the needs of populations.

- **Transparent:** INTERSOS operates with financial transparency, with project financial statements verified by public funding bodies and certified by auditing firms.  

- **Respect for Local Cultures:** Our activities respect cultural and religious contexts, ensuring our methods and behaviors are appropriate and sensitive to the communities we serve.

- **Independent:** INTERSOS maintains independence from political or ideological influences, enabling us to denounce any violations of human rights and any form of injustice and inequity.

- **Human:** Humanity is at the heart of INTERSOS' work. Our commitment is based on the centrality of the human being and the desire to prevent and alleviate suffering. Our workers are dedicated to protecting the most vulnerable people by listening, understanding, and guaranteeing proximity to populations in need.