Start Network is made up of 98 humanitarian agencies with a footprint in over 150 countries. Our vision is for a new era of humanitarian action that is locally led and accountable to people affected by or at risk of crises.
Tackling what we see as the most significant problems in traditional aid and philanthropy (centralised power, slow and reactive funding as well as an aversion to change) we provide fast, proactive support to communities at the forefront of crises. We do this through innovative financing models and approaches, enhancing communities‘ agency so they can deliver effective locally led responses before and when disasters strike.
How we work:
Through locally led action, early and rapid financing and by driving a culture of innovation of learning we’re empowering people on the frontline to provide effective, locally
led responses when and before crises strike.
Our work focuses on three areas to change the system:
Learn more about our approaches and initiatives at http://www.startnetwork.org