Pledge to make a difference, together.
Start Network's vision is for a locally led humanitarian system that is accountable to people affected by and at risk of crises. We aim to achieve this vision by making system-level shifts in the way humanitarian support is approached and delivered, by:
-shifting power and decentralising decision-making to locally led networks and organisations;
-creating a global humanitarian financing system that is increasingly focused on reducing risk, anticipating and acting ahead of predictable crises, as well as focusing on under the radar crises;
-supporting communities to develop innovative solutions to humanitarian problems.
The Start Network is both an independent registered charity and an international humanitarian network with more than 80 members worldwide. The membership includes international non-governmental organisations, and national and local NGOs. In addition, we are deepening the impact of the network and expanding our membership, by enabling the set-up of local humanitarian networks or hubs. These have been established in 5 countries, and we are working with prospective members in a further 6 countries.