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VOICE Strategic Plan 2024-2029. Introduction note by Pauline Chetcuti, new VOICE President
NewPauline Chetcuti, new VOICE President, introduces the VOICE Strategic Plan 2024-2029, which outlines three Strategic Goals and three Enabling Actions for the upcoming five years. -
Interview with Dr Michael Köhler, Grand Bargain Ambassador, in the VOL 37
NewThe dedicated interview in the latest VOICE Out Loud features Dr Michael Köhler, Grand Bargain Ambassador, who provides an insightful analysis on the transformative potential of Anticipatory Action in humanitarian aid. -
VOICE Policy Resolution 2024 - Take a stand: Pledge for Humanitarian Action!
NewThe VOICE Policy Resolution 2024 highlights the urgent need for political actors to focus on three priority areas:
1. Close the funding gap
2. Increase the space for humanitarian action
3. Address the growing number of climate disasters -
Bringing Lifesaving Healthcare to Flood-Affected Communities in Libya – International Medical Corps in the VOL 37
NewIn the ‘A Closer Look’ section of the latest VOICE Out Loud, International Medical Corps highlights their critical response to the catastrophic flooding in Derna, Libya. -
Dominic Crowley: Reflections on the last six years
NewDominic Crowley's reflections on his last six years as VOICE President, highlighting the key achievements, and emphasising the importance of principled humanitarian aid. -
New VOICE President: Pauline Chetcuti
NewWe are delighted to announce that Pauline Chetcuti has been elected as the new VOICE President at the General Assembly on June 20. -
Anticipatory Action in Adaptive Risk Governance" - Acción Contra el Hambre Spain in the VOL 37
NewAcción Contra el Hambre Spain delves into the concept of Adaptive Risk Governance and its crucial role in enhancing Anticipatory Action. -
Leveraging Innovative Financial Strategies for Effective Anticipatory Action – Welthungerhilfe in the VOL 37
NewIn the latest VOICE Out Loud issue, Welthungerhilfe explores how innovative financial strategies can support Anticipatory Action (AA) and improve disaster risk management. -
Follow the Forecast: Anticipatory Action in Fragile Settings – International Rescue Committee in the VOL 37
This piece examines how proactive measures, such as anticipatory cash transfers, can significantly enhance the resilience of vulnerable communities facing climate shocks and other crises. -
Including Everyone in Anticipatory Action: The Critical Role of Collecting and Using Disaggregated Data – Humanity & Inclusion in the VOL 37
This piece explores how inclusive data collection and utilisation are vital for ensuring that AA reaches all segments of society, especially the most vulnerable. -
Advancing Anticipatory Action Through Localisation: Insights from Mozambique, Madagascar, and Malawi – Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe in the VOL 37
In the VOICE Out Loud 37, Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe presents a compelling case for integrating localisation with Anticipatory Action (AA) in Southern Africa. -
VOICE Out Loud 37 "Anticipatory Action: Shaping the Future of Humanitarian Response"
This edition of the VOICE Out Loud explores the transformative potential of Anticipatory Action in humanitarian response, showcasing innovative strategies and localised approaches that enhance community resilience and proactive disaster mitigation. -
Outcome paper on risk sharing
In March 2024, Charter4Change, the Red Cross EU Office, and VOICE co-organised a session during DG ECHO Partners' Segment which focused on “Equitable Partnerships: towards a fairer sharing of compliance-related risks”. -
Where is DG INTPA's approach to fragile contexts?
The recently leaked draft Briefing Book from the Department for International Partnerships (DG INTPA) for the next European Commission raises serious concerns for VOICE about the capacity of the EU to uphold its values and meet the Sustainable Development Goals principle of leaving no one behind. -
European Humanitarian Forum 2024: VOICE Key Highlights
Following the European Humanitarian Forum 2024 in March, VOICE has gathered some reflections and published an article on the main topics discussed at the two-day event. -
European Humanitarian Forum 2024: wrap-up
This article summarises the third edition of the European Humanitarian Forum, which focused on neglected crises and climate change impacts, addressing International Humanitarian Law violations, and the advocacy for enhanced cross-sector collaboration. -
VOICE Video Series: "From Neglect to Awareness! Uncovering Humanitarian Crises"
The first video of the VOICE video series 'From Neglect to Awareness! Uncovering Humanitarian Crises' is a deep dive into El Salvador's situation, a country that, despite the severity of its humanitarian crisis, has remained largely invisible on the global stage. -
VOICE at the European Humanitarian Forum 2024
This article gives an overview of the European Humanitarian Forum 2024, including VOICE members' participation in the high-level panels and Humanitarian Talks. -
MFF revision: a step backwards for EU humanitarian funding
VOICE Statement on the outcome of the MFF revision. -
Humanitarian Partnership Watch Group: 2023 in review
Do you want to learn more about the activities of the Humanitarian Partnership (HP) Watch Group and our collective contributions to shaping the partnership landscape between DG ECHO and NGO-certified partners? Explore our HP Watch Group: 2023 in review. -
Migrants-naufragés en Méditerranée : Les ONG européennes peuvent mener un plaidoyer commun pour améliorer les secours - Pierre Micheletti
This article by Pierre Micheletti underscores the critical need for European NGOs to join forces in advocating for enhanced rescue efforts for migrants adrift in the Mediterranean, emphasizing the imperative for a coordinated approach to address this humanitarian crisis. -
Dominic Crowley, VOICE President, exchange of views with MEPs at DEVE Committee
Dominic Crowley, VOICE President, presented on 13 February an analysis of the humanitarian funding shortfall and outlook for 2024 to Members of the European Parliament at DEVE Committee. -
Artificial Intelligence: disruption or opportunity for humanitarian aid? - VOICE Key highlights
The VOICE event ‘Artificial Intelligence: Disruption or Opportunity for Humanitarian Aid?’ brought together experts to delve into the transformative potential of AI in humanitarian action. -
Interview with a female Afghan aid worker from one of the VOICE member organisations on the VOL 36
In the interview of the VOICE Out Loud 36, a female Afghan aid worker delves into the multifaceted humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, with a focus on gender-related issues. -
Nowhere to escape in Gaza. The war turned the humanitarian crisis into a catastrophe – WeWorld on the VOL 36
The article by WeWorld on the VOICE Out Loud 36 provides a harrowing account of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza following the conflict escalation on 7 October. -
VOICE Key highlights - Fighting hunger: a women-led response – VOICE on the VOL 36
The VOICE panel discussion held at the event in June 2023 stressed the importance of gender-sensitive responses in humanitarian aid, advocating for women's central role in designing and implementing these strategies. -
Fostering strength and inclusion: The Significance of the Gender Lens in Displacement Settings – Relief International on the VOL 36
In its article, Relief International underscores the imperative of adopting a gender-sensitive approach in displacement settings, focusing on the acute vulnerabilities of women and girls. -
Building climate resilience for all: Towards inclusive recovery – Mercy Corps on the VOL 36
The article from Mercy Corps in the VOL 36 highlights the need for inclusive and multidimensional recovery strategies in the face of the climate crisis, emphasising the crucial role of involving women and girls. -
“The Europe Kids Want" - Consultation of children and young people ahead of EU elections
"The Europe Kids Want" consultation seeks to amplify children's voices in the upcoming 2024 European Parliament elections, inviting EU youths aged 10 to 18 to participate. -
Gender-Based Violence: A Crisis of our Humanity – Fida International on the VOL 36
Fida International’s article in the VOICE Out Loud 36 confronts the impacts of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in humanitarian emergencies, particularly in conflict-ridden areas like the Democratic Republic of the Congo. -
Integrating Gender from the Start: CARE International’s Gender in Emergencies Theory of Change – CARE International on the VOL 36
CARE International's article introduces their 'Gender in Emergencies' (GiE) Theory of Change, a pioneering framework emphasising the integration of gender perspectives in emergency responses. -
VOICE Out Loud 36 'From crisis to recovery: women's role in humanitarian action'
The latest VOICE Out Loud edition, emphasises the vital role of women in humanitarian crises and recovery, highlighting their resilience and the necessity of addressing gender-specific challenges. -
COP28: VOICE members' engagement
This article aims at gathering VOICE members' statements and events ahead, during, and after COP28 (30 November-12 December). -
Preserving humanitarian space: advocating for humanitarian exemptions in EU sanctions
This article highlights the negative effects of sanctions on humanitarian aid, and showcases VOICE's advocacy efforts for humanitarian exemptions in EU sanctions, emphasizing the need for effective and timely delivery of assistance. -
Additional funding for humanitarian aid at EU level!
This article outlines the revision of the EU's long-term budget, resulting in a significant €250 million increase in the humanitarian budget for 2024. -
European Humanitarian Forum 2024
This article provides an introduction to the third edition of the European Humanitarian Forum, which will take place on 18 and 19 March 2023. -
“Neglected crises: from commitments to actions”- Round table in Madrid
A brief summary of the discussions held during the round table “Neglected crises: from commitments to actions”, co-organised by VOICE & La Coordinadora on 25 September in Madrid. -
Israel-Palestine: humanitarian crisis situation and VOICE members' statements
This news article provides an overview of the current conflict in Israel-Palestine and presents the reactions of VOICE members through their statements. -
Fighting hunger: a women-led response - Event key highlights
This article delves into the highlights of the event 'Fighting hunger: a women-led response' organised by VOICE on 21 June to debate about the role of women in the fight against hunger worldwide. -
World Humanitarian Day 2023: No Matter What
World Humanitarian Day 2023, the #NoMatterWhat Campaign points to the importance of delivering principled humanitarian aid, no matter who, no matter where, no matter what. -
VOICE General Assembly 2023 - Key highlights
This article gathers all the important moments of the VOICE General Assembly 2023, including the incorporation of new member organisations and Board members. -
Multiannual Financial Framework revision
This article talks about the European Commission's (EC) proposed revision of the EU’s long-term budget, the multiannual financial framework (MFF) 2021-2027, and how an increased humanitarian budget is needed to address the current humanitarian situation worldwide. -
Engaging with the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU
This article summarises the priorities of the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU and also the general priorities of the trio composed of Spain, Belgium, and Hungary regarding humanitarian aid. -
European Humanitarian Forum 2023: VOICE reflections
Following the celebration of the European Humanitarian Forum 2023 in March, VOICE has gathered some key issues and published a statement to further address them. -
Interview with Jan Egeland - Eminent Person of The Grand Bargain and Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council - on the VOL 35
In this interview, Jan Egeland, Eminent Person of The Grand Bargain and Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council, provides an overview of the current state of the localisation agenda, the harmonisation process, quality funding, and other aspects related to the Grand Bargain. -
Reconnecting hope: TSF on the importance of communication for people in crises - Télécoms Sans Frontières on the VOL 35
In this article, TSF examines how they intervene in sudden crises, restoring communication in an interconnected world. -
VOICE Policy Resolution 2023 - World hunger is rising sharply: let’s stop it NOW!
In the Policy Resolution 2023, VOICE calls on the EU and its Member States (MS) to stop the steep rise of world hunger by:
- Preventing, preparing for, and acting quickly to respond to food and nutrition insecurity
- Ensuring multi-sectoral and inclusive approaches to address the global food crisis and transform the global food system -
Reinforcing capacity sharing and mutual learning between local and international humanitarian actors – Trócaire on the VOL 35
In this article, Trócaire delves into the challenges and principles of capacity sharing at the time that shares a practical example of how they put it into practice with local actors in Guatemala. -
Neutrality in the humanitarian response in Ukraine - PIN on the VOL 35
The article by People in Need on the VOICE Out Loud 35 gives a great overview of the links between localisation and the principle of neutrality when local actors intervene in certain contexts. -
How to share risks and give more power to local actors? – Oxfam on the VOL 35
In this article of the VOICE Out Loud 35, Oxfam analyses the risks and the ways in which donors can adapt to give more power to local actors.