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NEAR is launching a survey on the Grand Bargain review process. The main findings will be shared with ODI-HPG so that they can include that in their 2019 report.

In this report, VOICE explores the challenges and the best practices of the nexus approach.

A survey to understand what humanitarian and development NGOs are doing to promote incremental innovation (continuous improvement) and radical innovation.

VOICE has a new dynamic, positive and colourful abstract shape logo giving the idea of connection and network.

The Terms of Reference for the ex-ante assessment to be undertaken in order to sign the FPA 2021 have been released

Check VOICE and its members' events at the European Development Days 2019.

The third Syria Crisis Conference will take place from 12-14 March at the European Parliament to address the most critical humanitarian and resilience issues affecting Syrian and the region.

Brussels event for the launch of the new Sphere Handbook: One of the most widely known and internationally recognized tools for the delivery of the quality humanitarian response.

IATI (the International Aid Transparency Initiative) is running an online consultation for its new Strategic Plan for 2019-2022.

The OCHA-NGO CBPF Dialogue Platform provides NGOs with a chance to actively engage in an open dialogue with OCHA at a strategic level, and complement the day-to-day interactions taking place in the field.

A short summary of VOICE's latest activities related to the Grand Bargain

Mercy Corps interactive playbook to negotiate with local actors

A 2-week online course to support your organisation in the publishing of the IATI data standard.

The Two INGOs statements on the Lake Chad Basin crisis.

INGOs Joint Statements on the situation of the Rohingya refugee crisis

The World Humanitarian Day (WHD) is celebrated each year on August 19 to raise awareness of people affected by humanitarian crises and pay tribute to aid workers who are constantly striving and risking their lives to help them.

Joint statement condemns the major attacks that hit a fish market and the entrance to Yemen's largest hospital, Al Thawra, in Hodeidah on 2 August, which reportedly killed over 40 civilians, including children.

The 2017 VOICE Activity Report provides you with an overview of the network’s activities and achievements of the past year.

On May 2, the European Commission(EC) released its Proposal for a Regulation laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2021 to 2027 and Communication ‘A Modern Budget for a Union that Protects, Empowers and Defends’ with its annex, followed on June 14 by a set of proposed regulations for external instruments. On May 23, the EC also presented its proposal for the EU budget 2019. The next MFF will not only determine the role the EU can play as a leading humanitarian aid donor, but will also shape the quality, effectiveness and efficiency of the aid that humanitarian partners are able to deliver.

In reaction to these proposals, the VOICE network shares the following remarks and recommendations with the EU Member States and the European Parliament.

Please find here a small bio of the new president of VOICE.

Small presentation of VOICE new members, La Chaîne de l'Espoir and Save the Children Norway

The new website dedicated to the Grand Bargain is now online. Check the news to know more about the Grand Bargain or to share your initiative

VOICE General Assembly adopted the Policy resolution 2018 "Ensuring people’s needs are at the heart of the nexus approach: a humanitarian NGO perspective"

Focusing on the aftermath of serious incidents of violence against humanitarian action, this toolkit seeks to provide a range of options and guidance regarding sharing information, speaking out, and challenging impunity in response to attacks.

The report of the event organised by VOICE in the framework of the Grand Bargain Project.

An expert on the topic, Emma O’Leary, Policy Adviser at the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Geneva, will be available to reply to questions and dilemmas on the impact of counterterrorism on principled humanitarian action (PHA) on the Community of Practice on PHA.

The 2nd humanitarian innovation lunch focusing on Financial Innovation

VOICE statement on individual misconduct in humanitarian response.

Our new position paper on the Multi Annual Financial Framework is out asking for more and predictable funding for humanitarian aid.

VOICE’s advocacy efforts on the negotiation of the EU Financial Regulation was successful with key achievements regarding simplification and compliance.

VOICE is launching a call for proposal for the development of a website on the Grand Bargain

10 main achievements of the Consensus implementation from an NGO perspective. 

Speech delivered by the President of the VOICE network at the ECHO Partners' Conference - 1st December 2017

A survey to have a better overview of the [private sector role in the humanitarian response

Fifteen humanitarian agencies expressed their concern today over the Saudi Arabia-led Coalition’s decision to temporarily close all entry points to Yemen.

VOICE with the support of Danish Church Aid organise an event on the humanitarian development nexus, its challenges and its opportunities.

Event to celebrate the 10 years of the EU Humanitarian aid Consensus

Thanks to all the participants of the fruitful consortia workshop that took place in June.
The workshop provided space for NGOs to exchange their main concerns and good practices on working in Consortia under ECHO funding.

World Humanitarian Day (WHD) is celebrated on August 19 to raise awareness for people affected by humanitarian crises and pay tribute to aid workers who are constantly striving and risking their lives to help them.

VOICE was present at the European Development Days 2017 with a session on the Grand Bargain with Action contre La Faim, Caritas Europa and World Vision.
The debate mainly focused on the Grand Bargain process and highlighted its potential for the humanitarian community.
Here you can find the summary note of the event

This study compares Disaster Risk Reduction policies and practices in humanitarian assitance and development cooperation between 8 member states; presenting recommendations for further developing their policy work.

This new edition of VOICE out loud celebrates our 25th birthday focusing on moving forward and implementing the Agenda for Humanity. With reflections from the field in Nepal and in Central African Republic and contribution from our members in Sweden, Spain, UK, Belgium, this edition continues to celebrate the diversity of our network and its members's field experience and expertise.

The 2017 VOICE General Assembly resolution focusses on partnership between NGOs, the EU institutions and Member States.

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Rome Treaties founding the European Community, on March 25th, Italy held a ceremony with Heads of State and Government. Rai TV prepared a series of video clips with short interviews that were presented during the event. VOICE president Nicolas Borsinger was asked to present a civil society perspective on the role of the EU in humanitarian aid.

On 7 March, 50 humanitarian actors from European and Nordic countries met in Stockholm to exchange on key priorities in follow-up to the World Humanitarian Summit, the Grand Bargain on Humanitarian financing and how those are reflected in operations. Read more here

The VOICE network has been very active in trying to shape the development of a new EU resilience policy. The network’s expertise is being widely recognised. Read more here.

VOICE and other NGOs participated in a workshop in the European Parliament on a new report from the Parliament's Budget Control Committee that places NGOs' financing from the EU Budget under scrutiny.

The latest edition of the VOICE out loud magazine brings together NGOs' perspectives from working in partnership with the private sector. VOICE members Handicap International, Welthungerhilfe, HelpAge, Mercy Corps UK, Polish Humanitarian Action and Plan UK contributed to this edition, which also has an article by Civil Society Europe and an interview with Isabelle Brachet from Action Aid EU.