LOCALliance
LOCALliance is a partnership of five national NGO networks: CONAFOHD from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, VENRO from Germany, Coordination SUD from France, Localization Initiative from Yemen and National Humanitarian Network from Pakistan. Together, we are committed to sustainable humanitarian aid that is primarily managed and implemented on the ground by local and national actors. You can find more information on our partners below.
The partnership has been in place since 2022, we meet monthly to share updates on localisation in our countries. We examine how we can support each other in our concerns and develop joint positions.
To achieve a truly inclusive, fair, and efficient international solidarity sector, communities and local actors must be placed at the heart of decision-making and coordination mechanisms. Only through this transformation can we ensure genuine progress. Over the next three years, LOCALliance will focus on connecting its members, strengthening mutual learning, and engaging in joint advocacy.
Our partner networks
Conseil National des Fora des ONG Humanitaires et de Développement (CONAFOHD) from the Democratic Republic of the Congo
CONAFOHD is the national umbrella organisation for local and national non-governmental organisations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). It promotes locally led humanitarian and development action, advocates for equitable partnerships and the meaningful recognition and participation of local and national organisations, and works to ensure that affected communities are at the centre of crisis response and development efforts.
Coordination SUD from France
Coordination SUD is the national coordinating body for French international solidarity NGOs. Founded in 1994, it now brings together 180 French NGOs. Member NGOs engage in humanitarian action, development cooperation, environmental protection, the defence of human rights for marginalised people, citizenship education, and advocacy.
Localization and Optimization of Response Mechanisms Initiative in Yemen (LORMIY)
The Localization Initiative in Yemen is a national, civil society-led movement launched in August 2021 to promote localisation and optimise humanitarian response mechanisms in the country. It brings together over 100 local and national organizations, including women-led, youth-led, and disability-focused groups. The Initiative seeks to advance fair, equitable, and dignified humanitarian and development response systems through advocacy and influence to strengthen local leadership, partnerships, coordination, and funding quality.
National Humanitarian Network from Pakistan
The National Humanitarian Network (NHN) was founded in 2010 as a network of national and local NGOs in Pakistan. As an independent and vibrant voice, NHN is committed to promoting humanitarian values through advocacy and capacity building. NHN represents Pakistani Civil Society at Disaster Management Authorities’ forums, Humanitarian Country Team (HCT), National Assessment and Monitoring Working Group (NAWG), Pakistan Humanitarian Forum (PHF), National Humanitarian Coordination Mechanism (NHCM), Accountability Learning Working Group (ALWG), and Gender Task Force (GTF).
Related documents
LOCALliance Communication (engl.)
Joint statement „A call for a transformative shift in humanitarian action” (engl.)
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