Localisation of Humanitarian Action

Publication language
English
Pages
8pp
Date published
15 Feb 2021
Type
Plans, policy and strategy
Keywords
Capacity development, Local capacity, Children & youth, Development & humanitarian aid, Gender, humanitarian action, Humanitarian Principles, NGOs, Research, policy and analysis
Organisations
Plan International
Link
https://plan-international.org/publications

The term localisation, as used in the humanitarian sector, refers to the process of better engaging local and national actors in all phases of humanitarian action, including greater support for locally-led action. This paper sets out Plan International’s position on the localisation of humanitarian action. It explains why and how Plan International works with local actors, in humanitarian contexts, including youth led organisations and those focused on girls’ and young women’s rights. It also sets out Plan International’s commitments to strengthen our work with local actors in humanitarian settings.

Authors: 
Plan International