Webinar invitation: "Promoting localization in humanitarian aid and development cooperation" - An initiative of AIDONIC with the support of SDC
Dear representatives of Swiss foundations, We cordially invite you to our next webinar, where AIDONIC - with the support of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) - will present a new and innovative concept to promote localization in humanitarian aid and development cooperation. Localization plays a central role in tackling global challenges more efficiently and sustainably, especially in times of growing funding gaps in humanitarian aid.
Date: October 23, 2023, 15:00 CET
Why is localization so important?
Localization, as called for by leading donors and members of the Grand Bargain, empowers local organizations and communities so that they can take over decision-making and action in humanitarian aid. At a time when international donor funding for humanitarian operations is insufficient to address growing global crises, localization offers a cost-effective and impactful approach to close this gap. It enables local actors, who are often most familiar with the challenges on the ground, to take responsibility themselves and lead life-saving operations directly.
Benefits for foundations:
For foundations, localization offers significant benefits. By directly supporting local NGOs, you can ensure that your funds are used efficiently and in a targeted manner to maximize impact on the ground. You not only strengthen local resilience, but also promote sustainable structures that can function in the long term without external dependencies. In this way, you create lasting added value that goes beyond acute crisis management and promotes the self-determination of the affected communities.
Webinar content:
In this webinar you will learn:
- How AIDONIC is using advanced digital solutions to revolutionize collaboration and increase efficiency between international funders and local organizations.
- Why localization is key to solving global problems that would otherwise be difficult to tackle due to the growing funding gap in humanitarian aid.
- How Swiss foundations are achieving long-term, sustainable impact by promoting localization while meeting the requirements of the "Grand Bargain".
Localization not only offers a way out of the current funding crisis, but also the opportunity to achieve maximum impact with limited resources. The knowledge and networks of local actors are crucial to tackling humanitarian and development challenges efficiently and sustainably.
We look forward to presenting this forward-looking concept to you and receiving your valuable feedback.
We look forward to your participation!
Kind regards,
Severiyos Gabriel