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We're tackling what we believe are the biggest systemic problems that the sector faces.
Our initiatives aim to transform humanitarian action through innovation, fast funding, early action, and localisation.
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News and blog articles from across the Start Network.
Blog Post
Start Fund: A rapid response to flooding in El Salvador
In early October, heavy rainfall from two low pressure systems led to devastating flash floods and landslides in El Salvador. More than a 1000 people were forced to leave their homes as rivers burst their banks, mudslides in the country’s hilly interior cut roads, buried buildings, and flooded homes.
19Nov18
News Article
Pro-Vida's WASH for El Salvador programme
In June heavy rains in Chalatenango, La Paz and La Libertad territories had caused flooding, landslides, overflowing rivers, collapsed bridges and damaged homes. Start Network member Pro-Vida and their implementing partners Aprodehni and Cordes ran a “WASH for El Salvador” programme funded by the Start Fund to respond.
04Aug17
Blog Post
What can Groucho Marx tell us about being a member of the Start Network?
Sean Lowrie asks why do agencies from five different continents want to know and join Start Network? What advantages do they receive by doing so - both now and in the future - and what else do they gain?
21Nov16
News Article
Three new members join Start Network
Start Network has welcomed a further three new members, taking the organisation to 42 members across five continents.
01Nov16
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