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InterAction
Public Policy Offices
Washington, DC 14,243 followers
A United Voice for Global Change
About us
Convener. Thought Leader. United Voice. Founded in 1984, InterAction is the largest alliance of international NGOs and partners in the United States. We mobilize our Members to think and act collectively to serve the world’s poor and vulnerable, with a shared belief that we can make the world a more peaceful, just and prosperous place—together.
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http://www.interaction.org
External link for InterAction
- Industry
- Public Policy Offices
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1984
- Specialties
- disaster response, foreign assistance reform, humanitarian assistance, development, and public policy
Locations
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Primary
1400 Sixteeth Street, NW, Suite 210
Washington, DC 20036, US
Employees at InterAction
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Dianne Calvi
CEO at Village Enterprise, working to end extreme poverty in rural Africa through entrepreneurship, innovation and collective action.
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V. NiCole Simpson
Senior Executive Office Administrator & Board Liaison at InterAction
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Deborah Willig
Director, Coach
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Burt Blanchard
Association Executive | Connector | Rev Generator | Strategic Planner | John C. Thiel Distinguished Service Award Recipient
Updates
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The reactivation of conscription in 🇲🇲#Myanmar has driven fear and displacement, with young men and women forced into military ranks. #Rohingya populations are particularly vulnerable, facing persecution and restricted access to aid. Support from the international community is crucial. U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) ⬇️
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After surviving the catastrophic dam collapse in Derna, #Libya, Tayseer El-Haj and Dr. Rowayda Kalfah have joined International Medical Corps as #WASH promoters. They are making significant strides in improving water and sanitation in flood-affected areas of Libya.
From Flood Survivors to International Medical Corps WASH Promoters
internationalmedicalcorps.org
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Khaldye, a Syrian refugee in Lebanon, has become the sole provider for her family, turning her passion for cooking into a successful business. Forced to flee her home in 2013, Khaldye faced numerous challenges, from navigating life in a camp to supporting her family after her husband’s injury. Through Relief International's "Livelihoods and Resilience Support" program, Khaldye received life skills, vocational training, and career counseling. This program helped her gain the confidence and skills needed to transform her love for cooking into a sustainable source of income. Khaldye's journey, from gaining hands-on experience in food safety at a local hotel to starting her own food business, is inspiring.
Khaldye’s Kitchen: A Place for Hope - Relief International
https://www.ri.org
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GOAL Global’s work in 🇭🇹#Haiti, supported by USAID - Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance, AVSI-USA, and CESVI, is supporting communities in areas affected by gang violence and economic challenges. Esther from Carrefour's story demonstrates how GOAL's food security vouchers have profound a impact on restoring access to necessary resources.
Supporting Communities Affected by Gang Violence in Haiti: Esther's Story - GOAL Global
https://www.goalglobal.org
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Northern 🇲🇿#Mozambique is facing a severe humanitarian crisis, with over 70,000 people displaced since February 2024, bringing the total to nearly 1 million Insurgent attacks have created widespread suffering, and the impending withdrawal of SADC troops threatens to worsen the situation. The UN has petitioned for $413 million in emergency assistance, emphasizing the urgent need for international support. Increased coordination, funding, and recognition of the crisis by the Mozambican government are essential to addressing the needs of displaced populations and preventing further destabilization. Read Refugees International's latest report ⬇️
Dangerous Territory: A Deepening Humanitarian Emergency in Northern Mozambique - Refugees International
refugeesinternational.org
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Decades of conflict have pushed the 🇨🇩#DRC to a breaking point. Over 8 million Congolese have been displaced, with new conflicts in 2024. Over 25 million people require humanitarian assistance, facing crisis levels of hunger. Despite vast resources, the DRC ranks low on the UN’s Human Development Index. The need for global support is urgent. Read Concern Worldwide US' five thing you need to know ⬇️
The Democratic Republic of the Congo crisis, explained: Five things to know in 2024
concern.net
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In 2020, 202,000 mothers died in childbirth in sub-Saharan Africa—preventable deaths that demand attention. PATH emphasizes the importance of scaling up low-cost, high-impact interventions and strengthening primary health care systems. By championing stronger policies, breaking down silos, investing locally, and leveraging data, progress can be accelerated to ensure mothers and children survive and thrive.
Accelerating action for maternal, newborn, and child health: The time is now
path.org
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InterAction is honored to present this year’s Humanitarian Award to Eatizaz Yousif, Country Director for International Rescue Committee's in #Sudan. Eatizaz Yousif. Eatizaz has been a leading voice in the Sudan crisis from 2023. At the outbreak of the conflict, she relocated to Medani with other displaced Sudanese ensuring that IRC was able to mobilize a quick response to the displacement needs. Eatizaz is an inspiration to us all.
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InterAction was pleased to present the National Democratic Institute (NDI) Disability Inclusion Award 2024. NDI has a comprehensive approach that allows people with disabilities to set the agenda through political engagement—by ensuring people with disabilities are included and by centering and supporting disability-led organizations. NDI’s programs assist people with disabilities in taking organized political actions to address exclusionary institutions, laws, and processes.
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