Start Network

A decade strong, doing things differently. #StartFund began as an idea to do away with tedious processes and centralised systems in the #humanitarian sector. Ten years later, we continue to disrupt the status quo through rapid funding, localised responses, and collective action. We take pride in the work we have done in the past years, but we could not have achieved it without our network of passionate changemakers. A huge appreciation to everyone who made #StartFundat10 possible! You keep us inspired to keep on!

"Organisations are becoming more realistic and more aware as they contend with rapid change and the current global landscape is reminding #humanitarian organisations that their first obligation is always to be effective in saving and protecting lives that are in imminent danger." Gareth Owen OBE, Humanitarian Director at Save the Children UK, reflects on the state of humanitarian action moving forward for #StartFundat10 👇 https://lnkd.in/esq-ERtc

Thank you Start Network for the wonderful induction to Somali Humanitarian Hub (SHH) member organizations held at PrideInn Azure Hotel in Nairobi. The sessions were thought provoking and highly educative. Special gratitude goes to the Executive Directors and Programme Heads of the eight organizations that satisfactorily took part in the induction. #SHH #CPD #GREDO #SADO #WASDA #SSWC #TAAKULO #HAVOYOCO #KAALO

Since 2014, the #StartFund has been providing rapid, effective humanitarian financing to Start Network members at the forefront of small and medium-scale crises that may otherwise fall under the radar or not receive life-saving funding as quickly 🌍 ⛑️ The Start Fund Handbook outlines detailed information on eligibility criteria, the application process, operational requirements, relevant timeframes, donor requirements, and reporting requirements members need to know to be part of decision-making, apply for, and use funding from the Global Start Fund A new version of the handbook is available in English, French, and Spanish and may be accessed here: https://lnkd.in/dSRBmrbx

Do you want to change the way we do things in the #humanitarian sector? Start Network is looking for committed people to do things differently. Head over to our website to learn how you can join us: https://lnkd.in/eZmTqsKp #socialimpactjobs #impactjobs #humanitarianjobs

"We are deeply concerned by the severe drought that is affecting Zimbabwe and the suffering it is causing, we are grateful to our donors for enabling our support for the ARC Replica programme. We value the strong collaboration with African Risk Capacity Ltd. and the Government of Zimbabwe in jointly tackling this emergency." - Anna Farina, Head of Crisis Anticipation and Risk Financing at Start Network Together with Age International, Tearfund, Oxfam in Zimbabwe, World Vision Zimbabwe, Trócaire, Catholic Relief Services, Action Against Hunger UK as well as National Age Network of Zimbabwe, Family AIDS Caring Trust- FACT Zimbabwe, HOCIC ZIMBABWE, Zimbabwe Project Trust, CARITAS Bulawayo and Nutrition Action Zimbabwe, we will be ensuring drought recovery efforts are appropriate and adapted to the local context of Zimbabwe. African Risk Capacity (ARC) Group World Food Programme Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Auswärtiges Amt (Federal Foreign Office) Germany Lindelwe Lesley Ndlovu Christina Bennett https://lnkd.in/gxFaaqVs

The Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe has received a payout of over $16.8 million from ARC Ltd. The country faces severe food insecurity as a result of prolonged drought and El Niño conditions in the region. The impact on the agriculture sector has been devastating, leading to massive crop failures and loss of livestock. “We are honoured to stand with the Government of Zimbabwe and our partner organisations during this time of crisis,” said Lesley Ndlovu, CEO of ARC Ltd. Replica partners, World Food Programme and Start Network, both took out a policy on behalf of Zimbabwe too, and received payouts of $6.1 and $8.9 million respectively. These combined payouts will increase the reach and impact of ARC’s recovery efforts and help the government reach the most vulnerable populations. #zimbabwe #environment #climatechange #naturaldisasters #support #celebration #partnerships #collaboration #payout ** ** Le gouvernement de la République du Zimbabwe a reçu un versement d'assurance de plus de 16,8 millions de dollars de la part d'ARC Ltd. (African Risk Capacity), une agence spécialisée de l'Union africaine, en juin 2024. Le pays fait face à une insécurité alimentaire sévère en raison d'une sécheresse prolongée et des conditions El Niño dans la région. El Niño, un phénomène climatique caractérisé par un réchauffement des eaux du Pacifique, a amplifié les effets de la sécheresse. L'impact sur le secteur agricole a été dévastateur, entraînant des pertes massives de cultures et de bétail. "Nous sommes honorés de soutenir le gouvernement du Zimbabwe et nos organisations partenaires en cette période de crise," a déclaré Lesley Ndlovu, PDG d'ARC Ltd. Les partenaires, le Programme Alimentaire Mondial et Start Network, ont également souscrit une police d'assurance pour le Zimbabwe et ont reçu des versements de 6,1 et 8,9 millions de dollars respectivement. Ces versements combinés augmenteront la portée et l'impact des efforts de relèvement d'ARC et aideront le gouvernement à atteindre les populations les plus vulnérables. #Zimbabwe #Environnement #ChangementClimatique #CatastrophesNaturelles #Soutien #Célébration #Partenariats #Collaboration #Versement Ibrahima Cheikh DIONG Lindelwe Lesley Ndlovu Malvern C. Ange Nothando Chitate Anaïs SYMENOUH African Risk Capacity (ARC) Group World Food Programme Start Network  

Today, in a momentous payout ceremony held in Harare, Zimbabwe, ARC Ltd, the commercial arm of the ARC Group, paid out a total of close to $32 million to the Government of Zimbabwe and its humanitarian partners in parametric insurance claims. This payout makes history as one of the highest that ARC has ever made. It followed the El Niño-driven drought that devastated the region and led to a failed 2023/24 agricultural season. The payout ceremony was attended by key Zimbabwe Government Officials led by H.E. Mthuli Ncube; donor partners: World Food Programme, Start Network, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, African Development Bank and Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada. The proceeds of the payout will assist 509 000 vulnerable households in 27 districts across the country who were most affected by this disaster event. For more information on the payout, please click on attached press release. https://www.arc.int/news Ibrahima Cheikh DIONG Lindelwe Lesley Ndlovu Koffi KONIN Hussein Madih michele diane karambiri African Risk Capacity Ltd.

HAPPENING NOW: African Risk Capacity Drought Insurance Payout in Zimbabwe 🤝 We will be working together with our members and local partner organisations to reduce and prepare for negative humanitarian impacts of drought. Close to ~US$32M has been disbursed to the Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe to combat the risks of drought in the country. Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office https://lnkd.in/ekue5PPQ

Work with us! ✍️ Start Network is looking for a consultant to measure the impact of locally led action in Start Fund responses. Head over to the link to read the full request for proposal: https://lnkd.in/efana33g