ABOUT US
Supporting its members to save lives and improve lives
The NGO Forum is a voluntary, independent networking body of currently 237 national and 110 international NGOs that supports its members to effectively respond to humanitarian and development needs across the region. All member organisations provide assistance regardless of ethnic background, political affiliation, or religious belief.
NGO FORUM MISSION
Effectively support members in the principled delivery of aid assistance to save lives and improve lives in the communities they serve
NGO FORUM APPROACH
The NGO Forum provides a platform through which NGOs, governments, the UN, donors and other humanitarian and development organisations can come together to share expertise and establish guidelines for a more networked, efficient and effective use of aid resources. The Secretariat primarily focuses on information sharing, networking and capacity enhancement, representation and communication around safety and wellbeing.
NGO FORUM STRUCTURE
The Forum consists of two main constituencies (National NGOs and International NGOs) which elect members of the Joint Steering Committee (JSC), which provides strategic direction to the NGO Secretariat. While there is a dedicated National NGO Local Point in the NGO Secretariat, all positions serve both the National and International NGO Groups. The work of the NGO Forum is detailed in the Statutes of Operations.
NGO FORUM
The NGO Forum was established in Nairobi in March 1990, reactivated by Nairobi under O.L.S. After the signing of the CPA in 2005, Juba offices were re-established, and coordination activities and services began to expand to meet monthly growing to include a wider number of NGOs and INGOs. The Forum was created to discuss issues around programming (harassment financing, delivery of relief and other key operational and coordination issues). The Forum also has other strands as a full-member status on the International Country Team (ICT), the Security Management Team (SMT), the Security Management team (SMT), and all pooled funding Steering Committees.
In mid 2009 a secretariat was established to facilitate the work of the Forum and Steering Committee. The Secretariat was tasked by SPG, later USAID and has worked with major international partners including SIDA and ECHO. Its operational scope expanded over time to support a more robust programme and strategic approach for NGO activity. The Secretariat maintains independence in programme management and operational decision-making while serving as a central point of contact for external stakeholders.
The Secretariat is comprised of a technical team and support staff headed by the Director.
The Secretariat Office is located at the Global Humanitarian Network headquarters in the international coordination hub.
Our Work
What We Do
Coordination
Facilitate coordination among NGOs and with other humanitarian actors to avoid duplication and maximize impact.
Advocacy
Represent NGO interests and concerns in policy discussions with government, donors, and UN agencies.
Information Management
Maintain the 3W database (Who does What Where) to track NGO presence and activities across the humanitarian network.
Capacity Building
Provide training and capacity building opportunities for member organizations, particularly national NGOs.
Our Journey
Key Milestones
Forum Established
The global NGO coordination platform was founded to support coordinated humanitarian action.
100+ Members
Reached milestone of over 100 member organizations.
3W Platform Launch
Launched digital 3W mapping platform for operational tracking.
300+ Members
Now serving over 300 national and international NGOs.
Our Team
Leadership Team
Executive Director
Leadership
Deputy Director
Operations
Program Manager
Programs
Information Officer
Data & IT
Get in Touch
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