Toward local humanitarian engagement: Reflections on engaging local partners in hard-to-reach areas

Case studies from Cameroon, Lebanon, Ukraine, and Venezuela form the foundation of this report in conversation with an extensive literature review on localisation. The research falls within NRC’s 2022-2025 strategy, which prioritises its understanding, positioning, and capacity to gain and sustain humanitarian access and operate in high-risk settings.

The report also supports NRC’s continued ambition to enhance its collaboration with local actors, including removing barriers to assistance and services for displaced and conflict-affected populations.