Crisis Action advocates for the protection of civilians in conflict areas. With a global network, the organization coordinates collective actions to secure humanitarian aid and prevent mass atrocities. Their work has improved the lives of millions.
Crisis Action is an innovative and influential organization dedicated to protecting civilians in armed conflicts and preventing mass atrocities.
The mission of Crisis Action is to create a world where no one has to fear losing their home, their livelihood, their loved ones, or their life due to war. The organization advocates for governments and international institutions to fulfill their responsibility to protect civilians and ensure humanitarian assistance[1][2].
Crisis Action works behind the scenes to coordinate effective collective actions that bring together humanitarian, human rights, and peace organizations, as well as other actors such as businesses, politicians, and leaders of various faith communities. These coalitions aim to influence decision-makers to protect civilians in war zones. Current campaigns include efforts in Yemen, the Sahel, Ethiopia, and Ukraine[2].
Crisis Action seeks systemic changes to prevent wars and ensure that the political advocacy of civil society is coordinated. The organization has already achieved significant successes, such as preventing attacks on the port of Hodeidah in Yemen, ensuring UN aid convoys in Syria, and brokering ceasefires in South Sudan[2].
Crisis Action collaborates with an extensive network of over 50 partner organizations and UN agencies, including local organizations, faith communities, trade unions, and think tanks. These partnerships enable the organization to strengthen its campaigns and increase its influence on political decisions[4].
For its innovative and effective work, Crisis Action has received several prestigious awards, including the MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions (2012) and the Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship (2013)[1].
Despite its relatively small size with 40 staff in 8 offices worldwide, Crisis Action has a significant global impact. Its work has improved the lives of millions of people in conflict areas and serves as an example of the power of collective action and coordinated advocacy[1].
