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International NGOs in the global north (UN agencies included) receive over 90% of all humanitarian funding.

Local NGOs in developing countries receive less than 2% of all humanitarian funding directly.

Local and national NGOs are usually the first responders to crises and development problems in their communities.

Local NGOs do not receive enough financial and technical support that they need to better equip themselves to address future crises.

INGOs on the other hand, receive almost all humanitarian funding and this puts them at the center of humanitarian work while it sidelines local NGOs.

Local NGOs are left with little to no funding which limits their capacity and performance; a problem that first responders cannot afford to have.

25% commitment of all humanitarian funds to local NGOs by 2020