In a constantly shifting humanitarian landscape, our focus is on being present, being ready, and ensuring that human rights are not only defended in words, but upheld in practice.
We are already moving in this direction by reaching beyond local engagement and working more closely across borders with institutions, authorities, and stakeholders who share a commitment to protecting people’s rights. Rooted in our Norwegian history, we continue to draw on the strong engagement and support of Norwegian society and stakeholders as a vital part of who we are. At the same time, we choose to stay grounded in civil society and youth engagement by actively maintaining and strengthening our networks in Norway, Greece, and beyond, creating connections that can be mobilised rapidly in times of emergency response.
Through European-wide forums, EU-funded research opportunities, EEA and Norway Grants dialogues and expertise sharing, new Erasmus+ initiatives, and wider collaborations than ever before, we are connecting to what we see in our landscape to be necessary alliances for broader operational, advocacy, and policy efforts. This allows us to better connect frontline realities with long-term human rights engagement, while strengthening our ability to advocate for more dignified and sustainable responses to displacement.
As we grow, we are also mindful of how we sustain our work. Over the next two years, we are working towards greater financial stability while protecting what matters most—our independence. By strengthening private funding and building new relationships with private stakeholders, we aim to remain flexible, impartial, and guided only by humanitarian need. This balance allows us to act where we are needed most, without compromise, and continue operating in line with core humanitarian principles of neutrality, impartiality, autonomy, and independence.
Preparedness is a key part of this shift. We are investing in our ability to respond faster, more effectively, and responsibly, especially through the development of our Non-Food Item (NFI) capacity. This includes stronger systems, trained teams, and wider and stronger partnerships that allow us to deliver essential support when and where it matters most. It also means being ready before a crisis escalates, not only reacting once it has.
Our work on the ground continues to guide us. From Lesvos, including Mavrovouni camp, to Crete and Athens, we remain close to the communities we support—offering humanitarian aid, integration support, non-formal education initiatives such as EmpowerEd and I Learn, and opportunities for community empowerment and mobilisation. Listening, adapting, and working side by side with people is what shapes our response.
At its core, this strategy is about staying human in our approach—ensuring that every action we take supports dignity, strengthens rights, and builds stability for those facing uncertainty. By linking preparedness with advocacy, and local action with wider cooperation, we continue to grow as an organisation that is both responsive and deeply rooted in solidarity