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Community-Led Continuum

By integrating emergency response with long-term, community-led development initiatives, we produce sustainable recovery and resilience, because locally grounded, continuous support prevents aid dependency and ensures alignment with community priorities. This strategy unifies immediate humanitarian aid with enduring development through community ownership and pre-existing social systems. It distinguishes itself by rejecting the traditional relief-to-development pipeline in favor of a seamless, integrated continuum where crisis response is embedded within ongoing, locally driven initiatives. Unlike top-down or time-limited interventions, this approach builds self-sufficiency by resourcing indigenous institutions and community decision-making from the outset.

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orgs running it
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activities of those orgs
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who runs it

Organizations running this strategy · 17

what it looks like in practice

Activities of orgs running this strategy

A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above — what the strategy looks like on the ground.

  • Rebuilding assistance for Haiti ARTISTS FOR HAITI INC
    direct service
    Provides aid and assistance to the people of Haiti in the rebuilding process following the January 2010 earthquake.
  • Advancing rights of marginalized racial and ethnic groups MADRE INC
    advocacy
    Partners with organizations like Proceso de Comunidades Negras to support Black, Afro-descendant, Palenquera, and Raizal communities in Colombia in their organizing against racial discrimination and for human rights.
  • Advocacy for legal and policy change MADRE INC
    advocacy
    Collaborates with legal advocates and community partners to advance justice through legal and policy reforms, including contributing to the full legalization of abortion in Colombia in 2022.
  • Capacity building for grassroots women and Indigenous leaders MADRE INC
    capacity building
    Builds long-term relationships with local leaders and strengthens the leadership of women, girls, and LGBTQIA+ people in crisis-affected communities through training, education, and knowledge-sharing programs in regions including Kenya, Nepal, and Colombia.
  • Climate justice initiatives MADRE INC
    direct service
    Engages in programming that addresses the climate crisis through community-led solutions, including supporting Indigenous women in Kenya and Nepal to adapt to climate breakdown and restore sustainable economies.
  • Emergency relief for humanitarian crises MADRE INC
    direct service
    Delivers rapid response aid to communities affected by natural disasters and conflict, including life-saving support during the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan and earthquake response in Afghanistan in 2022 and 2023.
  • Funding and in-kind support to global partner organizations MADRE INC
    grantmaking
    Provides financial grants and in-kind assistance to grassroots organizations worldwide, with over $69 million delivered to date to support women's rights and social justice initiatives.
  • Global advocacy for bodily autonomy and LGBTQIA+ rights MADRE INC
    advocacy
    Advocates for abortion rights, midwifery, freedom from domestic violence, disability rights, and LGBTQIA+ rights in collaboration with marginalized communities worldwide.
  • Peacebuilding in conflict-affected regions MADRE INC
    advocacy
    Supports grassroots women-led peace efforts, engages in peace negotiations, and advances sustainable peace in conflict zones such as Yemen and Uganda, including securing humanitarian corridors and prisoner releases.
  • Programs to end gender-based violence MADRE INC
    direct service
    Implements direct interventions and community-based programs aimed at preventing and responding to gender-based violence as part of its core programming.
  • Transnational feminist solidarity networks MADRE INC
    capacity building
    Creates platforms for exchange and learning between grassroots feminist activists and policymakers, fostering global solidarity and influencing U.S. foreign policy through joint campaigns and UN engagement.
  • Conducts disaster recovery programs PHILIPPINE DISASTER RELIEF CORPORATION INC
    direct service
    Implements disaster recovery initiatives in affected communities, providing essential support and resources for recovery and rebuilding efforts.
  • Civic Engagement and Social Justice Advocacy Urban League of Long Island Inc
    advocacy
    Conducts advocacy campaigns and civic engagement initiatives focused on voting rights, political participation, workplace diversity, housing equality, and broader social justice issues.
  • Housing Assistance and Homeownership Programs Urban League of Long Island Inc
    direct service
    Provides housing support services including first-time homebuyer education, foreclosure prevention counseling, mortgage and loan modification assistance, financial literacy training, estate planning guidance, and resources on property taxes and homeownership maintenance to help individuals and families achieve stable, affordable housing.
  • Mental Health and Wellness Services Urban League of Long Island Inc
    direct service
    Connects individuals to mental health counseling, trauma-informed support, community wellness programs, and peer mentoring; integrates mental health awareness into youth and workforce development programming.
  • Organizational Revitalization and Leadership Development Urban League of Long Island Inc
    capacity building
    Leads internal organizational revitalization efforts to strengthen service delivery, empowerment, and equity through improved structure, accountability, and leadership.
  • Small Business and Entrepreneur Support Services Urban League of Long Island Inc
    direct service
    Supports Black-owned and minority small businesses through MWBE certification assistance, business development training, funding resource identification, grant application support, legal and financial guidance, digital transformation strategy, and networking opportunities including trade shows and pitch competitions.
  • Workforce Development and Job Training Programs Urban League of Long Island Inc
    direct service
    Provides free workforce development programs that equip individuals with skills and certifications for high-demand careers in IT, healthcare, construction, and skilled trades; includes technical and vocational training, apprenticeships, internships, job readiness coaching, resume writing, interview preparation, and job placement assistance.