Who we are

The HUMANITARIAN COALITION is a network of Canadian NGOs dedicated to a united response in cases of humanitarian crises. The members of the Coalition unite because they recognise the need for strong, decisive action. At present, the Coalition has FOUR members: CARE Canada, Oxfam Canada, Oxfam-Québec and Save the Children Canada. These members share the same goal to help the most vulnerable and together they are even better equipped to do so. The Humanitarian Coalition is a fundraising and coordination body that directly supports the humanitarian activities of its members.  It does not operate humanitarian programs of its own.

By joining their efforts, the members of the HUMANITARIAN COALITION strive to increase transparency and accountability to both the Canadian public and to those they assist around the world. Together, they will reduce administrative costs and ensure help gets to where it is needed faster than it was possible before.

The Vision:

The Humanitarian Coalition will serve as a unified Canadian voice during emergency response and appeals.

The Mission:

    1. The Humanitarian Coalition will unite to provide an easy and efficient outlet through which Canadians can contribute in times of major international crises.
    2. We will make a substantive contribution during times of emergencies to reduce the suffering and to affirm the rights of those affected by humanitarian crises.
    3. We will maintain the high quality, transparency and accountability that is expected from our organisations, from our donors and from the people with whom we work during emergencies.

    The Humanitarian Coalition is Canada's joint emergency appeal mechanism, striving for each joint appeal to meet the following requirements:

    • Increased Canadian awareness of the impacts of humanitarian crises
    • Excellence in all areas of humanitarian relief
    • Cost Effectiveness
    • Timeliness of responses
    • Transparency
    • Accountability
    • Ease of Giving