Humanitarian Advisory Group (HAG) puts people at the centre of everything we do.
We are brave in facing challenges, curious in seeking new insights, generous in sharing knowledge, nimble in adapting to changing contexts, and embracing of partner perspectives and local leadership.
We ask the hard questions to challenge the status quo and inspire others to do the same.
We explore contentious issues bravely and authentically because we believe the best solutions emerge through honest discussions and respectful debate.
We accept we must be open to making mistakes and have the courage to learn and adapt.
We constantly test our own assumptions and those of the humanitarian world.
We foster creativity to shed new light on current thinking; we explore the why, the how and what could be.
We are focused on listening and learning and recognise that knowledge and wisdom often come from unexpected places.
We give generously of our ideas, energy, time, expertise, and networks.
We take an enabling approach to our work through starting from a position of ‘how?’
We make space for learning, reflection, dreaming and growth.
We deliver big results without big bureaucracy.
We are ridiculously flexible as we navigate evolving goals and competing priorities.
We work on serious issues but don’t take ourselves too seriously.
We believe in the centrality of equitable and inclusive approaches, both in what we do, and how we do it.
We aim to do the right thing in the right way and hold ourselves accountable to our ethical commitments and standards.
We are working towards a shared future in which the planet and all its people are respected and protected.
Our partnerships go beyond contracts, funding agreements or project deadlines.
Our aim is to create ethical and equitable collaborations where local voices and expertise lead the way.
As a values-driven organisation, in our partnerships we are committed to centring local perspective, fostering inclusive dialogue, and generating actionable learning that is responsive to community realities.
Our approach combines rigour with respect — ensuring processes are both technically robust and sensitive to context, culture and power dynamics.
