«The sewing course changed my life»
Mother of four «Shamsa» (27) learned how to sew. It has given her an income, allowing her to support her children. It also gave her the strength to break out of a destructive marriage.
Our work
Our long-term goals
Norwegian Church Aid connects humanitarian response, long-term development, and peacebuiling together for lasting change through comprehensive programs and initiatives. All our programs and initiatives are supported by the following goals.
Save lives
Vulnerable and displaced people are protected, access life-saving services, and practice skills that enhance their personal safety, health, and wellbeing.
Build resilience
Inclusive and cohesive communities withstand and recover from shocks and crises, manage their resources sustainably and equitably, and lift themselves out of poverty.
Seek justice
Civil society actors hold national and international decision-makers accountable and influence progressive policy, norm changes, and more equitable distribution of resources.
Map of where Norwegian Church Aid works
Programs
Our advocacy work
NCA works to address the root causes of poverty and injustice, empowering people to influence decisions affecting their development and hold governments and companies accountable.
Our Emergency Roster
The Norwegian Church Aid’s Emergency Roster contains various profiles of personnel needed in emergency and humanitarian situations. Whether deployed directly to NCA’ s operations or seconded to field offices, ACT Alliance partners or UN agencies, our skilled personnel are committed to making a difference when it’s needed the most.
Global Overview
Here you will find an overview of Norwegian Church Aid's results from 2024.
Follow this link to download or read the overview
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Recent news
Raising the difficult issues
There are many things that are not talked about. Bikombo (25) talks about exactly that.
Cash Assistance: Restoring dignity and driving change
In the aftermath of disasters, humanitarian aid often conjures images of trucks loaded with sacks of rice, canned goods, and hygiene kits. But increasingly, experts argue that the most powerful form of…