DRA LOCAL-Lead project in Yemen

This Dutch Relief Alliance (DRA) learning session will explore practical lessons from the LOCAL-Lead (Localized Ownership for Coordination, Accountability and Leadership in Direct Funding) pilot in Yemen. The pilot was designed and led by a consortium of Yemeni organizations to test a locally governed approach to humanitarian funding, decision-making, and crisis response.

As the humanitarian sector continues to seek practical pathways towards greater localization, this session will reflect on the experiences, achievements, challenges, and emerging lessons from the LOCAL-Lead pilot. The discussion will examine what it takes to move from commitments on direct funding and equitable partnerships to meaningful shifts in leadership, governance, and accountability.

• Reflections and key learnings from LOCAL-Lead
• Presentation of research findings by Lelie Khamseh on direct funding and localization
• Panel discussion with representatives from the consortium and key stakeholders
• Moderated audience Q&A
• Closing reflections

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–  Picture: Ammar Khalaf –