Memberships

Nov2018: YFCA is a member of the global initiative of the Call to Action (C2A) on Protection from Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies which is currently led by the European Union [through the Directorate General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations]. The aim is to drive change and foster accountability so that every humanitarian effort, from the earliest stage of a crisis, includes the policies, systems and mechanisms to mitigate Gender-Based Violence risks, especially violence against women and girls, and to provide safe and comprehensive services to those affected by gender-based violence. https://www.calltoactiongbv.com/partners

Sep2018: YFCA is the first SPHERE member in Yemen with full membership status. Sphere members participates in the SPHERE vibrant community that acts as a catalyst for improving humanitarian quality and accountability. SPHERE’s full-members attend and vote at the SPHERE General Assembly. https://www.spherestandards.org/countries/yemen/  

Aug2016: YFCA is a full member in Cash Learning Partnership (CaLP), UK. The CaLP is a global partnership of humanitarian actors engaged in policy, practice and research within cash transfer programming (CTP). This membership enables YFCA to be exposed to a wide spectrum of resources and tools of CTP and to participate in the annual meetings of CaLP and in the Technical Advisory Group, attend learning events, and receive technical publications. http://www.cashlearning.org/membership/who-are-our-members-1

July2016: YFCA is an active member of the two platforms of the UN Yemen Humanitarian Fund (YHF)’s:
  • Humanitarian Country Team (HCT): is a strategic and operational decision-making and oversight forum established and led by the UN Humanitarian Coordinator (HC). The HCT is responsible for agreeing on common strategic issues related to humanitarian action.
  • Advisory Board (AB): represents the views of the donors, the HCT, the UN and the NGO community and provides guidance and advice to the HC on strategic and policy issues; in addition, discuss funding gaps and share information on funding coverage. AB participants represent their respective communities and not individual agency opinions. https://www.unocha.org/yemen/about-yhf
 Feb2014: YFCA was granted Special Consultative Status (SCS) with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). Consultative Status is the highest rank granted by the United Nations to NGOs thereby allowing them to participate in the work of the United Nations. The ECOSOC is the principal organ that coordinates the economic, social and related work of the 14 United Nations specialized agencies, functional commissions and five regional commissions. It serves as the central forum for discussing international economic and social issues. ECOSOC remains the only main UN body with a formal framework for NGO participation. http://undocs.org/E/2016/INF/5     
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