who?

We are a collaborative hub of humanitarian professionals and we have decades of collective experience working within the sector. We self-manage and work across different operating aid agencies and governing bodies, but we come together, through the IARAN network, because we all share a common vision: an equitable and connected humanitarian ecosystem to enhance SDGs contributions.

Collaborative working is central to the ethos of the IARAN and is the basis of our operating model. Given the scale of the challenges facing humanitarian actors, we believe it is imperative that organisations are more open to sharing their resources, capacities and expertise – allowing all stakeholders involved to engage freely, effectively and efficiently and respond to the best of their ability.

what?

We produce independent foresight and strategic analysis and we provide strategic foresight training, mentoring, coaching and counseling to humanitarian ecosystem actors. We also work with organizations to design agile multi-year strategies at the country, regional or global level or engineering and implementing new organisational profiles and business models.

why?

Humanitarian actors operate in a very reactive environment. Working short-term makes it extremely difficult for humanitarians to act strategically and create systemic change to help crisis-affected people escape cycles of vulnerability. We provide humanitarian ecosystem actors with the analytical resources and strategic foresight tools to plan more strategically, operate more collaboratively, and ultimately achieve greater impact with their programmes.

where?         

We are where you are. We are based all over the world, covering all regions affected by humanitarian crises and distress.

how? 

We'll work with you to determine your analysis needs and timeline, and how the IARAN strategy and foresight approaches can help meet your objectives and vision. We will then bring together a custom team of IARAN fellows to bring the project to fruition. The IARAN facilitator is the initial contact for all projects, but once agreed, each project has a clear IARAN project lead who will serve as your primary point contact until it is completed.

We are always actively looking to build new partnerships or collaborate on projects, believing that the quality of our work and the work of our partners is strengthened by working together. Below are just some of the organisations we have worked with.

Are you looking to the future and searching for direction? Do you have a vision for your organisation or program but would like to ensure it is fit for the future? Let’s have a conversation about how our talented fellows can help you to develop your strategy!

IARAN cloud of partners and clients