ICVA is a global network of non-governmental organisations whose mission is to make humanitarian action more principled and effective by working collectively and independently to influence policy and practice.

Founded in 1962, ICVA (International Council of Voluntary Agencies) is a global network of 146 non- governmental organisations (NGOs) active in 160 countries, operating at global, regional, national and local levels, whose mission is to make humanitarian action more principled and effective by working collectively and independently to influence policy and practice. 

ICVA members currently include humanitarian NGOs, large and small, national and international, networks and consortiums, secular and faith-based, with an estimated income of over USD 20 billion.  Almost 50% of our members have their HQ in the global south. Through our members we have an outreach of over 8000 organisations. In addition to membership, ICVA has developed several strong and diverse partnerships at local, national, regional and global levels. 

The vision of ICVA is a world in which crises-affected populations are effectively protected, assisted, and enabled to rebuild their lives and livelihoods with dignity.

The mission of ICVA  is to make humanitarian action more principled and effective by working collectively and independently to influence policy and practice.