We believe that when localisation is implemented as a restorative process, it contributes to anti-racism efforts and the ultimate vision of racial equity in the humanitarian sector. Further, the working group acknowledges that critiques of the Localisation Agenda highlight that racism in the sector has not been sufficiently addressed. Therefore, localisation contributes to anti-racism efforts, but localisation alone may not be sufficient for transformative change. Combining anti-racism with localisation provides a more comprehensive manner to meet our main objective while meaningfully confronting racism and power imbalances as manifested in our work.
Anti-racism and Localisation Working Group
The Anti-racism and Localisation Working Group aims to create and build anti-racism and localisation principles and practices into the Global Nutrition Cluster, and share our experiences and lessons learnt with the wider nutrition sector. We conceptualise the relationship between Anti-racism and Localisation using the conceptual framework below. This theory of change positions Anti-racism as the overarching proactive course of action. The three main aspects relevant to our work positioned under Anti-racism include localisation, decoloniality, and the dismantling of white supremacy.
Anti-racism and Localisation Conceptual Framework
Key Activities
- Facilitate discussions, reflections, and learnings around anti-racism and localisation within the Global Nutrition Cluster
- Develop and monitor the Global Nutrition Cluster’s anti-racism and Localisation efforts
- Curate and share anti-racism and localisation case studies, lessons learnt, and resources for nutrition practitioners along our own anti-racism and localisation journey
- Oversee the Anti-racism & Localisation Community of Practice
Events & Event‑Related Materials
- Localisation Conversations One-pager (October 2025)
- Conversations sur la Localisation (Francais) (28-30 July 2025)
- South Sudan Nutrition Cluster Localization Workshop (3-4 June 2025)
- Localisation Conversation Series (English) (10 April 2025)
- Recording: Advocacy to Mobilise Resources for Local and National Actors (12 December 2024)
- GNC Learning Conversation - How Language Impacts Humanitarian Action (2 December 2024)
- Recording: Building Quality Funding Proposals for Local and National Actors (17 September 2024)
- Recording: Resource Mobilisation for Local and National Actors (26 June 2024)
- Social and Behaviour Change Workshop Series: Reflections and Experiences of Local and National Actors (April - May 2024)
- 2025 GNC Global Event poster available in English
- 2024 GNC Global Event posters, available in English, French, and Spanish
USEFUL LINKS
Localisation & Coordination Tools:
A Practical Guide: LNA Leadership in Humanitarian Coordination - Available in Arabic, English, French and Spanish
The Inter-agency toolkit on Localisation in Humanitarian Coordination
GNC Localisation Dashboard (a powerful tool offering transparent, real-time insights into the participation and leadership of local and national actors across nutrition clusters and sectors, aimed at supporting more inclusive and effective humanitarian responses).
Anti‑Racism, Decolonisation & Equity:
Anti-racism & Localisation in NiE: A quick guide - currently in English only
Colonialism, Racism and Climate Change Poster (supporting resource for article: The Sustainable Development Goal of Zero Hunger Cannot be Achieved without Addressing Colonialism, Racism, and Climate Change)
- Humanitarian Sector Wheel of Power and Privilege (a visual tool that helps people reflect on how different aspects of identity shape access to power, privilege, and opportunity.)
Local Expertise, Climate, & Contextual Knowledge:
Voices & Perspectives of Local and National Actors:
Local & National Actors Speak Out on the Future of the Humanitarian System: Localisation and people-centred approaches global survey results – also available in Arabic, Español, Ukrainian, and Francais.
Governance & Working Group Documents:
Note on Limitations: We acknowledge that this resource list has limitations. Its scope reflects the perspectives, knowledge, and awareness of those who compiled it, so some categories may be absent or underrepresented. Readers may also find that their own contexts highlight gaps not represented here. If you have comments or additions, please contact us.
