VOICE is a network representing 82 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) active in humanitarian aid worldwide.
Its members are based in 18 European countries.
Unlike its members, VOICE is not operational.
The mission of VOICE is to enhance the collective influence of the network with the EU
-To enhance the collective influence of the network with the EU, including its Member States, as well as to promote the humanitarian principles and the quality and effectiveness of humanitarian action.
-Focus on NGOs as key humanitarian actors and support the continuing professionalization of the sector, aiming to improve quality and accountability of aid to crisis-affected populations
-Enabling collective actions, to influence policy of EU institutions and Member States including on funding and operational practice
-Organisation of conferences and roundtables to inform on humanitarian aid and influence policies
-Organisation of working groups
-Organisation of trainings and workshops
-Publications and dissemination of information
-Network of NGOs on humanitarian aid
-Main NGO interlocutor with the European Union on emergency aid
