Humana Spain (Fundación Pueblo para Pueblo) has been certified as a Potential Programmatic Partner by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO), following a positive assessment against ECHO’s partnership standards.
The members of the Humana People to People Federation mandated Fundación Pueblo para Pueblo to pursue this accreditation and to serve as the network’s entry point for engagement with DG ECHO. While the certification is formally held by the Spanish member organisation, it builds on the Federation’s collective humanitarian experience and long-standing presence in crisis-affected contexts, where members have increasingly taken on humanitarian roles alongside their development work.
This long-term presence shapes Humana’s humanitarian approach. Rather than treating humanitarian action as separate from development, members operate in contexts where crisis and development overlap. Existing relationships, systems, and local knowledge allow for timely responses that remain grounded in local realities. Communities affected by crises are understood not as passive recipients of aid, but as first responders and active agents of recovery.
In practice, humanitarian action focuses on addressing immediate needs while safeguarding longer-term outcomes. This includes responding to basic needs in crisis situations, supporting the continuity of essential services, and investing in preparedness, early recovery, and local capacity to reduce exposure to future shocks.
From 2026 onwards, Humana Spain will act as the coordination and compliance focal point for DG ECHO engagement across the network, supporting alignment with humanitarian standards, information-sharing, and coordination as humanitarian engagement within the Federation continues to evolve.
Ultimately, this step reflects Humana People to People’s conviction that effective humanitarian action is built on proximity, trust, and long-term commitment. By strengthening its engagement with the European humanitarian system through this accreditation, the Federation aims to contribute responsibly and consistently to collective humanitarian efforts—supporting communities not only in moments of crisis, but also in navigating recovery and building resilience over time.
