ACAPS is an independent, non-governmental organization that provides independent humanitarian needs analysis and assessment to help humanitarian actors and donors make better-informed decisions. Established in 2009, it conducts objective, evidence-based research on global humanitarian crises, including humanitarian access, needs, and the impact of conflicts.
What it is: An independent information provider focused on humanitarian needs analysis and assessment.
Mission: To provide objective, evidence-based analysis to improve humanitarian decision-making for responders, donors, and influencers.
Independence: ACAPS is not affiliated with the UN or any other specific organization, ensuring its analysis is free from bias and vested interests.
Work:
Publishes reports, such as the “Humanitarian Access Overview,” which analyzes global access constraints and violence against aid workers.
Conducts research on specific crises, like social protection for Ukrainian refugees.
Gathers information on humanitarian deployments.
Impact: Its analysis helps guide humanitarian efforts by providing data and insights into the challenges and complexities of delivering aid in crisis zones.
Key details:
Established in 2009.
Has a global team of about 60 professionals and a pool of experienced consultants.
Plays a key role in initiatives like the INFORM Severity Index.
How it helps: By offering specialized analysis, ACAPS supports organizations in understanding the needs and challenges they face when responding to disasters.