About us
INTERSOS is an international humanitarian organisation, founded in Italy, which operates on the front line in contexts of war, violence, extreme poverty, natural or man-made disasters.
INTERSOS is an independent Organisation, partnering with numerous local associations and organisations as well as with the main European and international institutions and agencies. It is a member of ICVA, VOICE, LINK 2007, and has consultative status in the UN Economic and Social Council and observer status at the International Organisation for Migration.
Always aim to be humanitarian. For 30 years, on the front line, to assist, heal, protect.
Since 1992, our workers have been bringing aid to populations affected by humanitarian crises, with a particular focus on protecting the most vulnerable people, providing medical care, distributing basic necessities, and offering emergency shelter. By providing operational capacity and resources, we help to guarantee fundamental rights such as the right to food, water and health.
We strive to ensure that our humanitarian response is able to reach anyone in a vulnerable and dangerous condition. In parallel, we work to lay the foundations for development processes and, at the same time, raise society’s awareness of humanitarian values, fundamental rights and the dignity of every human being.
The offices
INTERSOS’ headquarters in Rome supports operations in the various countries of intervention, guaranteeing efficiency and transparency. INTERSOS also has hubs in Amman, Dakar, and Nairobi and a representation office in Geneva. In Greece, INTERSOS founded a sister organisation, INTERSOS Hellas, that directly manages humanitarian programmes in the country.
- Roma
- Amman
- Dakar
- Ginevra
- Nairobi
About us
31 Ermou street
54624, Salonicco, Grecia
info@intersos.gr
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Via Aniene 26 A
00198, Roma, Italia
Tel +39 06 853 7431
segreteria@intersos.org
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Press office
Chiara De Stefano
Tel +39 06 853 74330
ufficiostampa@intersos.org
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12 al sharif Naser Ben Jamil street
Amman, Giordania
jordan@intersos.org
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Saachi plaza, Argwings Kodhek Rd
Nairobi, Kenya
kenya@intersos.org
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Résidence Elysium, Avenue du Méridien Président
Dakar, Senegal
dakar.senegal@intersos.org
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Humanitarian Hub, 16 La Voise Creuse, 5th floor
1202, Geneva, Switzerland
miro.modrusan@intersos.org
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Our values
INTERSOS strives to be neutral, impartial, independent, with the conviction that every human being has the right to be rescued, protected, and cared for. The centrality of the human being is the principle from which all INTERSOS actions move, regardless of any political, religious, social or affiliation differences. We believe in the principles of equality, justice, peace, and solidarity and in the duty of every individual to help those in need and suffering and to do so in a way that is not conditioned by considerations or convictions of another nature.
INDEPENDENT
INTERSOS is not subject to political or ideological, national or international order. Its independence of thought and judgement legitimises INTERSOS to denounce any violation of human rights and any form of injustice and inequity without conditions. The same independence principle determines the criteria in choosing financial public and private partners.
INTERSOS is not subject to political or ideological, national or international order. Its independence of thought and judgement legitimises INTERSOS to denounce any violation of human rights and any form of injustice and inequity without conditions. The same independence principle determines the criteria in choosing financial public and private partners.
WITHOUT BARRIERS
INTERSOS operates in full coherence with the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the European Convention on Human rights. INTERSOS rejects any kind of distinction or discrimination based on race, gender, religion, nationality, ethnicity, or class of the people in need.
INTERSOS operates in full coherence with the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the European Convention on Human rights. INTERSOS rejects any kind of distinction or discrimination based on race, gender, religion, nationality, ethnicity, or class of the people in need.
HUMAN
Humanity is at the heart of INTERSOS' work. Our commitment is based on the centrality of the human being and the desire to prevent and alleviate suffering. Our workers are committed every day to protecting the most vulnerable people by listening, understanding and guaranteeing proximity to the populations in need.
Humanity is at the heart of INTERSOS' work. Our commitment is based on the centrality of the human being and the desire to prevent and alleviate suffering. Our workers are committed every day to protecting the most vulnerable people by listening, understanding and guaranteeing proximity to the populations in need.
NEUTRAL
INTERSOS activities guarantee a neutral approach. In conflict contexts we do not take sides, and we do not take part in political or religious disputes. Our activities aim to provide services to communities and aim to build a relationship of trust with people, without supporting or favouring anyone.
INTERSOS activities guarantee a neutral approach. In conflict contexts we do not take sides, and we do not take part in political or religious disputes. Our activities aim to provide services to communities and aim to build a relationship of trust with people, without supporting or favouring anyone.
IMPARTIAL
INTERSOS considers people in need of assistance regardless of any political, religious or social difference and affiliation. Its humanitarian activities are impartial and include any population or persons at risk or in significant need of assistance. At the same time INTERSOS will not refrain from identifying and adopting a political stance towards possible individual or institutional responsibilities in the light of specific catastrophic events, including natural or man-made disasters.
INTERSOS considers people in need of assistance regardless of any political, religious or social difference and affiliation. Its humanitarian activities are impartial and include any population or persons at risk or in significant need of assistance. At the same time INTERSOS will not refrain from identifying and adopting a political stance towards possible individual or institutional responsibilities in the light of specific catastrophic events, including natural or man-made disasters.
ATTENTIVE TO LOCAL POTENTIAL
INTERSOS puts at the centre of its activities the human value and dignity. This is why it immediately involves the local population when implementing actions, developing and strengthening the capabilities and expertise of individuals and of the community, thereby gradually eliminating dependence on external help. Its relationship with local populations is based on openness, dialogue, exchange and participation, in line with Accountability to Affected People (AAP).
INTERSOS puts at the centre of its activities the human value and dignity. This is why it immediately involves the local population when implementing actions, developing and strengthening the capabilities and expertise of individuals and of the community, thereby gradually eliminating dependence on external help. Its relationship with local populations is based on openness, dialogue, exchange and participation, in line with Accountability to Affected People (AAP).
PROFESSIONAL IN SOLIDARITY
INTERSOS considers solidarity and professionality as two fundamental, indispensable and inextricable components of its humanitarian actions. It considers these core elements to respond with humanity, efficiency and quality to the needs of the populations.
INTERSOS considers solidarity and professionality as two fundamental, indispensable and inextricable components of its humanitarian actions. It considers these core elements to respond with humanity, efficiency and quality to the needs of the populations.
TRANSPARENT
INTERSOS operates thanks to the financial support of public and private donors. The financial statements of every single project are verified by the public funding bodies and certified by firms of auditors.
INTERSOS operates thanks to the financial support of public and private donors. The financial statements of every single project are verified by the public funding bodies and certified by firms of auditors.
ATTENTIVE TO LOCAL CULTURES
INTERSOS carries out its activities through methods and behaviours that respect the cultural and religious contexts.
INTERSOS carries out its activities through methods and behaviours that respect the cultural and religious contexts.
People
Our staff comprises of competent and passionate people, motivated to do their part to help those in need.
Our history
INTERSOS is an international humanitarian organization, operating on the front line since 1992.