Local Solidarity Groups

Local Solidary Groups are small local teams, circles or clubs of members from all walks of life, who feel concerned by the humanitarian crisis and its impact on refugees and are united in their shared belief in our common humanity and in solidarity.

LSGs promote refugee agency in humanitarian action and co-create public spaces in European countries for solidarity with refugees in the Global South by:

creating safe spaces to exchange and learn about humanitarian action and how its challenges affect us all,
giving visibility to RLOs in the Global South and communicating on their initiatives,
raising awareness on one of the most important global issues of our time
supporting partner RLO(s) and refugee leadership in the Global South with expertise and technical skills,
raising critical funds to support refugee-led initiatives by women, youth and persons with disabilities in particular, and community resilience in exile,
developing diverse partnerships that support the activities of the LSG.

Join or set up a Local Solidarity Group

By joining CALLS Network, you become part of a social movement that builds unique bridges and fosters concrete forms of solidarities between grassroots communities in Europe and refugees in humanitarian action in the Global South.

As a member, you will have the unique opportunity to:

Be part of a European social movement.
Contribute to one of the most important global issues of our time.
Use your agency to leverage the power of your local network and impact your community.
Network with others to expand the community of supporters who stand with refugees in humanitarian action.
Co-create new forms of solidarity to help refugees rebuild their communities in the Global South and enhancing their resilience.
Use your skills and talents to promote human dignity and a power shift in the humanitarian system.
Make a tangible difference to reshape the narrative about refugees.

The benefits of joining a Local Solidarity Group

Put your values into practice.
Participate in action-centred activities and goals.
Collaborate in projects and critical resourcing.
See the direct impact of your actions.
Learn more about international aid and the challenges the system faces.
Gain a shared understanding about dynamic and changing contexts in the Global South.
Feel you belong to a community that shares your values and concerns.
Be part of a friendly and uplifting network.