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Areas of expertise & Fields of activity:	Economic and Social: Biodiversity Climate Change Gender Issues and Advancement of Women: Women and health Women and the environment
Geographic scope:	International
Country of activity:	Ghana Costa Rica Bangladesh Viet Nam
Millennium Development Goals:	Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
Mission statement:	Founded in 2003 by Silvia Hidalgo, DARA is an independent organisation committed to improving the quality and effectiveness of aid for vulnerable populations suffering from conflict, disasters and climate change. DARA has recognised expertise in providing support in the field of humanitarian aid as well as climate change, disaster and risk reduction. We have conducted evaluations of humanitarian operations in over 40 countries across five continents for a variety of government, United Nations and European Union agencies as well as major international organisations, including the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement. Working with partners, DARA actively promotes humanitarian principles and best practice; provides quality analysis and evaluation of humanitarian interventions and monitors the human impact of climate change around the world. By evaluating impact and providing policy guidance and solutions, DARA works to improve aid effectiveness. DARA’s experienced international staff has consolidated expertise in development and humanitarian aid as well as climate change and disaster risk reduction management. Additionally, DARA draws on a wide network of recognised experts from around the world in multiple areas and sectors of the aid community in order to provide innovative solutions and practical knowledge for improving aid policy and practice.
Year established:	2003
Year of registration:	2003
Number and type of members:	Not Applicable
Affiliation with NGO networks:	Active Learning Network for Accountability and Perfomance in Humanitarian Action, the Global Campaign for Climate Change
Funding structure:	Donations and grants from domestic sources Foreign and international grants

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