About Norwegian People's Aid

Norwegian People’s Aid is a humanitarian organization rooted in the Norwegian Labour Movement. We support people in their struggle for more power and influence over their own lives and in the development of their societies.

Norwegian People’s Aid has about 12 000 members organized in local branches all over Norway. First Aid, Mountain Rescue Service and emergency aid are important components in their work. Other focus areas are the running of receptions centers for refugees, voluntary activities for elderly and disabled, as well as work against racism.

On an international level, Norwegian People’s aid has commitments in more than 30 countries. Local competence is the key for sustainable projects. That is why we always work through local partners and with local authorities.  Norwegian People’s Aid is one of the leading organizations worldwide in humanitarian mine action. We have been actively promoting an international ban on landmines.

The work of Norwegian People’s Aid has four main pillars:

• Work against oppression, poverty and unfair distribution of resources.
• Fighting racism and discrimination.
• Working for gender equality, and against violence and abuse.
• Prevention, promoting voluntarism and building competence.