About Us
Redefining the effectiveness of humanitarian action.
The Centre for Humanitarian Impact (CHI) is a global hub established in Istanbul in 2026 to redefine the effectiveness of humanitarian action by bridging the gap between local and global humanitarian actors.
Who we are
Bridging global policy and local action.
From our strategic base in Istanbul, we bridge the gap between global policy and local action supporting more effective, accountable, and impactful humanitarian responses.
We believe that meaningful humanitarian learning is built on the exchange of field experience, practical knowledge, and collaborative learning across diverse humanitarian contexts.
- Global Humanitarian StandardsSystematising capacity development through shared standards.
- Multi-stakeholder collaborationFostering collaboration across humanitarian actors.
- Evidence-based researchProducing rigorous research that informs practice.
What's next
Building the next generation of humanitarian leaders.
Our roadmap invests in the people and institutions that will carry the sector forward.
What we do
Four ways we strengthen our community.
Join us in building a more resilient humanitarian ecosystem.
A more resilient, principled, and impact-driven humanitarian sector built together.