Norad

A large group of women and children, many wearing colorful clothing, are gathered outdoors under the shade of trees in a dry, sandy area.

Stronger Locally Led Humanitarian Action

Norway aims for a greater share of humanitarian assistance to be led locally. Launching a pilot programme, the goal is to reach people in crisis more rapidly in Sudan, Syria and Myanmar.

Norad - The Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation

Norad is an administrative and specialist body for development cooperation and supports the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Climate and the Environment in achieving the goals of Norwegian development policy and promoting sustainable development. The UN's sustainability goals, climate goals and human rights form the basis of Norad's work. Norad is based in Oslo and has around 320 employees.

A white dove flies over a group of uniformed people wearing white hats, with the text "Peace Out?" at the bottom of the image.
Event
28 January 2026

Norad Conference 2026: Peace Out?

We are living in a time where the number of wars and conflicts are increasing, affecting numerous countries around the world. At the Norad Conference 2026, we will highlight the human and economic costs of war and the battle for truth.

The Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine

The Nansen Programme for Ukraine is a Norwegian support programme for both civilian and military aid, with a total budget of NOK 275 billion for the period 2023–2030.

The image depicts an individual wearing protective gear, including a blue vest and a face shield, standing in a dry, open landscape. The person is holding a tool that resembles a metal detector, suggesting they are engaged in work related to safety or demining.
The image shows a large group of children and young people standing outside on an open, dusty field in Zambia. They have their backs to the camera and are watching a football match or game taking place further ahead. The children are dressed in colorful clothes, and the atmosphere is lively and social. There are a few scattered trees around the field, and the light is soft, as if it is sunset or early morning.

Norad report: 839 million people live in extreme poverty

According to Norad’s new poverty report, 1 in 10 people in the world have to manage to live on less than NOK 30 per day.