Much of the funding for activities in the Global South comes from our Global North members & associates through joint fundraising efforts. Humana People to People spans the globe through 30 independent national member associations, who are all members of The Federation Humana People to People. Our organisation is officially registered in Switzerland and has its operational headquarters located in
Zimbabwe. We grew out of a progressive education movement in the 1970s, rooted in the struggle against apartheid and colonialism. We are committed to tackling some of the world’s major humanitarian, social and environmental challenges. The Federation Humana People to People supports its members in delivering critical on-the-ground programs across Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America. In 2025, working in 46 countries across five continents, members of the Federation Humana People to People have implemented 1,856 development projects in the areas of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment, Community Development, Health, Humanitarian and Education, reaching over 17.1 million people in Africa, Asia, and Central and South America. Globally, we had over 20,000 employees by the end of December 2025. Our international development work is characterized by the same agenda: protecting the planet, building communities, and supporting people by connecting them with others, unleashing their potential for positive change and action. At our heart is a set of principles on how to create development and to raise funds for it. The countless partners, national and international, who have supported – and continue to support – our work over the years, share this ethos. Our activities are aligned with the UN 2030 Agenda. Working side by side with people in their communities and our numerous partners, we support countries as they strive to meet the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, creating lasting positive change in the process.
