Sphere Member
KALU Institute is a full member of the Sphere Association, the successor to the Sphere Project, which began in 1997 as an inter-agency initiative to establish agreed minimum standards for humanitarian crisis response. Its flagship publication, the Sphere Handbook, is one of the most widely known and internationally recognized sets of principles and minimum standards for humanitarian response.
UNAC – Universidad de las Américas y el Caribe
KALU Institute has signed an agreement for the “Development and Accreditation of Studies in Humanitarian Action” with the University of the Americas and the Caribbean and the Latin American Center for Scientific Research and Innovation (Colima, Mexico).
International Humanitarian Studies Association
Kalu Institute is a member of the International Humanitarian Studies Association (IHSA). IHSA is a network dedicated to the study of humanitarian crises caused by natural disasters, conflicts, or political instability. Humanitarian studies focus on how humanitarian crises evolve, how they affect people and their institutions, communities, and societies, and the solutions that are implemented in response.
International Federation of the Red Cross
A framework collaboration agreement has been signed between Kalu Institute and the Americas Zone of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies for the development of volunteering, training, and research.
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
A Long-Term Agreement (LTA) has been signed between UNFPA and Kalu Institute for the tutoring of its Distance Learning Programme on Population Issues (DLPI).
European Distance and E-Learning Network – EDEN
Kalu Institute is a member of the European Distance and E-Learning Network (EDEN). EDEN is open to credible educational institutions—such as universities, international networks, research organizations, and companies—interested in virtual learning. Its mission is to share knowledge and foster understanding among professionals in online education, and to promote best practices across Europe.
UNAL – National University of Colombia
An agreement has been signed between Kalu Institute and the National University of Colombia to strengthen cooperation aimed at developing training programs on topics related to humanitarian action, forced displacement, armed conflict, and socioeconomic development.
Academie de l’Excellence (ACADEXE)
In Cameroon, KALU has signed a collaboration agreement with ACADEXE – the Academy for Excellence. ACADEXE is a prestigious educational institution specializing in humanitarian studies, based in Douala. This agreement aims to share knowledge and learning resources between both organizations in order to expand the course offerings for our students and to organize training events in Cameroon.
Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe
A framework collaboration agreement has been signed between Kalu Institute and Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe for the development of volunteering, training, and research.
IEH – Institute of Humanitarian Studies
Kalu Institute is a member of the Institute of Humanitarian Studies (IEH), contributing to the effort to promote research on humanitarian issues among academia, NGOs, and United Nations system agencies. This initiative focuses on improving decision-making, prioritization, and the quality of humanitarian assistance.
Desarrollo 2000 en África
D2000 is an NGO focused on promoting development in Sub-Saharan Africa. They work in areas such as health, nutrition, water access, environment, education, and infrastructure development. A framework collaboration agreement has been signed with them for the development of volunteering, training, and research.
Through this agreement, D2000 may request trained cooperation volunteers for their projects in Equatorial Guinea, as well as support for research on topics related to international cooperation. They will also have access to training under favorable conditions.
University of Almería
An agreement has been signed between Kalu Institute and the University of Almería to develop collaborative relations, initially establishing an exchange of information, training programs, research projects, and development cooperation programs.
Namasté NGO – Volunteering in Nepal
Namasté is an NGO operating in Nepal under the principle of “local solutions to local problems.” They currently manage volunteer opportunities in Nepal aimed at providing a home for abandoned orphaned children, as well as promoting community development. A framework collaboration agreement has been signed with them for the development of volunteering, training, and research.
Through this agreement, Namasté NGO will be able to request trained cooperation volunteers for their work in Nepal, as well as support for research on topics related to international cooperation. They will also have access to training under favorable conditions.
ADRA
A framework collaboration agreement has been signed between Kalu Institute and ADRA Argentina for the development of volunteering, training, and research.
Spanish Red Cross
An educational cooperation agreement has been signed between Kalu Institute and the Spanish Red Cross.
La Rioja NGO Coordinator
A framework collaboration agreement has been signed between Kalu Institute and the La Rioja NGO Coordinator for the development of volunteering, training, and research.