Voluntary Organisations in Cooperation in Emergencies
VOICE
VOICE (Voluntary Organisations in Cooperation in Emergencies) is the largest network of European non governmental organisations that implement principled humanitarian projects and programmes in crisis contexts worldwide. VOICE is the primary interlocutor between European humanitarian NGOs and the European Union (EU), dedicated to fostering effective humanitarian engagement. We use our collective voice towards the European Union and its Member States to promote effective and principled humanitarian responses. We advocate for the continued recognition of the key role of NGOs in humanitarian action, and for adequate resources to meet the needs of those living in the most vulnerable contexts and conditions.
Lobbying Activity
Meeting with Lukas Holub (Head of Unit Budget)
30 Oct 2025 · Meeting with VOICE on Global Europe
Meeting with Lora Borissova (Cabinet of Commissioner Hadja Lahbib)
30 Sept 2025 · • Humanitarian crises • Global crises • Humanitarian aid
Meeting with Lora Borissova (Cabinet of Commissioner Hadja Lahbib)
24 Jul 2025 · • Humanitarian crises • Global crises • Fragility • Middle East
Meeting with Frederik Schutyser (Head of Unit European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations)
16 Jul 2025 · Courtesy meeting covering updates on budget, event planning and humanitarian reset discussions
Meeting with Hanna Jahns (Director European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations)
26 Jun 2025 · Courtesy meeting in the context of VOICE’s annual General Assembly, including a presentation by the Director followed by a Q&A session
Meeting with Lenka Filipkova (Director Budget) and
26 Mar 2025 · The meeting focused on humanitarian aid under the next MFF as well as funding challenges
Meeting with Mihaela Zupancic Magovac (Director European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations)
20 Feb 2025 · Discussion on DG ECHO and VOICE Partnership
Meeting with Hanna Jahns (Director European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations) and
23 Jan 2025 · Discussion on DG ECHO Policies
Meeting with Jasna Pajnkihar (Cabinet of Commissioner Hadja Lahbib)
15 Jan 2025 · European Humanitarian Forum