Norwegian People's Aid (Norwegian: Norsk Folkehjelp) is a non-governmental organization, founded in 1939 as the Norwegian Labour Movement's humanitarian organisation for solidarity.
NPA’s vision is: Solidarity in Action. The organization focuses its work around two main areas: “Fair distribution of power and recourses”; and “Protection of life and health”.
It describes its four fundamental pillars as "the fight against oppression, poverty and unjust distribution", "the fight against racism and discrimination", "work for equality and against violence and injustice" and "prevention, voluntary engagement and competence-building".
The current Secretary General is Liv Tørres.
NPA is a membership-governed organisation with approximately 12,000 members organised in local groups across Norway. First aid, mountain rescue and disaster preparedness are central tasks for the voluntary groups. Other areas are the management of refugee reception centres and volunteer centres, anti-racist activities and work for the elderly and disabled.
Internationally, NPA is engaged in more than 30 countries. Local foundation is the key to sustainable projects and that is why NPA always work through local partners and local authorities. NPA is one of the world’s foremost organisations in humanitarian mine clearance and works actively in Norway and internationally to obtain a ban on landmines. NPA is also involved in international projects promoting democratization; the rights of indigenous people, equality; and fair distribution of land and resources.
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