Aid that doesn’t listen, fails.

Ground Truth Solutions works with people affected by crisis to ensure their views drive the decisions, and shape the systems that affect their lives.

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DRC Ebola Outbreak 2026: community perceptions, suggestions and fears 

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) declared its 17th Ebola outbreak on 15 May 2026 after health authorities confirmed cases caused by the Bundibugyo virus in Ituri Province.

Evidence from earlier outbreaks – including through GTS’ work in the 2014-2016 West Africa Ebola Outbreak – shows that meaningful community engagement, systematic feedback collection and trusted local intermediaries can improve acceptance of public health measures and strengthen outbreak control.   

We talked with people in Ebola-affected  areas  of  Ituri about their key concerns, perceptions of and their suggestions and advocacy messages on the Ebola outbreak and response.  

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Whose priorities count? A make or break moment for global solidarity in crises.

In 2025, we spoke with more than 14,000 people experiencing crisis across 12 countries as sweeping aid cuts stretched humanitarian response to breaking point and global governance hit a point of rupture.

We look at how aid cuts are affecting people, how aligned humanitarian prioritisation is with communities' own priorities and how a shrinking formal aid sector is affecting the broader aid ecosystem.

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Ten years on from the World Humanitarian Summit, would the grandest bargain we could make simply be to get out of the way?
Ten years on from the World Humanitarian Summit, would the grandest bargain we could make simply be to get out of the way?
Women on the frontlines of Afghanistan’s climate crisis
Women on the frontlines of Afghanistan’s climate crisis
Communities in Chad are not getting the support they need to cope with worsening climate impacts: a back-to-basics approach to humanitarian aid makes this worse
Communities in Chad are not getting the support they need to cope with worsening climate impacts: a back-to-basics approach to humanitarian aid makes this worse
“Impossible choices” - four things people in Sudan want aid providers to consider
“Impossible choices” - four things people in Sudan want aid providers to consider
Out of the shadows​: Stories from 4000 women of life under the Taliban in Afghanistan
Out of the shadows​: Stories from 4000 women of life under the Taliban in Afghanistan
We will never stop standing up for accountability and justice in times of crisis.
We will never stop standing up for accountability and justice in times of crisis.
Navigate this crisis by listening to people, not through agency politics
Navigate this crisis by listening to people, not through agency politics
The “Empowering Communities” Global Humanitarian Overview: In an era of ruthless prioritisation, whose priorities count?
The “Empowering Communities” Global Humanitarian Overview: In an era of ruthless prioritisation, whose priorities count?
Anticipatory Action a must-have in complex crises – but is it impossible to get it right? Views from Chad and Nigeria
Anticipatory Action a must-have in complex crises – but is it impossible to get it right? Views from Chad and Nigeria
No more Mr. Nice Guy: why the new ERC will need to be crystal clear who he’s working for to resuscitate a floundering humanitarian system 
No more Mr. Nice Guy: why the new ERC will need to be crystal clear who he’s working for to resuscitate a floundering humanitarian system 

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« Que Dieu aide notre gouvernement afin que ce problème termine.» Perceptions, suggestions et craintes des personnes vivant au coeur de l’épidémie d’Ebola
Democratic Republic of the Congo
« Que Dieu aide notre gouvernement afin que ce problème termine.» Perceptions, suggestions et craintes des personnes vivant au coeur de l’épidémie d’Ebola
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo
“May God help our government solve this problem.” Perceptions, suggestions and fears of people living at the centre of the Ebola outbreak
Democratic Republic of the Congo
“May God help our government solve this problem.” Perceptions, suggestions and fears of people living at the centre of the Ebola outbreak
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Mariam’s journey: User journeys of cash recipients in Sudan – Summary
Sudan
Mariam’s journey: User journeys of cash recipients in Sudan – Summary
Sudan
Sudan
Manal’s journey: User journeys of cash recipients in Sudan – Summary
Sudan
Manal’s journey: User journeys of cash recipients in Sudan – Summary
Sudan
Sudan
Aisha’s journey: User journeys of cash recipients in Sudan – Summary
Sudan
Aisha’s journey: User journeys of cash recipients in Sudan – Summary
Sudan
Sudan
“Cash provides me with a sense of freedom” User journeys of cash recipients in Sudan
Sudan
“Cash provides me with a sense of freedom” User journeys of cash recipients in Sudan
Sudan
Sudan
“We are stuck in a vicious cycle” People in Somalia on resilience, livelihoods, and aid - in Somali
Somalia
“We are stuck in a vicious cycle” People in Somalia on resilience, livelihoods, and aid - in Somali
Somalia
Somalia
“Distribute aid to the poor, not those in power” - Community perceptions of aid provision in Ukraine
Ukraine
“Distribute aid to the poor, not those in power” - Community perceptions of aid provision in Ukraine
Ukraine
Ukraine
“We do not wait helplessly”: How communities in Somalia are coping with a “double shock” drought
Somalia
“We do not wait helplessly”: How communities in Somalia are coping with a “double shock” drought
Somalia
Somalia
Whose priorities count? A make or break moment for global solidarity in crises.
Global
Whose priorities count? A make or break moment for global solidarity in crises.
Global
Global
Community engagement as a mindset: lessons for a community-led response and leadership
Somalia
Community engagement as a mindset: lessons for a community-led response and leadership
Somalia
Somalia
“I ask you to involve us, because without us, it will not succeed.” What communities have taught us about effective and accountable humanitarian aid.
Chad
“I ask you to involve us, because without us, it will not succeed.” What communities have taught us about effective and accountable humanitarian aid.
Chad
Chad
“Save what remains of Gaza.” Community perspectives on aid, survival and humanity during the genocide - in Arabic
occupied Palestinian territory
“Save what remains of Gaza.” Community perspectives on aid, survival and humanity during the genocide - in Arabic
occupied Palestinian territory
occupied Palestinian territory
« Je vous demande de nous impliquer dans la prise de décision, car sans nous ça ne vas pas réussir. » Ce que les communautés nous ont appris sur l’aide humanitaire de qualité
Chad
« Je vous demande de nous impliquer dans la prise de décision, car sans nous ça ne vas pas réussir. » Ce que les communautés nous ont appris sur l’aide humanitaire de qualité
Chad
Chad
“We are stuck in a vicious cycle” People in Somalia on resilience, livelihoods, and aid
Somalia
“We are stuck in a vicious cycle” People in Somalia on resilience, livelihoods, and aid
Somalia
Somalia

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