Norwegian People's Aid

Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) is the labour movement’s humanitarian organisation for solidarity. We support people in their struggle for more power and greater influence over their own lives and social development.

NPA is a membership-governed organisation with approximately 12 000 members organised in local groups across the country. 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 we 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.