Complementarity --- During the time I worked with the Syrian RC. I experienced how responding to the needs of people affected by this protracted conflict in a complex environment needed a concert and a combination of different HD efforts.

• International actors as well as IFRC and ICRC: HD work with back donners, decision makers, and opinion leaders.
• National Society: using its local connections and grass roots to build reputation and trust and to negotiate access.

Source author: Maria Said mariasaid@redcross.org.UK