NWHO is signatory of the Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Disaster Relief.

This code includes commitments to accountability and participation, strengthening local capacity and reducing vulnerability to future disaster, as well as meeting short term needs, and commitments to impartiality, stating that: “Aid is given regardless of the race, creed, or nationality of the recipients and without adverse distinction of any kind. Aid priorities are calculated on the basis of need alone”. 

Signatory to the Code of Conduct

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, with 186 member National Societies. Signatory to the Code of Conduct

NWHO is a member of Asian Disaster Reduction & Response Network (ADRRN).

ADRRN promotes the coordination and collaboration of NGOs and other stakeholders for effective and efficient disaster reduction and response in the Asia-Pacific region.

In February 2002, the Asia Disaster Reduction Centre (ADRC) Kobe and the United Nations Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN OCHA) in Kobe with the assistance of the ASEAN Foundation, brought together more than 30 NGOs from all over Asia to discuss the need for a network of NGOs for Disaster Reduction & Response in Asia. As a result, the Asian Disaster Reduction & Response Network (ADRRN) was formed.

NWHO is a member of Duryog Nivaran.

Duryog Nivaran is a network of individuals and organizations working in South Asia who are committed to promoting the alternative perspectives on disaster and vulnerability as a basis for disaster mitigation in the region..

NWHO is a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC).NWHO has adopted United Nations Global Compact's ten principles in the area of Human rights, Labour, the Environment and Anti-corruption.

The UN Global Compact is the first truly global corporate citizenship initiative that brings business together with UN Agencies, civil society and labour in support of its ten principles in the areas of human rights, labour-relations, environmental protection and anti-corruption. 

NWHO is a member of the Rehabilitation International (RI).

Rehabilitation International (RI) is a global network of experts, professionals and advocates working together to empower persons with  disabilities and provide sustainable solutions for a more inclusive and accessible society.

NWHO is a member of the International Federation of Settlements and Neighbourhood Centres (IFS).

The International Federation of Settlements and Neighbourhood Centres (IFS) is a global movement that connects community organizations that represent and respond to the different needs, strengths and aspirations of families and communities. Its mission is to build an inclusive global community by empowering, inspiring and connecting people who are working locally for social justice.

NWHO is a member of the Freshwater Action Network (FAN).

Freshwater Action Network (FAN) is a major network of civil society organisations implementing and influencing water and sanitation policy and practice. 

NWHO is a member of United Nations Volunteers (UNV).

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is the UN organization that contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide.

Volunteerism is a powerful means of engaging people in tackling development challenges, and it can transform the pace and nature of development. Volunteerism benefits both society at large and the individual volunteer by strengthening trust, solidarity and reciprocity among citizens, and by purposefully creating opportunities for participation.

NWHO is guided by both the UNHCR Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement and the Universal Declaration on Human Rights in all its emergency responses.