Humanitarian Advisory Group’s Post

Despite the work Refugee-led organizations (“RLOs”) worldwide do to improve the lives of community members and fight for sustainable solutions to the challenges they face, from legal status to access to education to addressing basic needs, they remain severely starved of funding. The overwhelming majority (over 99%) of humanitarian funding goes to international actors, and less than 1% goes to local actors. Even less of that funding goes to refugee-led organizations. On this #GivingTuesday we ask you to join us on a journey of creating a world where organizations led by refugees themselves are sustainably resourced and able to participate in decisions affecting their communities. Can we count on you to invest in us? 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dbXkn_Hw #RefugeesLead #RRLI #GivingTuesday2023

Ahead of the European Humanitarian Forum, together with THIERRY BENLAHSEN have gathered 60+ experts to discuss how we could do better to respond to the needs of affected communities in the most neglected crises. Read here what came out of it :

Interesting talk at #EHF (European Humanitarian Forum) with Jagan Chapagain addressing challenges of #supplychain when delivering humanitarian aid. My key takeaway: 🌍 de-silo: encourage collaboration between humanitarian organisations to reduce cost of supply and increase efficiency 🛖 act as local as possible to empower communities, reduce transportation cost - Increase cash based aid 🚑 Better prepare and plan - enhance anticipatory actions 🏭 Further develop partnership with private sector. 💻 Go for more digitalisation At #belgianredcross we are on the way

We are gearing up to introduce the revised Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS). As we prepare for this, I am reminded of the incredible impact our collective efforts can have on communities in need. Despite the challenges we may face and the obstacles that may arise, it is crucial that we remain committed. It all begins with listening to the communities and continuing to prioritize their needs. After all, they are not just beneficiaries – they're the rightful owners of our support. Let's continue to uphold accountability, transparency, and quality in everything we do. Stay tuned for updates! #HumanitarianAid #AccountabilityMatters #QualityStandards #CHSRevision #MakeAidWork #ShiftThePower

The New Humanitarian - Geneva - 2 January 2024: Trends driving humanitarian need in 2024 (and what to do about them)

Kwanli Kladstrup looks at how Concern UK response in Haiti differs from other countries they work in that are affected by conflict, and how support is possible despite the challenges. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/ektrhXBJ

The 2024 Global Humanitarian Overview (GHO) requires $48.65B to assist 187.8M people in need across 71 countries. As of the end of May 2024, reported GHO funding stands at $7.85B, which is 20% less than the $9.8B reported at the same time last year. Currently, there is a $40.8B gap between the financial requirements and available resources. Adequate GHO funding is crucial for effectively responding to global humanitarian crises. I am anticipating next week's United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Humanitarian Affairs Segment (HAS), where we will deepen the discussion on the Global Humanitarian Overview and discuss both current and emerging humanitarian challenges. Read the Global Humanitarian Overview 2024 update here 👉 https://bit.ly/4cdff1t Together, we #InvestInHumanity

Engaging in a timely and crucial discussion on humanitarian action with a responsible exit strategy has never been more crucial than in the present era. I am thrilled to announce that my recent discussion with the Danish Red Cross on the humanitarian exit dilemma is now available! In this thought-provoking discussion, we delve into the constant challenges faced by the Danish Red Cross when deciding whether to withdraw from complex situations or continue their presence. We explore the importance of weighing different values at stake and how this process can aid humanitarian NGOs in making informed decisions regarding their stay or departure. One key aspect I propose is the examination of non-consequentialist values that are often overlooked. These values assign significant weight to the special bond between frontline aid workers and the communities they serve, the unique obligation humanitarian NGOs have to assist the extremely vulnerable, and the potential role of these organisations in shaping reasonable expectations among affected individuals. By examining these critical perspectives, we aim to uncover new insights and foster a broader understanding of the complex dynamics involved in humanitarian exits. I invite you to join the conversation and contribute your thoughts to this important dialogue. Listen to the conversation here https://lnkd.in/eFt8HNvN

What is the meaning of the term "HDP-Nexus"? In our line of work, you might've heard of the three areas of: ➡️ Humanitarian Aid (Immediate relief such as food, water, and medical support to save lives in emergencies), ➡️Development Cooperation: (Long-term projects like building schools and hospitals to enable economic and social growth) and ➡️Peace Work (Initiatives to promote social cohesion and peaceful coexistence). At Malteser International, we strive to take all three components into account in our work. This is because we believe that humanitarian aid, development cooperation and peacebuilding can only create lasting solutions for crisis-affected regions if they go hand in hand. This is the meaning of the "Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus" or "HDP-Nexus" for short. Weaving these threads together leads to a more sustainable change for good, paving the way for a hopeful future. #MalteserInternational #HDPNexus #BuildingResilience #SustainableFuture #PeaceAndDevelopment #HumanitarianAid