Featuring conversations with expert speakers, the GISF podcast addresses major security challenges and questions in the NGO sector.

In a global context complicated by protracted conflicts, climate change, and public health emergencies, we ask: what does the security and safety of aid workers look like? And what might it look like in the future?

In each episode of our podcast, we introduce a conversation on a key topic for NGO security – from the localisation of aid, to digital risks, and much more. These conversations are enriched by expert guests spanning security professionals, humanitarians, and more.

About this Episode:

In this latest episode, Matt Stockton (GISF’s Technical Security Risk Management Lead), joins Emily Wright (GISF’s Research Officer) for a frank conversation on the successes and learnings from his recent mission in the Middle East. 

Matt spent several weeks in Jordan and Lebanon during the Israel-Hezbollah conflict. During his time in the region, Matt was seconded to the Lebanon Humanitarian INGO Forum. Working closely with the Forum, Matt helped to improve security coordination and training in the region, to protect aid workers during a moment of heightened risk and uncertainty. Matt was also supported by Action Against Hunger which hosted him during his time in Lebanon.

The full transcript for the episode is attached on the left.