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Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Weeks (HNPW) The Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Weeks (HNPW) is the annual event of the LEP (leading-edge programme) and the largest event of its kind. Every year, the HNPW brings together more than 2000 experts in…
For the past six years, I have worked for the Syrian Association for Relief and Development (SARD), a local humanitarian organisation operating in northwest Syria.
Nigeria committed to implementing measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Nigeria. Like the restrictions and national lockdowns experienced by populations elsewhere, the Nigerian…
A deliberate assault on healthcare provision Ten years into the war in Syria, 13.4 million people – more than half of the country’s pre-war population…
GISF researched local NGO's experiences in partnerships and developed a guide that promotes a more equitable approach to managing security risks. Based on this, we organised two webinars at the Humanitarian Network and Partnerships Week (HNPW) and launched a series of eight online workshops bringing together local and international NGOs. The journey has been both enriching and challenging. This blog identifies three valuable lessons we learnt while promoting risk-sharing in partnerships for those seeking to do the same.
GISF is bringing together experts from across the aid world, to co-host multiple open access events aiming for broader engagement and increased understanding of Security…
I joined the GISF March forum during my first week working for GISF. It opened my eyes to the many security risks that aid workers…
As a programme assistant in the RA Division at USAID, I support the programmatic and technical analysis of risks to provide early warning, effective mitigation…
Increasing attacks on aid workers continue jeopardising the sustainability of aid operations. Last year, 484 major attacks against aid workers were reported, 124 of which…
Everyone has the right to a just and sustainable world in which they can thrive. But billions are still trapped in poverty and injustice. Today’s economic models have failed the world. Unjust systems have concentrated power in the hands of…