GISF Why I’m Vaxxed: personal stories from aid workers around the world
Therefore, at the request of members and others from the wider humanitarian community, GISF have put together some short videos to encourage staff to have…
6 Dec 2021 News
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Covid-19
Why I’m Vaxxed: personal stories from aid workers around the world
Many aid organisations have highlighted the difficulties of managing vaccination requirements, and vaccine hesitancy in their operations. Therefore, at the request of members and others from the wider humanitarian community, GISF have put together some short videos to encourage staff…
2 Dec 2021 Resource
The ‘Insight’
Jason joined GISF in December 2020 as Deputy Director for the Americas and since then has been helping NGOs deal with the fall out of the pandemic. Prior to that he worked for World Vision as a Global Security Advisor…
2 Nov 2021 Resource
VOICE out loud | Special Edition: The value of NGOs humanitarian action in the era of COVID-19
Since March 2020, COVID-19 has changed the world and pushed humanitarian needs to record levels. As is too often the case at times of crisis, it is the world’s most fragile contexts that are likely to be most impacted by…
10 Sep 2021 Resource
Keeping up with COVID-19: essential guidance for NGO security risk managers – Module B12: COVID-19 Related Threats and Mitigation Table
Module 12: ‘ Covid-19 Related Threats and Mitigation Table’ is in section (B) ‘Operational Security’ of our three-part series ‘Keeping up with COVID-19: Essential guidance for NGO security risk management’. This module sets out COVID-19 related threats to personnel, assets,…
26 Jul 2021 Resource
Local humanitarian action during Covid-19: findings from a diary study
‘Local’ humanitarian organisations based in areas of crisis are the first to respond to disasters, conflicts and displacement. During the Covid-19 pandemic, these actors stepped up again, delivering medical supplies, food and other relief for those directly affected by the…
20 Jul 2021 Resource
Covid-19 Vaccinations in Nigeria: what are the implications for international NGOs?
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…
2 Jul 2021 Blog
Keeping up with Covid-19 | Webinar Recording
In April 2021 GISF hosted a webinar that was open to both members and non-members to feature insights from the recent release of GISF’s modules on gender-based harassment and abuse risks for personnel during Covid-19, inclusivity and security risk management.…
13 May 2021 Resource
Keeping up with COVID-19: essential guidance for NGO security risk managers – A1. Returning to Operations
The events of the past several months have presented a wide range of challenges to the International NGO (INGO) community as COVID-19 has spread rapidly around the world. The operational realities of COVID-19 are causing organizations to create and adapt…
6 May 2021 Resource
Keeping up with COVID-19: essential guidance for NGO security risk managers – B7. Risk assessment for country operations
The events of the past several months have presented a wide range of challenges to the International NGO (INGO) community as COVID-19 has spread rapidly around the world. The operational realities of COVID-19 are causing organizations to create and adapt…
6 May 2021 Resource