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In the context of the global cholera upsurge and in particular the most recent outbreak in Zambia, Eva Niederberger, Santiago Ripoll and Tom Barker blog about the importance of centring cholera outbreak preparedness and response strategies on the circumstances and needs of communities and the experiences and insights of local…
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14 December 2023
Decolonising Humanitarian Action: A Multiplicity of Meanings, Modes and Methods
14 December 2023
Decolonising Humanitarian Action: A Multiplicity of Meanings, Modes and Methods
On 14 December 2023, this webinar, led by SSHAP Fellows, explored the multiple and emerging meanings, modes and methods for decolonising aid and emergency response. Le 14 décembre 2023, ce webinaire, animé par les boursiers SSHAP, explorera les significations, modes et méthodes multiples et émergents pour décoloniser l'aide et les…
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In this blog, Sylvie Imata and Godefroid Muzalia, who work at Groupe d'Etudes sur les Conflits et la Sécurité Humaine (GEC-SH) - a Central & East Africa Regional Hub partner organisation - explore how humanitarian actors, including NGOs, can be aware of and sensitive to the needs and perceptions of…
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In this blog, current SSHAP fellow and Programme Coordinator at the Arab Youth Sustainable Development Network (AYSDN) in Yemen, Mamoon Al Abasi, shares his experiences implementing solar power as a solution to the humanitarian crisis. He discusses the positive impacts he has seen in various projects, but also reflects on…
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People with disabilities around the world face discrimination in their daily lives, including in their abilities to access public services and infrastructure. But what are the experiences of people with disabilities during disasters and emergencies? Do emergency responses take into account their needs? In this blog, Obindra B. Chand and…
