Harvard Humanitarian Initiative

Classes are almost back in session! Are you a graduate student at Harvard and interested in humanitarian studies or a career in humanitarian practice alongside your master’s or doctoral degree? Join the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative for an information session on September 10 at 1:00 PM EST to learn about how you can enroll in the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health's Humanitarian Studies Concentration this Fall 2024 semester.

Register here: https://buff.ly/3MmlbKp

We are excited to announce the recent publication of a study in the Journal of Surgical Research: "Effectiveness of a Bleeding Control Course for Public Transit Drivers in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania." This study explores the impact of training Bodaboda (motorcycle taxi) drivers in life-saving bleeding control techniques. The study finds that this is a cost-effective approach in empowering drivers to respond to emergencies in urban areas where formal Emergency Medical Services systems may be lacking, offering potential improvements in trauma care.

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Today, on we at the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative honor humanitarian workers worldwide who dedicate their lives to helping people in need. According to United Nations OCHA, over 170 humanitarians have been killed this year, with at least 150 more injured or abducted. Civilians and aid workers in conflict zones are facing unprecedented dangers. We call for the unwavering protection, dignity, and safety of all civilians and aid workers. It’s time to demand accountability and action from those in power. We must .

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(Video Credit: United Nations OCHA)

Act For Humanity - WHD 2024 This World Humanitarian Day, celebrating humanitarian workers is not enough. We need those in power to act now to ensure the protection of civilians, includi...

Join the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative on September 12, 2024, at 10 am ET for a virtual showcase of our work to improve lives in humanitarian crises. During this open house, participants will learn more about how we create new knowledge and advance evidence-based leadership in disasters and humanitarian crises through our two main focus areas: the Humanitarian Academy at Harvard and Research & Translation. Discover how you can get involved!

This event is limited to members of Harvard Schools and Teaching Hospitals.
Register now: https://harvard.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwrd-CuqzMoEtQWxIue2zmT9fc_BymY3JIl #/registration

Registration for the in-person 2025 Humanitarian Response Intensive Course (HRIC) is open. The course will run from April 22 to May 4, 2025 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. Be the first to register and take advantage of the early registration discount through October 10, 2024.
Registration: https://learning.hhi.harvard.edu/product?catalog=HRIC2025
More Information: https://hhi.harvard.edu/humanitarian-response-intensive-course

The Harvard Humanitarian Initiative was proud to co-sponsor the International Workshop on Climate-Resilient Development in Southeast Asia! Held at the Center for Geographic and Information Studies, Harvard University, on July 26-27, 2024, the workshop brought together experts from around the world to discuss climate resilient development. Participants joined from countries including the United States, Germany, Australia, China, the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Bangladesh.

One of the highlights was a presentation by Harvard Humanitarian Initiative's Director of Program on Resilient Communities, Vincenzo Bollettino on "Factors Contributing to Disaster Preparedness and Resilience in the Philippines."

The event featured 29 insightful papers and 17 engaging poster sessions, fostering rich discussions and collaborations. Special thanks to our colleagues from the Philippines, including Arvin Hadlos, Maria Carinnes P. Alejandra, Ivee Fuerzas, Karl Sam M. Maquiling, and Ven Paolo B. Valenzuela, for their valuable contributions.

Recently, Dr. Phuong Pham, our Director of Education at the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, and esteemed Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, moderated a session at the 3rd Conference of Global Health Forum of the Boao Forum for Asia in Beijing.

The session, co-sponsored by International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC titled " Universal Health Coverage-Community and People-Centered Health Responses to Deliver Impact, Resilience, and Sustainability,” featured a distinguished panel, including H.E. Danilo Türk, Mrs. Antonia Sarr, Prof. Zhou Xiaonong, Dr. Petra Khoury, Mr. Bei Xiaochao, and Ms. Ma Li.

The discussion focused on addressing the global shortage of health workers and the critical role of community health workers in bridging the gap to ensure essential health services for all. Dialogues like these are crucial as we continue to explore innovative approaches to enhance healthcare resilience and sustainability, especially in the face of growing global health challenges.
We are proud of Dr. Phuong Pham's contribution to this vital conversation and look forward to furthering our commitment to global health equity.

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: Maple Goh
Maple is a New Zealand physician and recent graduate of the Master of Public Health at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public HealthChan School of Public Health. She is passionate about humanitarian affairs, capacity strengthening, and refugee and migrant health. In her free time, she is often indulging in a mix of creative hobbies, including being an amateur ceramicist, violinist, and appreciating foreign films. The picture is from her favorite spot in the world – Moke Lake in New Zealand.

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Today, the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative joins the global community in recognizing World Refugee Day! The number of refugees has reached a record high of 36.4 million, and this day is a powerful reminder of the resilience, courage, and strength of the millions of refugees worldwide who have been forced to flee their homes due to conflict, persecution, and violence.

At the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, we believe in the importance of building a world where refugees are always included and welcomed.

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World Refugee Day | United Nations The Day offers a chance to raise awareness of the plight of refugees around the world and of the efforts to protect their human rights.

Our Spring 2024 Newsletter is Out!

Stay updated with the latest news, events, and research from the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative. If you haven't subscribed yet, make sure to sign up to receive our next newsletter and stay informed!

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2024 Humanitarian Response Simulation, Engaging Webinars, Spark Grantees, and Happenings at HHI Latest news, updates, events, and research from HHI Spring 2024 Newsletter Training Humanitarian Response Leaders in the Middle East and Africa Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI) collaborated with

Join Dr. Sean Kivlehan, Director of the Emergency Health Systems Program at Harvard Humanitarian Initiative on the H1 Connect monthly healthcare professional webinar on Tuesday June 11, 2024 at 8am ET.

Sign up for the webinar here: https://hubs.la/Q02zQ9Kf0

Next week, H1 Connect will be hosting our monthly healthcare professional webinar with Dr. Sean Kivlehan from the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative. H1 is working with Dr. Kivlehan to build a global reserve roster of service-oriented healthcare professionals interested in humanitarian response work.

Sign up for the webinar here! https://hubs.la/Q02zQ4_l0

🌟 Program Spotlight: Building a Better Response 🌟

Are you looking to enhance your skills and knowledge in emergency response and disaster management? Harvard Humanitarian Initiative is offering an e-learning course, Building a Better Response - BBR provides foundational training in the international humanitarian coordination system.

BBR Mission -
BBR provides foundational training in the international humanitarian coordination system for NGOs and others wishing to improve coordination in disaster response.

BBR Reach -
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The case for greater academic engagement in the humanitarian sphere has never been more important. Humanitarian needs have reached unprecedented levels –

• 103 million people displaced, more than any time in history.
• 69 million people are on the brink of famine.
• 300 million people require humanitarian aid in 72 countries, a 63% increase in two years. Total aid budget over $46 billion.

In such a complex, dynamic climate, the need for evidence-based strategies, shared learning, and leadership development has never been greater. As HHI approaches its 20th year, we will redouble our efforts to engage with our partner NGO and UN agencies to promote the advancement of research and evidence-informed policy, the recognition of humanitarian norms and the investment into educating future leaders. This mission has never been more critical.

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Registration is still open! Our 2024 Urban Humanitarian Emergencies Course will be offered in-person in Cambridge, MA, from July 16th to 19th, 2024. Participants will be trained on current issues, challenges and good practices involved in urban humanitarian emergencies.

The intended audience for this course is NGO and UN workers, national and local government disaster preparedness planners, and other professionals involved in emergency-phase response to disasters and humanitarian crises. Those interested in working in humanitarian emergencies are especially welcome.

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We are grateful for Dr. Sean Kivlehan and our friends at the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative for their support in helping us build the leading network of service-oriented healthcare professionals. Sign up here! https://hubs.la/Q02ygyxm0

Webinar: Casualty Recording and Healthcare in Sudan - Every Casualty Counts This final webinar of the RHUL - ECC series will bring together academics and practitioners to discuss the topic of casualty recording as an essential tool to strengthen the delivery of healthcare and general civilian protection in conflict situations.

Join the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative for an event focused on the public health impact of the current crisis in through the lens of a report developed by researchers at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and the Johns Hopkins Center for Humanitarian Health.

Dr. Checchi and Dr. Abukmail from the author team at LSHTM will present the report which provides scenario-based projections of health impacts and excess deaths in Gaza, occupied Palestine, and is designed to help humanitarian organizations, governments, and other actors plan their response to the crisis and make sound, evidence-based decisions.

Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Registration: https://buff.ly/3JR4t4r
This event is open to the public.

New Publication: "‘Nowhere and no one is safe’: spatial analysis of damage to critical civilian infrastructures in the Gaza Strip during the first phase of the Israeli military campaign, 7 October to 22 November 2023." This study examines the impact of the Israeli military campaign on critical civilian infrastructures — health, education, and water facilities — in Gaza through spatial analysis. Researchers assess damage and use spatial statistics to explore broader questions regarding Israel’s adherence to International Humanitarian Law, specifically in terms of protecting these essential services.

To read the full article, visit: https://buff.ly/4bpEmNO

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The Harvard Humanitarian Initiative just conducted our annual Response Simulation, a dynamic three-day event that fully immerses humanitarian students, professionals, and leaders from around the world in the complexities of .

The Humanitarian Response Simulation by the numbers:
𝟭,𝟭𝟬𝟬+ humanitarian leaders and learners trained to date
𝟭𝟰𝟬+ participants from more than 𝟮𝟱 countries this year
𝟭𝟯𝟬+ volunteers from around the world involved annually

Immense thanks to our exceptional network of humanitarian volunteers, students, alumni, professionals, colleagues, and friends of HHI. Your dedication brings this event to life each year. Together, we are advancing local leadership, implementing data-driven policy and practice, and addressing unprecedented levels of humanitarian needs across the globe. HHI is honored to work alongside you!

Harvard Humanitarian Initiative is an Event Office to bring innovation and enthusiasm to our 20th Anniversary celebrations in 2025!

Responsibilities include:
📍 Provide event logistical support for HHI-wide communication activities related to HHI’s 20th Anniversary in 2025 such as webinars, conferences, seminars, award ceremonies, student activities, etc.
📍 Coordinate anniversary event logistics such as book rooms, schedule meetings, take notes, contact vendors, order catering, organize prep calls, greet guests, issuing guest passes, etc.
📍 Organize meetings and travel logistics
📍 Assist in maintaining content for HHI’s social media and other communication outlets such as website, flyers, brochures, videos, etc.
📍 Update databases, filing systems, and listserves
📍 Perform other duties as assigned

👉 Apply here:

Join Our Team Our team is growing! We are looking for mission-driven people who want to make a difference in the humanitarian field globally. We are currently hiring for the following positions. Application instructions are found at the bottom of each individual posting.

At the core of the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative's mission is our dedication to , brought to life through our annual Humanitarian Simulation, which just took place. This immersive event brings together global humanitarian leaders, professionals, and students to learn the latest data-driven strategies in , , community engagement, research and analysis in complex .

We are deeply thankful to the team and all volunteers for making this simulation an unforgettable and impactful learning experience each year. We are also immensely proud of our extraordinary global network of students and alumni who utilize these lessons to address the most severe humanitarian crises worldwide. HHI is committed to supporting you in this vital mission.

Learn more about the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative's mission and the Humanitarian Simulation below!

Harvard Humanitarian Initiative Simulation 2023

Wrapping up our 2024 Humanitarian Response Intensive Course two-week classroom sessions. Thank you to all of our esteemed lecturers and dedicated participants for their thoughtful engagement with the course. Tomorrow marks the beginning of our immersive three-day field simulation!

🚨 Last-Minute Opportunity Alert! 🚨

We have some exciting news! A few spots have just opened up for our upcoming 2024 Humanitarian Response Intensive Course in Cambridge, Massachusetts. If you missed out before, now is your chance to grab a spot. Don't miss the opportunity to join us from April 16-28, inclusive of a 3-day fully immersive humanitarian simulation.

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New Publication: "Advancing disability-inclusive climate research and action, climate justice, and climate-resilient development."

This publication critically reviews the imperative for disability-inclusive climate action and offers pivotal research recommendations to advance climate justice and climate-resilient development.

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Advancing disability-inclusive climate research and action, climate justice, and climate-resilient development Globally, more than 1 billion people with disabilities are disproportionately and differentially at risk from the climate crisis. Yet there is a notable absence of climate policy, programming, and research at the intersection of disability and climate change. Advancing climate justice urgently requi...

Registration for the 2024 Urban Humanitarian Emergencies Course is now open!

We are excited to announce that registration for the Urban Humanitarian Emergencies Course is now open. The course will be offered in-person from July 16th to July 19th, 2024. The course will be held in Cambridge, MA. Please follow the registration link below to register. We look forward to having you in the course.

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Urban Humanitarian Emergencies Course **Urban Humanitarian Emergencies Course UPDATE** We are excited to announce that registration for the Urban Humanitarian Emergencies Course is now open. The course will be offered in-person from July 16th to July 19th, 2024. The course will be held in Cambridge, MA. Please follow the registration li...