Contributions by: Steve K K Kenei – Data Analyst, International Center for Humanitarian Affairs, Kenya Red Cross Society ulia...
What COVID-19 pandemic means for National societies in Africa
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Thought Pieces
Is this the first “National Manager for Climate Change” in a National Society?
Shirley Blackshaw is a leader at the Costa Rican Red Cross who is orchestrating efforts to counter climate change. The IFRC innovation...
How this National Society is seeking to transform itself to be more fit for future challenges
French Red Cross’ Transformation & Innovation Strategy: an example of organisational change.
What if we need to change but do nothing?
Some perspectives on organisational transformation in the Movement. Reading the latest update on the Strategy 2030 ‘Platform for...
Money matters: delivering cash to people in crisis
Much has been said about cash aid (I use this as a far from perfect shorthand for delivering cash and voucher assistance). Is it...
The Future of Protection
We are in a period of the globalisation of fragility. The definition of protection, its scope and limitations, the role of...
How we started to redesign our volunteer approaches
It was with fascination I recently read Shaun Hazeldine’s piece on Rethinking the Future of Volunteering? While written about the...
Empowering the network: a transformational approach to National Society Development
The potential of the future Strategy 2030 consultations highlight the challenges and opportunities that an extremely rapidly changing...
Bringing the Red Cross Movement into the Future – Part 2.
There is a plethora of reports, articles and think pieces making the case that the humanitarian system is failing and needs to make...
The future of mental health and psychosocial support
Mental health is an integral part of health and well-being and a fundamental human right for all people. The inclusion of mental...
The Promise and Peril of Digital Identification for Aid Distribution
Digital and biometric identification is slowly being incorporated by governments throughout the emerging world. In what ways are these technologies changing the way vulnerable populations live and in turn, how might it influence the way aid is distributed?
What do youth volunteers want?
What do youth volunteers want? As part of a research interest to examine the structures of youth civic engagement in different...