As seen here in The New Humanitarian: https://www.thenewhumanitarian.org/opinion/2025/06/19/beyond-reset-five-priorities-genuine-humanitarian-transformation Opinion Piece published on 19 June 2025 By Anita Kattakuzhy, Director of Policy at NEAR; Dustin Barter, Senior Research Fellow at the…
By Hibak Kalfan On 17 June, the heads of the world’s biggest humanitarian agencies will gather in Geneva to discuss the future of the humanitarian system. On the agenda: what…
It seems that everyone has finally recovered from the whirlwind that is the European Humanitarian Forum (EHF) — back-to-back panels, side conversations, networking, influencing. For NEAR and our members –…
NEAR’s Newsletter – March 2025: English Version Nouvelles de NEAR – Mars 2025: Traduction en français à suivre ci-dessousNoticias de NEAR – Marzo 2025: Traducción al español a continuación نشرة…
by Vijayalakshmi Viswanathan This blog is the first piece in a series that explores insights from an ongoing research process. NEAR’s Flagship Research Report which is slated for release in…
Originally appeared on The New Humanitarian podcast series, “Power Shift Podcast,” here: https://www.thenewhumanitarian.org/podcasts/2025/03/13/power-shift-do-we-want-relinquish-power-or-not?utm_content=buffer7f207&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin.com&utm_campaign=buffer Power Shift Podcast by The New Humanitarian and Center for Transformational Changewith Nadine Saba, NEAR (Network for…
by Degan Ali and Valeria Geremia This blog is an official launch of the NEAR Delegates Programme. With this programme and through our members we are building a network of…
//English below// “When speaking to community members – no one has ever said, ‘I need more aid’. People have plans” ~Suleiman Abdulahi of Common Reserve The final day of NEAR’s MENA…
By Nadine Saba [also found in From Poverty to Power] As organisations race to respond to the unfolding crisis in Lebanon, Nadine Saba – representing hundreds of Lebanese and Global South NGOs…
In Gaza, amidst relentless conflict and unimaginable loss, the stories of Mahmoud Hamada, Samaher Abu Rakab, and countless other local leaders offer a sense of hope and resilience. Facing personal tragedies and the monumental task of responding to the needs of their community, their dedication offers a powerful testament to local leader’s commitment. This blog delves into the lived realities behind the statistics, highlighting the indispensable role of local leadership in Gaza’s humanitarian response.
