This is a guest post from Ashlee Sang, Content Manager at Telecom4Good

Whether you’re working in the most remote corners of the world or managing the aftermath of a natural disaster in an urban hub, proper equipment and training are essential to developing your organization and the...

On 19 August 2003, terrorists attacked the United Nations headquarters in Baghdad, killing 22 people. Five years later, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution designating 19 August as World Humanitarian Day (WHD).

Every year, the humanitarian community comes together to commemorate...

I think back to the first Humanitarian Education and Training Conference in Geneva in 2011 and I am excited by how far we have come in the last seven years. That meeting, hosted by ELRHA, aimed to develop collaborations between humanitarian practitioners and academics. The meeting was partly...

Earning a professional certification is a key step in the career path of anyone working in the humanitarian sector. Certifications are a unique opportunity to demonstrate your competencies in specific areas of any job. And recruiters are increasingly looking for applicants with certifications...

We’re celebrating the fifth anniversary of DisasterReady by capturing the stories of learners who signed up five years ago and continue to take courses today.

When many of us think of humanitarian aid and development, we visualize people providing care, building shelters, and protecting...

The protracted crisis in Syria has impacted all aspects of humanitarian work. A number of international NGOs are involved in the response and recovery effort.  But since the conflict began, local Syrian humanitarians have stepped up to deliver the majority of assistance in support of local...