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Humanitarian Coordination & Practice

Humanitarian Coordination & Practice

Meet Lindsay Hamsik

Many humanitarians share a few common traits. Some are reluctant to step into the spotlight. Some hesitate to speak about their work.  When they tell…
InterAction
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Aug 16, 2019
Humanitarian Coordination & Practice

Meet Kathryn (Katie) Striffolino

Like most true humanitarians, Kathryn (Katie) Striffolino is driven by her love of travel and of going above and beyond for those most in need.
InterAction
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Aug 16, 2019
Humanitarian Coordination & Practice

Meet Lea Krivchenia

Lea Krivchenia, a Senior Program Manager for Protection at InterAction, considers herself an “accidental humanitarian.” Her love of international affairs and travel began during a…
InterAction
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Aug 16, 2019
Humanitarian Coordination & Practice

Behind the Rhetoric, Children are Suffering

The photo of Oscar Ramirez and his daughter Valeria, lying face down dead on the bank of the Rio Grande is a staunch reminder that…
Sam Worthington
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Jul 24, 2019
Leadership Development

Forum 2019 Highlights

Today, global poverty is at an all-time low, hunger has been cut in half, and safe water is increasingly available. Yet, there are 68.5 million…
InterAction
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Jun 19, 2019
Humanitarian Coordination & Practice

2019 InterAction Award Winners

Every year, InterAction’s annual awards recognizes outstanding leaders within the global development and humanitarian sectors. These individuals are leaders who are shaping the evolution of…
InterAction
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May 16, 2019
Global Development

Let’s Remember Refugee Girls

In countries affected by conflict, girls are nearly three times more likely to be out of school than boys. With the appropriations season in full swing, Congress must prioritize funding for education programs that reach the most vulnerable – including refugee girls.
Giulia McPherson
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Apr 30, 2019