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Today we share a significant announcement. After 15 years, Jess Camburn will be stepping down as our CEO in the Autumn. As many of you know, Jess has been at the helm since the very beginning. We are deeply grateful for Jess’ visionary leadership and unwavering dedication. Her impact on Elrha and the humanitarian community has been profound and lasting. Hear from Jess in her own words about her decision and what comes next, and from Chair of our Board of Trustees, Jane Cocking, on succession planning. https://lnkd.in/eeyAktVR #Leadership #Humanitarian

One year ago, the IAWG Self-Care Task Team and Self-Care Trailblazer Group launched a Global Call to Action for Sexual and Reproductive Health Self-Care in Humanitarian and Fragile Settings. To commemorate the one-year anniversary and track progress against the call-to-action targets, join the upcoming event featuring presentations from ongoing research, implementation, and policy development for SRH self-care in humanitarian settings. Gillian McKay, DrPH, #R2HC Senior Humanitarian Health Research Adviser will join a panel discussion focused on addressing the persisting gaps in progress and priorities for the next year. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/ehaXV5Fd #sexualhealth #humanitarian #SRH

Discover the transformative power of sport in the new podcast series, Think Sport Think Refuge. This podcast series celebrates the achievements of refugee athletes competing at the Paris Olympics and Paralympics, highlighting the value of refugees worldwide accessing safe sport in promoting physical and mental wellbeing, belonging and inclusion. Professor Alastair Ager, co-Chair of the Olympic Refuge Foundation Think Tank and Chair of our Research for Health in Humanitarian Crises (R2HC) Advisory Group, hosts this podcast series addressing questions like: What are the personal stories of these athletes? What does their participation symbolise for the millions of refugees worldwide? How does it shape our views of refugees? What’s the role of sport in supporting the wellbeing of refugees – especially displaced youth - across the globe? Each episode features conversations with a guest refugee athlete and a member of the Think Tank who brings ongoing insights from humanitarian programmes, training activities and research seeking to support displaced young people find belonging through sport. 🎙️ Listen to the first episode today here: (Spotify) https://lnkd.in/eaT6fUVC (Apple Music) https://lnkd.in/eu2Js238 #ThinkSportThinkRefuge #RefugeeAthletes #InclusiveSports #PodcastLaunch

Global Forum on Refugee Health: Don't miss out! American University of Beirut is hosting a forum on July 23rd, focusing on bridging the critical gap between research, policy, and practice in refugee health. This event will feature global case study presentations, a moderated panel discussion among key stakeholders, and a workshop aimed at generating actionable recommendations. Cordelia Lonsdale, R2HC Senior Research Impact Advisor, will be joining the conversation exploring research uptake in humanitarian contexts. Learn more about this event and how to sign up: https://lnkd.in/dueziK6K #RefugeeHealth #ResearchImpact #HealthPolicy

In the past 50 years, daily weather-related disasters have averaged 115 deaths and USD 202 million in damage per event. This holds worrying implications for countries which are vulnerable to flooding and sea level rises. Unfortunately, emergency messaging often fails to be disability and age inclusive, leaving many uninformed and at risk. Funded through our Humanitarian Innovation Fund, Leonard Cheshire conducted research in Kurigram District, Bangladesh with the aim of exploring how to create more inclusive disaster preparedness messaging. Research identified crucial factors such as: 🔵 meaningful participation   🔵 accessible communication 🔵 the role of community networks 🔵 and the importance of disaggregated data. Learn how these findings can shape a more inclusive approach to disaster preparedness and protect vulnerable populations. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/d9Gsihsh #HIF #DOAI #InclusivePreparedness #DisabilityRights #ElderCare

📅 Save the Date: September 4, 2024 Join us for an important webinar as we launch our latest report: "Research Priorities for Non-Communicable Diseases in Humanitarian Crises: Focus on Cardio-Metabolic Syndrome" This Elrha-funded research, conducted by the American University of Beirut and International Rescue Committee, sets the agenda for NCD research in humanitarian settings for the next decade. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about crucial developments in addressing NCDs in crisis situations. Register here: https://bit.ly/3Lefcqf #NCDs #HumanitarianHealth #ResearchPriorities #GlobalHealth

🌡️Extreme temperatures impact millions of people, with severe health outcomes for hundreds of thousands of people every year. They disproportionally affect those living in urban areas in low- and middle-income countries and can have a devastating impact. Karachi's current heatwave has seen ambulance services overwhelmed and hospitals crowded with heatstroke patients. With temperatures soaring above 40°C, the need for locally informed, evidence-based interventions has never been more critical. The HEAT (Heat Emergency Awareness and Treatment) Bundle is a set of community-based interventions designed to reduce the impact of extreme heat on health outcomes. Tested with funding from our research programme (R2HC), this study is shaping the response to extreme heat in Pakistan. Learn more about this work and discover the potential for this approach to make a difference in other heat-affected regions around the world. Explore the study here: https://lnkd.in/eKjdmr-R #ClimateCrisis #PublicHealth #Research

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Inclusive participation can significantly enhance humanitarian innovation projects and research, but it can be challenging to achieve. Our toolkit offers practical guidance to help you navigate these complexities and leverage stakeholder engagement effectively. Curious about how to apply Participation for Humanitarian Innovation? Here are four essential tips to get you started: 🔵 Identify Key Benefits: It will help determine your motivations for stakeholder engagement. You will clarify critical vs. nice-to-have benefits for your research or project. 🔵 Assess Barriers: You will recognise potential constraints in participation, and be able to identify which barriers can be minimised or managed. 🔵Choose the Right Approach: This will help you identify and understand different participation types, and choose the approach that aligns with your research / project's goals and context. 🔵Use the Participation Matrix: A tool to map out degrees of participation across all research and project stages. It will help you foster a shared understanding and proactive stakeholder engagement. Dive deeper into our comprehensive toolkit: https://lnkd.in/gHQKfXyB #HumanitarianInnovation #StakeholderEngagement #InclusiveParticipation

To mark World Refugee Week, we're highlighting the incredible work of our grantees who are making a profound impact on the lives of refugees. These range from bolstering non-communicable disease care, to understanding how migrants use public health services in host countries, and reducing the risk of waterborne diseases in refugee and IDP camps. Learn more about our ongoing grants, here: https://lnkd.in/eBM4BnHx #WorldRefugeeDay #HumanitarianInnovation #R2HC #HIF