Harvard Humanitarian Initiative
The Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI) is an interfaculty Harvard University initiative focused on research, practice, and policy in the field of humanitarian assistance. HHI's mission is to relieve human suffering in war and disaster by advancing the science and practice of humanitarian responses worldwide.[1]
History[edit]
In 1999, Harvard University established a programme on humanitarian crises and human rights at the François-Xavier Bagnold Center for Health and Human Rights in response to growing interest in humanitarian needs. By 2002, the demand for technical expertise, and educational and training opportunities from NGO partners, professionals, and graduate students overwhelmed the capacity of the existing programme. In 2005, Michael VanRooyen, MD, MPH and Jennifer Leaning, MD, SMH established the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative as a university-wide academic and research center to address issues of evidence-based humanitarian interest. In 2010, Michael VanRooyen became Director of HHI. In 2011, HHI launched the Humanitarian Academy at Harvard, an educational arm of HHI.[1]
Affiliations[edit]
The HHI has maintained partnerships with major relief organizations and government agencies to improve the effectiveness of aid delivery worldwide. HHI has emerged as a source for technical, research, and training assistance to more than 40 humanitarian agencies[2] and international institutions including American Red Cross, AmeriCares, CARE, International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), International Rescue Committee (IRC), Médecins Sans Frontières, Oxfam America, Physicians for Human Rights (PHR), Save the Children USA, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), and the African Development Bank.[3]
Current projects[edit]
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HHI has programs in four thematic areas: Populations in Crisis, Humanitarian Data and Technology, Disaster Resilience, and Humanitarian Policy and Evaluation. HHI collaborates with NGOs, UN agencies, governments and universities to improve the quality, accountability, and effective of humanitarian aid in war, conflict and disaster."[1]
Darfur, Sudan and Chad:
HHI conducts research, analysis, and response to the humanitarian crises in Sudan and Chad.
Gender-based Violence Initiative:
HHI's Program on Gender-based Violence explores complex issues relating to women and war by addressing the health, human rights, and advocacy needs of women affected by conflict. HHI's work has included collaboration with the Democratic Republic of Congo's Panzi Hospital and extensive research into the causes and impacts of mass rape as a weapon of war.[4]
Crisis Mapping and Conflict Early Warning:
HHI's current research seeks to identify alternative approaches to community-based conflict early warning and response strategies, crisis mapping and use of information communication technology in areas of conflict worldwide.[5]
Humanitarian Studies Initiative:
The Humanitarian Studies Initiative (HSI) is a humanitarian response curriculum taught by Harvard University professors and humanitarian experts. The course focuses on refugee camp management, water sanitation, sexual violence prevention, NGO management, and international humanitarian law.[6]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "HHI About Us" Archived 2015-06-27 at the Wayback Machine, Accessed June 26, 2015
- ↑ "Priotieties @ Harvard School of Public Health", [www.hsph.harvard.edu], Accessed October 23, 2008.
- ↑ "New digital data collection tool, RASME, will help Uganda address project delays". African Development Bank - Building today, a better Africa tomorrow. 2022-08-17. Retrieved 2022-08-30.
- ↑ "Harvard Program addresses rape in the Congo", October 11, 2007, Accessed October 28, 2008
- ↑ "The Past and Future of Crisis Mapping", October 18, 2008, Accessed October 28, 2008
- ↑ "Humanitarian Studies Initiative" Archived 2008-10-11 at the Wayback Machine, Accessed October 23, 2008.
Further reading and resources[edit]
- Gettleman, Jeffrey (2007-10-07), "Rape Epidemic Raises Trauma of Congo War", The New York Times. Retrieved on 21 April 2008.
- Harvard Public Health Now, "Twelve Myths and Misconceptions in Disaster Response," by Michael Lasalandra, February 1, 2008.
- Koinange, Jeff (2006-05-26), "Rape, brutality ignored to aid Congo peace", CNN.com. Retrieved on 21 April 2008.
- Meir, Patrick. "Crisis Mapping and Early Warning". Retrieved on 8 July 2008.
- Mullin, Lisa. Public Radio International's The World, “Interview with Dr. Julia VanRooyen, a surgeon with the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative”.
- Scientific American, The Science of Doing Good, by Sheri Fink, October 2007.
- Think Tank for Aid Workers, Harvard Magazine, November 2007.
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