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Polish government policies support local solidarity for Ukrainian refugees: report
In Poland, the government’s welcoming policies toward Ukrainian refugees have helped to sustain solidarity and inclusion in local communities, according to a new report.
Training humanitarian response leaders in the Middle East and Africa
Harvard Humanitarian Initiative collaborated with the World Health Organization to bring its humanitarian response intensive course to Jordan.
When talking to kids about the Israel-Hamas war, lead with empathy
When approached by children with questions about the Israel-Hamas war, parents and teachers should center conversations on empathy, says Harvard Chan School's Claude Bruderlein.
Humanitarian Academy 2023 volunteer spotlights
Throughout the simulation, students interacted with some 130 volunteers who role played refugees, local government officials, media, and others whom students would likely encounter in the field.
Wildfire survivors may face long-term cognitive and emotional challenges
Survivors of wildfires are vulnerable to cognitive deficits and post-traumatic stress symptoms, not just in the disaster’s immediate aftermath but also in the long-term, according to experts.
Wildfires pose serious threat to inpatient health care facilities in California
Wildfires threaten a significant percentage of hospitals and other inpatient health care facilities in California—and in many counties, all the health care facilities may be at risk, according to a new study co-authored by researchers at Harvard Chan…
Finding practical solutions to climate change’s health impacts
The wide-ranging health impacts of climate change, including food insecurity, migration, war, and the spread of infectious diseases—and practical solutions to address these problems—were the focus of a half-day symposium hosted by Harvard Chan School.
Harvard Chan School’s Christopher Golden receives grant to strengthen public health systems through artificial intelligence
Harvard Chan School’s Christopher Golden is among the recipients of the National Science Foundation’s recent $140 million investment in artificial intelligence (AI). He will co-lead a project aimed at strengthening the public health system in Madagascar through AI…
Applying lessons from Boston Marathon bombings to current threats
Boosting support for public health, emergency managers, and the emergency responder workforce is key to being prepared for future disasters in the U.S., according to Harvard Chan School’s Rich Serino.
Harvard Humanitarian Initiative selects The New Humanitarian for Weintz Award
The New Humanitarian, a nonprofit news organization that reports from the heart of conflicts and disasters, has been selected to receive the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative’s 2023 Elisabeth B. Weintz Humanitarian Award.
