Ukraine’s humanitarian crisis
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has prompted a massive humanitarian crisis, with mounting military and civilian casualties and more than two million people on the move to escape the violence. In this Big 3 Q&A, Michael VanRooyen, director of…
Using lessons from Haiti earthquake to improve humanitarian aid
After the devastating 2010 earthquake in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, relief workers and international aid poured into the country. But the humanitarian effort became a problem in itself due to factors such as a lack of coordination among aid organizations…
Changing Places
Kashmere Gardens has seen better days. In this neighborhood of northeast Houston, modest ranch homes are framed by murky drainage ditches and rusting chain-link fences. About 15 percent of its residents are unemployed, and most of those who…
Attacks against aid workers add complexity to disaster response training
At annual disaster simulation, Harvard Humanitarian Initiative stresses personal safety May 9, 2017 – Amidst unprecedented levels of violence against civilians and humanitarian aid workers in conflict settings around the world, the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI) is taking a…
The psychology behind charitable giving
In this week’s episode: The psychology behind charitable giving. We take a look at the mistakes we often make when considering where to donate our money.
Professionalizing medical care after disasters
In a large-scale disaster, when tens of thousands of people need medical help quickly, doctors and nurses with limited resources must make on-the-spot decisions about who should receive care and how much. To help health workers navigate these…
Principles, challenges of offering humanitarian aid are focus of new online course
August 8, 2016 -- A new free online course from Harvard University will explore the principles guiding humanitarian response to modern emergencies as well as the challenges faced by responders when providing aid. Humanitarian Response to Conflict and…
U.S. health care system ready for Zika outbreak?
After finding that he would not be able to get a test for the Zika virus in a timely manner at his well-resourced Boston hospital, Michael VanRooyen doubts that the U.S. health care system is ready to contain…
Humanitarian crises the focus of new course
Researchers from the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI) have launched a new course for Harvard undergraduates starting in the Spring 2016 semester. The course aims to introduce students to global health theory and policy and its applications during humanitarian…
Nepal relief efforts at Harvard Chan School
May 1, 2015 — Faculty and students across Harvard are responding to the consequences of the Nepal earthquake that has left thousands dead and many more injured and homeless. Harvard Humanitarian Initiative The Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI) is…
