Housing is often treated as an afterthought in global development and humanitarian response, yet it is the foundation for recovery, resilience and dignity. A roof over one’s head is not just shelter– it underpins health, safety, education, and economic opportunity. Despite this, short-term interventions such as tents or temporary shelters remain the default in many… Read more »
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Less Aid Isn’t the Crisis
Less aid isn’t the crisis; the crisis is ignoring housing as humanitarian infrastructure. Recent UK government policies highlight a troubling trend: support for some of the world’s most vulnerable communities is being reduced, with further cuts expected. Bilateral aid to Africa has declined, funding for girls’ education is being scaled back, and life-saving health programmes… Read more »
Read moreHaiti Earthquake: Emergency Response
*Featured image by ©Habitat for Humanity International / Nadia Todres Summary: At 8:30 am local time on August 14th, a magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit Haiti’s southwestern peninsula, causing significant damage in the region, including the cities of Les Cayes, Jeremie and Anse à Veaux. The latest figures depict that at least 1,419 people are known… Read more »
Read moreRelative vs Absolute Poverty
What is Poverty? In simple terms, poverty is not having enough money or access to resources to enjoy a decent standard of living; be that the lack of access to healthcare, education or water and sanitation facilities etc. Historically, poverty in the UK was defined as either primary and secondary in studies by Seebhom Rowntree… Read more »
Read moreRefugees, Asylum Seekers & Migrants: A Crucial Difference
What is the difference between a refugee, an asylum seeker and a migrant? Does it really matter to understand their definition? Yes, absolutely. It’s crucial today to understand what an asylum seeker or a refugee is because of all the misconceptions and misunderstandings around those terms. Al Jazeera announced recently that it wasn’t going to refer… Read more »
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