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The New Humanitarian

The New Humanitarian
Gaza
Humanitarian Aid
Genocide
Israel
Sudan
Human Rights
Climate Change
Syria
Humanitarian Crisis
United Nations
Yemen
International Humanitarian Law
Myanmar
Rohingya
Decolonization
Afghanistan
Trauma
Burnout
International Humanitarian Sector
Mental Health

The New Humanitarian brings you an inside look at the conflicts and natural disasters that leave millions of people in need each year, and the policies and people who respond to them. Join TNH's journalists in the aid policy hub of Geneva and in global hotspots to unpack the stories that are disrupting and shaping lives around the world.

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Can embracing activism inspire public support for aid, and rejuvenate humanitarianism itself? Today's guests explain why – and how – humanitarians should go from advocacy to activism.

Chloé Fiona Ludden resigned from a United Nations job and joined... more

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In the previous episode, Fogbow CEO Brook Jerue questioned why the aid sector was so "infatuated" and critical of his company – a small private American firm delivering aid in high‑conflict contexts like South Sudan and Gaza.

In this follow‑up disc... more

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When private companies employ former military personnel and work with controversial political actors in the name of humanitarian aid, should they still follow humanitarian principles? And who holds them accountable? This episode tackles the rise of p... more

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For Fanta Toure, community-led crisis response efforts like mutual aid are not an emergent movement as some in the international aid system see it, but rather a return "to the way things are supposed to be".

Toure, along with Hajooj Kuka of Sudan's... more

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Recent Guests

Philip Proudfoot
Research fellow at the Institute for Development Studies; co-founder of the Accountability Archive
Institute of Development Studies; Accountability Archive
Episode: Should humanitarianism return to its activist roots? | Rethinking Humanitarianism
Chloé Fiona Ludden
Scientist; international coordinator for the Global Smooth Flotilla missions
Global Smooth Flotilla; UN background
Episode: Should humanitarianism return to its activist roots? | Rethinking Humanitarianism
Beatrice Lindstrom
Human rights lawyer and senior clinical instructor at Harvard Law School's International Human Rights Clinic
Harvard Law School
Episode: Will aid-for-hire become the new normal? | Rethinking Humanitarianism
Bashair Ahmed
Founder of Shabaka
Shabaka
Episode: Grassroots aid is here to disturb the system | Rethinking Humanitarianism
Fanta Toure
Inaugural CEO of Resilio Fund
Resilio Fund
Episode: Grassroots aid is here to disturb the system | Rethinking Humanitarianism
Abdihakim Ainte
Senior advisor for food security and climate change in the office of Somalia's prime minister
Office of the Prime Minister of Somalia
Episode: Somalia's plan to break free from aid dependence | Rethinking Humanitarianism
Colum Wilson
Former head of the UK FCDO's Humanitarian Department; senior humanitarian policy advisor
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)
Episode: Will big donors "smell the coffee" or get left behind? | Rethinking Humanitarianism
Ben Ramalingam
Author of Aid on the Edge of Chaos; humanitarian thinker
Independent author / researcher
Episode: Error and trial: What really makes the humanitarian system change? | Rethinking Humanitarianism
Nadine Saba
President of the Akkar Network for Development; local Lebanese NGO leader
Akkar Network for Development
Episode: Error and trial: What really makes the humanitarian system change? | Rethinking Humanitarianism

Hosts

Patrick Gathara
Editor and host with focus on decolonizing journalism and media reform
Patrick Gadara
Editor at The New Humanitarian and episode host
Tammam Al-Oudat
Syrian-Swiss physician; decolonizing global health advocate; host of events

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 190 ratings
  • Great initiative, please add links

    Please include speaker names and links to articles/documents/sources referred to in the show notes so that listeners can do follow up reading on the episode’s content! Thanks.

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    gpettey19
    United States4 years ago
  • The New Humanitarian is a must

    The humanitarian sector needs to take this time to reflect on it’s role and impact. Critically, rigourously and independantly. This is a great source of reflection for me who have been in the sector for 20 years and needs to continue unlearn and learn…

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    5
    Pat Rob
    Canada4 years ago
  • Stop whining

    Please stop the whining about Ukrainian refugees.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Sarita7981
    United States4 years ago
  • Politicized of migration 1 June 2022

    Why is the world all up in arms when Russia invaded Ukraine, but we merely watch as Israel invaded Palestine… Is there really any difference?

    I can not physically give to help the worlds problems, but I can uniformly give monies…

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    4
    😉💙🙃
    United States4 years ago
  • Interesting but the sound is so low

    I would love to listen to the episode from 8/10/21, but the guest’s voice is so low that there’s no way to get anything.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    apfel1984
    Russia5 years ago

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Thoughtful and challenging discussions that push for accountability in humanitarian work
High-quality sourcing and guest diversity with practical takeaways
Consistently critical of power structures in aid and reporting

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Grassroots aid is here to disturb the system | Rethinking Humanitarianism
Q: From your perspective, how are grassroots aid efforts shifting the way we act in crises?
Grassroots efforts push for direct, local decision-making, bypassing slow institutional processes, and demonstrate that communities can lead, coordinate, and sustain responses when given flexible funding and real accountability to those they serve.
The rise of privatised aid: A conversation with Fogbow | Rethinking Humanitarianism
Q: What separates Fogbow from traditional NGOs or contractors?
Fogbow positions itself as a private, agile middle-mile facilitator that opens access corridors and then hands off to local or international NGOs, arguing this approach fills gaps where large organizations face bureaucratic or political barriers, all while adhering to humanitarian standards.
The rise of privatised aid: A conversation with Fogbow | Rethinking Humanitarianism
Q: How do you decide where to operate and what corridor to open?
Fogbow uses a combination of needs assessments from vetted local partners, coordination with UN agencies like WFP, and advisory input to select corridors where people are cut off and aid is needed, while attempting to avoid duplications and respect local dynamics.
Somalia's plan to break free from aid dependence | Rethinking Humanitarianism
Q: Should the Somali government wield more influence in emergency responses, even when it means ceding some decision-making to international actors?
Yes, but it's a delicate balance: during emergencies there are trade-offs where the government may need to collaborate with UN agencies and donors to ensure rapid access and action, while striving to keep decision-making within national institutions over the long term.
Somalia's plan to break free from aid dependence | Rethinking Humanitarianism
Q: Who holds the most influence in how aid is delivered in Somalia?
Influence comes from where the money and resources are, but in practice the government of Somalia has significant influence through the mutual accountability framework, which directs priorities and holds both sides to account, though in crisis moments UN and donor agencies can still push activity when needed.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The New Humanitarian

What is The New Humanitarian about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A rigorous, issue-driven program that regularly interrogates how humanitarian aid, media coverage, and governance intersect in crisis contexts. Episodes commonly dissect power dynamics, localization, accountability, and ethical storytelling, often featuring practitioners, journalists, and researchers who push for more community-centered approaches and decolonized reporting. Notably, the show frequently hosts discussions on how donors, governments, and local actors shape responses, with real-world case studies from Lebanon, the West Bank, Gaza, and other hotspots. Listeners can expect thoughtful critiques, practical reform ideas, and behind-the-scenes perspectives on how humanitarian systems actually operate and how reporting can better serv... more

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2. Chloé Fiona Ludden
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4. Bashair Ahmed
5. Fanta Toure
6. Abdihakim Ainte
7. Colum Wilson
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