The Good Humanitarian
The Good Humanitarian
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Have you ever sat and wondered how disasters like floods and earthquakes intersect with conflicts, or how climate change will influence the disasters and responses of tomorrow? Humanitarianism is often thought to be about heroes and victims. But really, it's about people, just like you and I, living through and dealing with extreme situations in their own ways. The humanitarian system is itself a patchwork of people and organisations. And, like all systems, the people who work within it can make mistakes or bad decisions. Join us as we delve into all of this and more with experts from the HSC.
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The podcast examines the intersections of disaster response, humanitarian ethics, and climate change, exploring themes such as how climate change affects migration, the principles of effective humanitarian work, and the challenges of bespoke responses to crises, with episodes discussing disaster recovery ethics and the impact of humanitarian actions.
Have you ever wondered what it really costs to do good in a world where crises are cascading and growing faster than the resources to respond to them? Humanitarian work is often seen as selfless and heroic, but behind every response are complex choices about money, safety, power and whose needs are met first. And the system itself? Still a patchwork of organisations, people, policies and pressures, where even the best intentions can collide with reality. In Season 2 of ‘The Good Humanitarian’, we’re exploring The Cost of Doing Good.
Join us for season 2 where we dive into 'The Cost of Doing Good'.
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