Samuel Hall Stories

Samuel Hall Stories
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Samuel Hall is a social enterprise that conducts research, evaluates programmes, and analyses data in and on contexts of migration and displacement. With a deep focus on amplifying the voices of migrants, the forcibly displaced, and host societies; our mission is to inform and inspire more inclusive programmes and policies, rooted in an ethical and academically rigorous approach.
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Focuses on migration, displacement, and humanitarian efforts with episodes exploring topics like the localization of aid, digital livelihoods for refugees, and the role of faith actors in humanitarian work, including discussions on the impact of the new Refugee Act and ethical considerations in the digital economy.

Samuel Hall is a social enterprise that conducts research, evaluates programmes, and analyses data in and on contexts of migration and displacement. With a deep focus on amplifying the voices of migrants, the forcibly displaced, and host societies; our mission is to inform and inspire more inclusive programmes and policies, rooted in an ethical and academically rigorous approach.
🎙️ Between the Lines | Ep. 8 From Aid to Agency: Rethinking the Donor Landscape for Refugees
Once shaped by emergency relief, refugee support systems are now shifting toward long-term development, sustainability, and localisation.
In this episode, host Mwara Namelok is joined by Lilian Obiye, policy expert at the Netherlands Embassy, to explore how global events, funding priorities, and political realities are reshaping the donor landscape and what it means for local and refugee-led organisations.
Together, they explore:
✔️ How COVID-19 and climate change changed donor priorities
✔️ Whether localisation has gone beyond policy language
✔️ The role of politics in aid, and the risks of short-termism
✔️ Kenya’s Shirika Plan and how it signals a new direction
✔️ Advice for grassroots organisations navigating this new reality
Tune in for a timely and insightful conversation on power, policy, and how we fund the future of refugee response.
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Music Credits:
Pre-into music: The Remains of Hope /Magnus Ringlblom/ Epidemic Sound
Hook Music: From Stardust – Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen/Epidemic Sound
Intro and Outro Music: The Light/Loving Caliber/Ooyy/ Epidemic Sound

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