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KUNO: Platform for Humanitarian Knowledge Exchange in the Netherlands

The Netherlands is one of the biggest humanitarian players in the world, and the Dutch humanitarian field is broad and diverse. Varied expertise is available from academics, policymakers, practitioners, entrepreneurs, and others. Cross-sectoral exchange of knowledge, however, is modest, and translating existing knowledge into new actions and policies remains a challenge. KUNO facilitates knowledge sharing and reflection. In this way, KUNO helps the Dutch humanitarian sector to innovate and jointly meet challenges of the future. | MORE

Themes

Migration

Global migration is expected to rapidly grow in the coming years. Migration continues to be a highly sensitive political issue. What exactly is the impact of this global trend on humanitarian action?

Climate

Climate hazards are increasing in many parts of the globe. Climate change is a key driver for migration, demanding immediate attention from humanitarian organisations and practitioners.

The Way We Work

With new challenges, new technologies and a changing context, humanitarian practitioners need to adapt and rethink their added value and their working processes. How can humanitarian NGOs adjust to remain reliable allies for people in need?
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Updates

  1. Supporting people with an application on MHPSS, Cordaid does it in Yemen.

    11-Oct-24 Monther Al-Sakkaf is the Head of the Aden Office and Program Manager for Cordaid in Yemen. Over the past four years, he has been actively involved in humanitarian and development work, focusing on addressing critical needs in health, food security, and livelihood support. One of Cordaid's most exciting projects is the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) web app, which aims to overcome the significant barriers to mental health services in Yemen. The app provides self-help tools, educational resources, and online consultations, offering accessible and confidential support to those affected by the ongoing conflict. Currently, the app is in its final development phase, undergoing improvements before being launched.

  2. KUNO is op zoek naar een nieuwe coördinator

    30-Sep-24 Zijn we op zoek naar jou? Wil jij bijdragen aan een sterkere humanitaire sector door bijeenkomsten, trainingen en studies te organiseren? Het aangaan van het juiste gesprek is noodzakelijk om ons werk te verbeteren. Dat gaat niet vanzelf – zeker als het lastige of zelfs pijnlijke onderwerpen betreft. Lijkt je hieraan bijdragen een spannende en relevante uitdaging: lees dan vooral verder. 

  3. The nexus, scenario planning and more - interview with Mark van der Boon

    15-Aug-24 | Article Mark van der Boon is currently working at Plan International as a humanitarian PMEL advisor and member of the nexus working group. Besides this, he works for the Dutch Relief Alliance, in which he monitors and evaluates the impact of responses. Before he started working at Plan International three years ago, he was working for MDF Training and Consultancy in both Bangladesh and in the Netherlands in capacity building and programme evaluations. He also worked in Indonesia and Zimbabwe as a consultant in the development sector. He shares experiences, his view on projects and involving local communities in project planning.

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Professionals

  1. Evert van Bodegom

    Kerk in Actie
    Global Programme Coordinator Disaster Management

  2. Irene Manzella

    University of Twente / Center for Disaster Resilience
    Head of the Centre for Disaster Resilience (CDR) and Associate Professor in Geotechnical Engineering for Natural Hazards Risk Management

  3. Emiel Martens

    Expertise Centre Humanitarian Communication
    Co-Director, Assistant Professor in Postcolonial Media Studies

  4. Marianne van Elst-Sijtsma

    Humanitarian worker, communication advisor

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