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KUNO: Platform for Humanitarian Knowledge Exchange in the Netherlands

Humanitarian action is under pressure: needs continue to rise while the space for action is shrinking, and budgets are declining. In this context, it is vital for knowledge to be shared and deepened and collaboration between organisations to be strengthened. The humanitarian field in the Netherlands is broad and diverse. Varied expertise is available in policy, practice and research. KUNO facilitates knowledge sharing and deepening across those domains without advocating for specific outcomes. By providing a trusted and inclusive space for dialogue, KUNO supports the Dutch humanitarian community in learning, adapting and responding collectively to current and future humanitarian challenges. | MORE

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Tineke Strik on Europe’s hardening asylum and migration policies

13-Aug-26 | Interview Europe's asylum policies are becoming increasingly restrictive, with a growing focus on deterrence, border procedures, and return. After a recent visit to refugee camps in Greece, Dutch Member of the...

"Afghanistan should not be forgotten".

25-Feb-26 | Interview Right now, people here urgently need support, and the humanitarian situation remains critical. At this moment many families are still struggling with poverty, displacement, and the aftermath of...

About MFA and KUNO: Rolf Wijnstra on learning, change and humanitarian action

27-Feb-26 | Interview Rolf Wijnstra retired in March 2026. This seemed like a good moment to look back on his experiences at Foreign Affairs and on the work that KUNO does.

Series 'The role of INGOs in a localised humanitarian system'

26-Jan-26 | Series

Global and (geo)political dynamics

22-Jan-26 As the global order shifts, humanitarian work faces tougher challenges. Geopolitical tensions, shrinking funding, and a decline in International Humanitarian Law are reshaping how aid is delivered...

Crisis realities

22-Jan-26 As crises evolve, humanitarian actors face new and shifting challenges that require adaptive responses. Urgent needs, operational bottlenecks, and political dynamics shape aid delivery, demanding...

Shifting the system

22-Jan-26 As the humanitarian system faces growing pressures, organisations must adapt to internal challenges and evolving dynamics. Changing power structures, shifting priorities, and emerging risks are...

Building hope and resilience: empowerment and change in Ethiopia

5-Dec-25 This is an interview with Fikru, who has served as the Country Director for Dorcas in Ethiopia for the past 17 years.

The security gaps in humanitarian aid systems in the age of cyber risks

28-Apr-25 | Interview Andrea and Cristina from the University of Leiden are daily confronted with a disturbing reality: humanitarian organisations are unprepared for cyberattacks, and the risks are often underestimated....

Learnings

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Professionals

  1. Rodrigo Mena

    The Hague Humanitarian Studies Centre
    Assistant Professor and Deputy Director, Institute of Social Studies

  2. Kees Ton

    Stichting Vluchteling
    Programme Officer

  3. Elsa van Zoest

    Oxfam
    Humanitarian Project Lead, Local humanitarian leadership & learning advisor

  4. Kirsten Kok

    Kerk in Actie
    Humanitarian Teamlead

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