Reflections On Humanitarian Action
Title | Reflections On Humanitarian Action PDF eBook |
Author | Humanitarian Studies Unit |
Publisher | Pluto Press (UK) |
Pages | 224 |
Release | 2001-04-20 |
Genre | Political Science |
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A critical account of the politics of aid-giving.
Dilemmas, Challenges, and Ethics of Humanitarian Action
Title | Dilemmas, Challenges, and Ethics of Humanitarian Action PDF eBook |
Author | Caroline Abu-Sada |
Publisher | McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP |
Pages | 148 |
Release | 2012 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 0773540857 |
A study of the perception issues and ethical dilemmas faced by humanitarian organizations.
The Humanitarian Machine
Title | The Humanitarian Machine PDF eBook |
Author | Diego Fernandez Otegui |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 339 |
Release | 2021-07-06 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 1000402096 |
As the world reels from the impact of a global pandemic and increasing intensity of climate-caused hazards, the humanitarian sector has never been more relevant. But providing aid to those affected by disasters and crises is more complex than ever. In The Humanitarian Machine aid workers reflect on their own experiences of working in crisis. As they write about their work and the ways in which they each approach the challenges of helping people, they comment on some of the most vexing issues facing the humanitarian sector. Each speaks from their own perspective, asking tough questions, sharing thoughtful reflections about their ongoing work, and unpacking what it really means to be a humanitarian worker. The stories they tell, whether recounting a specific experience or reflecting on years of practice, reveal the dilemmas they face and demystify the overly romanticized aura that sometimes surrounds humanitarian practice. Complementing the candid accounts that humanitarian leaders contribute in this book, the editors examine how their stories, perceptions, and understandings align with similar conversations that take place in other settings. Viewed together in this way, the insights and reflections provided in this book will be invaluable for humanitarian practitioners, students, and researchers alike.
Reflections on Humanitarian Action
Title | Reflections on Humanitarian Action PDF eBook |
Author | Humanitarian Studies Unit |
Publisher | Pluto Press (UK) |
Pages | 203 |
Release | 2001 |
Genre | Humanitarian assistance |
ISBN | 9781849641098 |
A systematic guide to the central problems involved in humanitarian action."
Evaluating International Humanitarian Action
Title | Evaluating International Humanitarian Action PDF eBook |
Author | Adrian Wood |
Publisher | Zed Books |
Pages | 268 |
Release | 2001-08-31 |
Genre | Political Science |
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Humanitarian intervention has become a much more frequent form of development assistance, and there has been a corresponding need to evaluate the effectiveness of such interventions. This is the first compilation of the experiences of practitioners engaged in humanitarian programme evaluations, and the lessons they have learned. The case studies cover the different kinds of humanitarian emergency characteristic of the past decade. The contributors address the context in which evaluations of humanitarian assistance take place; the actual process of doing evaluations; and the lessons for improving how such evaluations might be better undertaken in future. This pioneering volume should be of practical value to agencies and individuals engaged in both the delivery of humanitarian assistance in complex emergencies and its evaluation.
Humanitarian Action and Ethics
Title | Humanitarian Action and Ethics PDF eBook |
Author | Ayesha Ahmad |
Publisher | Zed Books Ltd. |
Pages | 296 |
Release | 2018-06-15 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 1786992701 |
From natural disaster areas to conflict zones, humanitarian workers today find themselves operating in diverse and difficult environments. While humanitarian work has always presented unique ethical challenges, such efforts are now further complicated by the impact of globalization, the escalating refugee crisis, and mounting criticisms of established humanitarian practice. Featuring contributions from humanitarian practitioners, health professionals, and social and political scientists, this book explores the question of ethics in modern humanitarian work, drawing on the lived experience of humanitarian workers themselves. Its essential case studies cover humanitarian work in countries ranging from Haiti and South Sudan to Syria and Iraq, and address issues such as gender based violence, migration, and the growing phenomenon of ‘volunteer tourism’. Together, these contributions offer new perspectives on humanitarian ethics, as well as insight into how such ethical considerations might inform more effective approaches to humanitarian work.
How Can I Help?
Title | How Can I Help? PDF eBook |
Author | Stuart Evans |
Publisher | |
Pages | 252 |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | Humanitarian assistance |
ISBN | 9781898654155 |