Many thanks to all the panelists for a lively controversial discussion not following regular lines - I believe this is what we need to ensure politicization of #humanitarian aid won't undermine needs based approaches though top donors incl. Germany make us worried about it

Whom will #humanitarian aid serve in future? And how does this relate to trends of politicization & budget cuts in so far fairly principled donor capitols like Berlin, Brussels, Stockholm, Le Hague etc? My analysis in 'Welternährung' welthungerhilfe.org/global-food-jo… Welthungerhilfe (WHH)

My interview with German radio&podcast of Bayerischer Rundfunk on Germany's new #humanitarian strategy, its securitization & politicization and the inherent contradictions of a broad strategy while humanitarian budget shall be cut by half Centre for Humanitarian Action ardaudiothek.de/episode/politi…

Crucial discussion at Bundestag day 1 after announcement of new elections in Germany - why #humanitarian budget&principles need to be saved while asking if in future unified structures of develop. ministry & MfA in charge of hum. aid are needed? Menschenrechtsbeauftragter Lars Castellucci @RenataAlt_MdB

In the night of Boxing Day 2004, a massive earthquake in the Indian Ocean triggered #Tsunami2004. On 14 Nov we will look back and ask humanitarian eyewitnesses: How did they experience the disaster? What did it mean for their work? Deutsches Rotes Kreuz ✍👉: chaberlin.org/en/event/out-o…

It has been a great pleasure to host such a commited group of people in these challenging times - and to run the very first event at our new office in the heart of Berlin :-)

Is it possible to read about what's upcoming with #Trump's reelection for #humanitarian action without getting depressed? Here you go - happy to share thoughtful as well as entertaining perspectives in our new blog kindly contributed by #GregoryBarrow chaberlin.org/blog/5-thought…

Indeed a big big big thank you to all our members bringing in excellent expertise while enabling CHA to act and speak as a frank and independent think tank in these humanitarian as well as politically challenging times. THANK YOU!

...and the winner of this year's Aktion Deutschland Hilft humanitarian journalist award is Tobias Dammers. "He draws a link to German politics in times of hum budget cuts by explaining what it would mean for such a project", jury member Ralf Suedhoff in his laudatory speech. #Stories4Aid

What have starfish and spider to do with a better humanitarian response? We learned that (& more) yesterday at our panel discussion in Berlin with Lars Peter Nissen ACAPS, Christof Johnen Deutsches Rotes Kreuz, Francois Grunewald Groupe URD & Meike Riebau @SaveChildrenD. Thank you!

Superb event yesterday in Berlin BRAVO Ralf Suedhoff and the whole Centre for Humanitarian Action. Most happy to be with you in beautiful Berlin. Coordination SUD ICVA | International Council of Voluntary Agencies François Delattre France Diplomatie 🇫🇷🇪🇺 Charles Tellier

1 / 2 Next week I'm invited as expert to Bundestag for parliament hearing on Forgotten Crisis. This will be interesting as the theme is top priority of MfA while at stake with a budget cut by 53% & prioritizing crisis which have 'an impact on Europe'... chaberlin.org/en/news/parlia…

2/2 ...humanitarian budget cut by 53% and prioritizing crisis which have 'an impact on Europe' as State Secretary Baumann put it If you have any points you would recommend to share please let me know. chaberlin.org/en/news/parlia…

Why is it shameful to ask #Syrians to go home as so many politicians do these days in Germany? Our Centre for Humanitarian Action statement as picked up by media outlets (though not always in this kind detail :-) evangelische-zeitung.de/syrien-experte…

It has been a crucial and challenging debate today, giving a sense of how important it is to confront right wing populists with facts and data. I tried to contribute to this effort.

It is a great honour plus a pleasure to read what Damian and Mark have kindly contributed as our last CHA publication in 2024 - a must read to understand the key challenges the #humanitarian world will face in 2025! Season greetings to all our followers - best, Ralf

What do millions in need worldwide need to expect from #Trump's re-start next week? And why might European donors follow his deal making approach in some devastating ways? How neutral aid and in particular women's rights might suffer - my interview: welt-sichten.org/nachrichten/43…

Full house today in Berlin at Danish Refugee Council 's panel discussion on working in fragile contexts, moderated by CHA director Ralf Suedhoff with Lilu Thapa, Suraya Pakzad and Peter Reuss 🇩🇪 GER on Peace & Humanitarian Action

Please join if you can make it - also in light of by now also conservative & liberal parties calling for complete closure of German borders for #Refugees Germany should know there is a good reason for #asylum rights which much poorer states welcoming far more refugees do respect

Dear all, for obvious reasons it is time for me to leave this platform anytime soon. To keep connected with everybody interested in respectful, frank, evidence based exchanges, please stay in touch - you'll find me on Linkedin and Bluesky as of today: @ralfsuedhoff.bsky.social🙋