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Anticipatory Action: The Way Forward
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Anticipatory Action: The Way Forward

moh2024-05-29T21:17:36+00:00

Anticipatory Action has been gaining increasing traction with donors, humanitarian agencies, and disaster risk managers over the last few years. What is Anticipatory Action? The benefits The drawbacks Quantifiable data: Disasters: Diversity and context: Conditionals: The future What is Anticipatory Action? The term anticipatory action refers to methods of providing critical support to at-risk communities before disasters occur or at least before the full extent of a disaster’s effects occur. This is done by using forecasts or early warnings of imminent shock or stress with the aim to reduce or mitigate the impact of disasters and enhance post disaster responses. Forecast-based [...]

Anticipatory Action: The Way Forwardmoh2024-05-29T21:17:36+00:00

5 Ways the Global Water Crisis is Affecting Communities Worldwide
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5 Ways the Global Water Crisis is Affecting Communities Worldwide

moh2024-05-29T22:09:33+00:00

5 Ways the Global Water Crisis is Affecting Communities Worldwide1. Farmers can’t earn a living2. Communities are being displaced3. Girls are denied an education4. Dirty water is creating disease5. Families are going hungryHere’s how you can help:Adjust your own habitsLobby your MP to take actionRaise awareness 5 Ways the Global Water Crisis is Affecting Communities Worldwide March 24, 2020 This blog was originally posted on Islamic Relief UK. Water is the source of all life. It’s a sacred blessing, a gift from Allah (SWT). In the Holy Qur’an, Allah (SWT) tells us: We sent down water from the sky, blessed water [...]

5 Ways the Global Water Crisis is Affecting Communities Worldwidemoh2024-05-29T22:09:33+00:00

Islamic Relief UK Launches Emergency Coronavirus Appeal and Gives £500,000 To Support the Country’s Most Vulnerable People
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Islamic Relief UK Launches Emergency Coronavirus Appeal and Gives £500,000 To Support the Country’s Most Vulnerable People

moh2023-04-25T21:42:23+00:00

March 24, 2020 Islamic Relief UK Launches Emergency Coronavirus Appeal and Gives £500,000 To Support the Country’s Most Vulnerable People HADs partner Islamic Relief UK has launched an emergency appeal to support the country’s most vulnerable people during the coronavirus outbreak through local charity partners. It is also immediately making £500,000 available to support these organisations. The first partner charity that will benefit from the appeal is Sufra, a foodbank and community hub in the London borough of Brent and an existing local partner for Islamic Relief UK. Islamic Relief UK is in discussion with a range of other partner organisations across the country. The [...]

Islamic Relief UK Launches Emergency Coronavirus Appeal and Gives £500,000 To Support the Country’s Most Vulnerable Peoplemoh2023-04-25T21:42:23+00:00

HAD Recommends: 12 Tips for Working From Home
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HAD Recommends: 12 Tips for Working From Home

moh2024-05-30T18:02:34+00:00

Tips for working from home1. Make sure you have everything you need2. Set up a dedicated workspace3. Have a morning routine4. Get dressed5. Stick to your normal working hours6. Set ground rules with people at home7. Take breaks in their entirety8. Take sick days9. Listen to music10. Keep in regular contact with your team11. Take advantage of your extra time12. Sign out when the day is over Tips for working from home For some, working from home allows much needed flexibility. For others it can make them feel isolated and unproductive. As more and more people are working from home to [...]

HAD Recommends: 12 Tips for Working From Homemoh2024-05-30T18:02:34+00:00

Coronavirus, the Humanitarian Sector and the Media
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Coronavirus, the Humanitarian Sector and the Media

moh2024-05-30T18:15:17+00:00

Coronavirus, the Humanitarian Sector and the MediaWhat is Coronavirus?How are governments responding?How has this affected the sector?How are UK charities responding?FoodbanksDiscriminationWhat is the general advice?The media reactionThe spread of ‘fake’ newsFinding credible sourcesWhat can humanitarian organisations be doing to counter misinformation? Coronavirus, the Humanitarian Sector and the Media March 20, 2020 On Wednesday 11th March 2020 the World Health Organisation declared the rapidly spreading coronavirus outbreak a pandemic, acknowledging that it is likely to spread to every country in the world. The full extent of Coronavirus and its impact on the humanitarian sector is not yet known but the outbreak is [...]

Coronavirus, the Humanitarian Sector and the Mediamoh2024-05-30T18:15:17+00:00

5 Reasons Charities Should Work Together
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5 Reasons Charities Should Work Together

moh2024-05-30T18:27:36+00:00

5 Reasons Charities Should Work TogetherIt reduces costsIt increases awarenessIt builds networksIt’s a chance to learn new skillsIt’s an opportunity for innovation 5 Reasons Charities Should Work Together When organisations have similar aims, working together can reduce costs, amplify a shared message and generally have more impact. At HAD, we really value our partnerships with other organisations, and we want to encourage more charities and NGOs to collaborate to increase the capacity of the sector, so here are 5 reasons charities should work together. It reduces costs One of the biggest reasons charities should work together is the opportunity to save [...]

5 Reasons Charities Should Work Togethermoh2024-05-30T18:27:36+00:00

What Makes a Good Proposal?
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What Makes a Good Proposal?

moh2024-05-30T19:23:47+00:00

What is proposal?The ingredients for a winning proposalFollow the guidelines:Start early:Write clearly and make it convincing:Engage your team:Use data and facts to support your proposal:Avoid too much technical language:Review, review and revise: Capacity building in proposal writing What is proposal? The primary purpose of a proposal is to convince a donor agency to fund your project. Effective proposals are important for any organisation and is one of the most crucial aspects of any NGO. It doesn’t matter how big or small your organisation is, you cannot get away from writing a project proposal, with the aim to secure funds. But what [...]

What Makes a Good Proposal?moh2024-05-30T19:23:47+00:00

Reflections on the Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week (HNPW) 2020
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Reflections on the Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week (HNPW) 2020

moh2024-06-07T20:55:42+00:00

Table of ContentsHumanitarian Networks and Partnerships WeekKey takeawaysLocalisationNexus, humanitarian-development-peaceAnticipatory ActionAccountability to Affected PopulationsLaunch of IASC Guidelines for Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Humanitarian Action Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week In February this year, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) held a 5 day conference for Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week (HNPW) which brought together over 2,300 participants from 450 organisations including representatives from the UN, governments, the military, NGOs, the Red Cross and Red Crescent movement, academia and the private sector. The event provided a forum for humanitarian networks and partnerships to meet and address [...]

Reflections on the Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week (HNPW) 2020moh2024-06-07T20:55:42+00:00

Driving Systematic Change to Ensure Persons with Disabilities are included in Humanitarian Action
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Driving Systematic Change to Ensure Persons with Disabilities are included in Humanitarian Action

moh2024-05-30T19:50:19+00:00

Driving Systematic Change to Ensure Persons with Disabilities are included in Humanitarian Action March 10, 2020 Islamic Relief’s Protection and Inclusion Advisor on age and disability, Tom Palmer, explores how humanitarian actors can accelerate progress on inclusion following the publication of the new IASC Guidelines. Few humanitarian workers these days, whether based at an international headquarters or on the frontline of a crisis, would disagree that including persons with disabilities in their programmes is essential. The evidence is stark: Persons with disabilities represent more than 15% of the world’s crisis-affected population. In disasters they are more likely to lose their lives. And in [...]

Driving Systematic Change to Ensure Persons with Disabilities are included in Humanitarian Actionmoh2024-05-30T19:50:19+00:00

International Women’s Day Workshop March 2020
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International Women’s Day Workshop March 2020

moh2023-04-25T21:47:39+00:00

March 9, 2020 International Women’s Day Workshop March 2020 Sunday 8th March marks International Women’s Day, which has been held every year on 8th March since 1977. To mark the day, the Humanitarian Academy for Development (HAD) held an International Women’s Day Workshop on Friday 6th March, inviting staff to take part in presentations and discussions surrounding women’s issues and women’s rights. Why is International Women’s Day important? As the International Women’s Day website states “an equal world is an enabled world.” This is a day for celebrating women’s achievements, raising awareness of women’s issues and taking action for equality, something [...]

International Women’s Day Workshop March 2020moh2023-04-25T21:47:39+00:00

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