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Centre for Humanitarian Action @chaberlin.org · 02/10/2026

Germany's new interest-driven #foreignpolicy gives rise to numerous conflicts of interest with its involvement in #humanitarian #diplomacy and #peace processes - believe 68% of the participants in the latest CHA Out of the Box talk this Wednesday. Watch the recording: ow.ly/1na150ZTPLJ

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Centre for Humanitarian Action @chaberlin.org · 30/09/2026

TODAY 1pm CEST: Join our online discussion about Germany's new #foreignpolicy navigating national interests, #peace -building, and #humanitarian principles with top representatives of the GER on Peace & Humanitarian Action, the NGO and the think tank world. [German] ow.ly/LwII50ZSXza

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Centre for Humanitarian Action @chaberlin.org · 16/09/2026

Germany's new interest-driven foreign policy: We ask Katharina Ahrendts GER on Peace & Humanitarian Action Sarah Meschenmoser Ärzte ohne Grenzen (Deutschland) and Gerrit Kurtz (SWP) if Germanys geopolitical goals and value-based policies complement or contradict each other: ow.ly/cG7h50ZNRlS

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Centre for Humanitarian Action @chaberlin.org · 07/09/2026

This week, German Bundestag will hold its first reading of the 2027 federal budget, with currently only ~1 bil € allocated for humanitarian aid. @ralfsuedhoff.bsky.social: “If Germany doesn't change course, it will be turning its back on the idea of humanitarian aid.” ow.ly/f0pc50ZKgf1

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Centre for Humanitarian Action @chaberlin.org · 26/08/2026

Only 5 days left to secure your EARLY BIRD ticket discount for #CHA26 on 25+26 November in Berlin - get it now: pretix.eu/cha-conference/2026

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Centre for Humanitarian Action @chaberlin.org · 20/08/2026

The crucial question is: What will Germany prioritise? - CHA Director Ralf Südhoff in German news programme "Tagesschau" on #worldhumanitarianday : ow.ly/EAAv50ZBTvg

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Centre for Humanitarian Action @chaberlin.org · 19/08/2026

What are the consequences of the drastic cutbacks in humanitarian aid? - CHA Director @ralfsuedhoff.bsky.social in a #worldhumanitarianday special on German Radio hr info: ow.ly/pwF350ZBp7j

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Centre for Humanitarian Action @chaberlin.org · 19/08/2026

"We need a Germany and a Europe that stands up to Trump’s self-serving politics and sets the right priorities" - says CHA Director @ralfsuedhoff.bsky.social on German Radio WDR5 on #worldhumanitarianday 2026 #actforhumanity: ow.ly/4BN450ZBmEe

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Centre for Humanitarian Action @chaberlin.org · 15/07/2026

What does #local #leadership look like in the context of #PooledFunds and funding facilities? Goda Milasiute's new paper explores this question through 3 key dimensions: access to funding, decision-making, and equitable partnerships. Learn more 👉https://ow.ly/tuHW50Zl4rl Help – Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe

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Centre for Humanitarian Action @chaberlin.org · 10/07/2026

Out now: The CHA Newsletter 3/2026 with News, Publications and Events 👇 ow.ly/Bpra50Zmks9

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Centre for Humanitarian Action @chaberlin.org · 10/07/2026

No aspect of aid mirrors the challenges, power imbalances and urgent reform needs more clearly than money and the way it flows in the aid sector. Join us at #CHA26 on 25+26 November in Berlin & online to discuss what it would take to fix the money. REGISTER NOW: ow.ly/ajxJ50ZlVzV

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Centre for Humanitarian Action @chaberlin.org · 09/07/2026

CHA Director Ralf Südhoff was invited as an expert to the public hearing of the Committee on Human Rights and Humanitarian Aid. In his statement on the 'Challenges to the international humanitarian system' he outlined 10 recommendations for the Federal government [German]: ow.ly/HnvM50ZlXJz

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Centre for Humanitarian Action @chaberlin.org · 08/07/2026

LIVE: Public hearing of the German parliament on “Challenges to the international humanitarian system and its reform” - with CHA director Ralf Südhoff as invited expert: www.bundestag.de/mediathek

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Centre for Humanitarian Action @chaberlin.org · 08/07/2026

Pooled funds are the "new stars" in the intermediary landscape. Goda Milašiūtė outlines practical steps that actors involved in #pooledfunds can take to remove barriers to #local #leadership within and through these mechanisms. ow.ly/HhsA50Zl54Z Help – Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe

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Centre for Humanitarian Action @chaberlin.org · 01/07/2026

C&D research project frameworks have a #local researcher knowledge production blindspot. On #TheHumanitarianBlog Larissa Fast, Birte Vogel & Jessica Field The University of Manchester recommend 3 steps external #research organisations should take before a project begins: ow.ly/G7k850Zj2uY

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Centre for Humanitarian Action @chaberlin.org · 19/06/2026

23 June, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) launches its report on neglected crises in Berlin. CHA direktor Ralf Südhoff will discuss with Dr De-Joseph Kakisingi, Niddal Salah-Eldin and Maike Röttger the challenges faced by displaced people. Register here: nrc1.typeform.com/NeglectedCrises

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Centre for Humanitarian Action @chaberlin.org · 19/06/2026

What is the future of #humanitarian action? How can challenges such as declining #funding, increasing competition and the growing relevance of #security policy be addressed? At a members meeting of #AktionDeutschlandHilft CHA researcher Darina Pellowska set the scene for the discussion.

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Centre for Humanitarian Action @chaberlin.org · 19/06/2026

How Germany’s lack of consistency on international law #IHL and the withdrawal from investments in development (-20%), peace (-40%) and #humanitarian aid (-53%) rapidly destroyed Germany's soft power record - now on #TheHumanitarianBlog with #IFHV : ow.ly/jKAO50ZevyB

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Centre for Humanitarian Action @chaberlin.org · 18/06/2026

Sunday at the GFFO Open House: Learn more about how German humanitarian action could be reformed at this panel with Help – Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe, GER on Peace & Humanitarian Action Auswärtiges Amt and Centre for Humanitarian Action : ow.ly/VRWE50Ze5cA

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Centre for Humanitarian Action @chaberlin.org · 18/06/2026

Meet us this Saturday at the GFFO Open House, when we discuss with GER on Peace & Humanitarian Action / Auswärtiges Amt, International Rescue Committee and JohanniterInt why international aid from Germany is needed: ow.ly/VRWE50Ze5cA

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Centre for Humanitarian Action @chaberlin.org · 15/06/2026

In an opinion piece on Table.Briefings CHA direktor Ralf Südhoff dicusses the end of the Soft Super Power #Germany and why Berlin needs to change course after the historic defeat in the #UNSC vote [German]: ow.ly/XnRu50ZbIhI

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Centre for Humanitarian Action @chaberlin.org · 11/06/2026

Why is such a high priority given to Country-Based Pooled Funds #CPBF as part of the #HumanitarianReset ? What is meant by #qualityfunding? CHA research fellow Goda Milašiūtė explores intermediary financing mechanisms - and answers our questions in the #CHAtroom: ow.ly/tAmL50ZalXa

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Centre for Humanitarian Action @chaberlin.org · 04/06/2026

"It is a self-inflicted disaster" states CHA director Ralf Südhoff after #Germany failed to secure a seat on the UN Security Council #UNSC. Read the complete press release here [German]: ow.ly/KH2A50Z7tic

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Centre for Humanitarian Action @chaberlin.org · 01/06/2026

In the latest episode of #UNhörbar by the United Nations Association of Germany, CHA Director Ralf Südhoff discusses the current state of #humanitarian action at the #UN . Listen e.g. on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music or here [German]➡️Podcast .de: ow.ly/oIYu50Z69nV

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Centre for Humanitarian Action @chaberlin.org · 29/05/2026

Are Country-Based pooled Funds #CBPF the miracle cure for the #humanitarian sector? CHA research fellow Goda Milašiūtė explores the potential of various intermediary financing mechanisms to enable and anchor local leadership - and is our guest in the #CHAtroom: ow.ly/sgG650Z58b4

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Centre for Humanitarian Action @chaberlin.org · 21/05/2026

10 DAYS TO GO - APPLY NOW for an #internship at CHA starting September 2026. Gain insights into the #humanitarian sector, be part of a think tank's practical #research and organise the next CHA Conference #CHA26 with us: ✍️ ow.ly/OwSa50YWvoZ

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Centre for Humanitarian Action @chaberlin.org · 21/05/2026

Yesterday we welcomed over 20 students from Charité to CHA and discussed the work of a humanitarian think tank and current #humanitarian challenges – it was great to have you here!

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Centre for Humanitarian Action @chaberlin.org · 13/05/2026

"A well done Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus would be more important than ever in many crisis contexts. But what we see is rather a HDS Nexus - with security as the driving force." CHA director Ralf Südhoff at a Bundesentwicklungsministerium Panel on "The future of the #HDPNexus" yesterday.

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Centre for Humanitarian Action @chaberlin.org · 08/05/2026

Do you want to gain insights into the #humanitarian sector, be part of a think tank's practical #research and organise the next CHA Conference with us? Join CHA in Berlin for an #internship starting September 2026 - apply NOW ✍️ ow.ly/ps2i50YWvp1

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Centre for Humanitarian Action @chaberlin.org · 07/05/2026

Where does the #HDP #Nexus debate stand amid a crisis of legitimacy and funding in multilateralism? CHA research lead Sonja Hövelmann provides an overview in this brand new compilation by ÖFSE: Aid in Crisis – #Humanitarian Challenges in a World of Aid #Cuts 👉https://ow.ly/18Yr50YVVUN

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Centre for Humanitarian Action @chaberlin.org · 21/04/2026

Sonja Hövelmann is on the panel on "The future of humanitarian narratives" at the Humanitarian Congress Berlin 2026 [Chatham House Rule]. ow.ly/1kEE50YNvya

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Centre for Humanitarian Action @chaberlin.org · 21/04/2026

"We joined the summit with a clear expectation: this must be more than a pledging session - [...] but it missed substantial opportunities" reflects Nirvana Shawky Danish Refugee Council. Read her blog on the #Sudan Conference in Berlin last week 👉 ow.ly/oi7o50YNtSV

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Centre for Humanitarian Action @chaberlin.org · 17/04/2026

See you next week at the Humanitarian Congress Berlin ! Sonja Hövelmann discusses the future of #humanitarian narratives w Regina Salvador-Antequisa (EcoWEB), Patrick Gathara The New Humanitarian and Martin Searle (MSF). Join the session ⏰ 21 April 3:30 pm CET (on site)🔗 lnkd.in/exrVQwN4

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Centre for Humanitarian Action @chaberlin.org · 15/04/2026

Ahead of todays #Sudan conference CHA gathered civil society leaders from the region + Germany for a frank exchange. Many thanks to @Alain Délétroz @genevacall.org, Samy Guessabi @acf-de.bsky.social Eve Bradley @drcngo.bsky.social & Cecilia Thiam (Sudan INGO Forum) for kicking off our discussion

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Centre for Humanitarian Action @chaberlin.org · 08/04/2026

#training #lastcall Register this week for 27 hours in May full of ideological, legal and practical knowledge on #humanitarian action - in 15 comprehensive and hands-on online sessions: ow.ly/bX8850YFwP6

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Centre for Humanitarian Action @chaberlin.org · 07/04/2026

Apply NOW for a Research Fellow position at CHA, focusing on German #humanitarian action, fundraising and partnership management: 📚 Policy #research and outputs 🕰️part-time 📍Berlin [German mandatory] 🗓️ apply until 12 April 2026: ow.ly/wga350YzCVM #researchjobs #jobsInBerlin #hiring #jobalert

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Centre for Humanitarian Action @chaberlin.org · 02/04/2026

Whether you’ve recently entered the #humanitarian sector or are considering a #career change, our #training offers a comprehensive & practice-oriented introduction to today’s humanitarian landscape: 📅 11–20 May 2026 📍 Online ⏱ 27 hours 💰 €450 early bird 1 ECTS Register: ow.ly/HbUm50YC9yC

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Centre for Humanitarian Action @chaberlin.org · 27/03/2026

#JOBALERT You're into policy #research, you’re no stranger to fundraising and partnership management, #humanitarian action is close to your heart, and a part-time position in Berlin would be just the thing for you right now? Then apply now at CHA [German mandatory]: ow.ly/5puB50YzCVL

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Centre for Humanitarian Action @chaberlin.org · 24/03/2026

Do German #humanitarian NGOs address racist structures in their internal working practices? The ARA Community welcomes Bastian Fraunhofer to its 13th meeting for a short presentation followed by a discussion - join us tomorrow: www.chaberlin.org/en/event/13th-ara…

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Centre for Humanitarian Action @chaberlin.org · 23/03/2026

What would constitute a #fairshare from donor countries? Are #pooledfunds the solution to achieve local leadership? What impact do #aid-antagonists have challenging the legitimacy of #humanitarian action? -- Sonja Hövelmann on the new CHA workplan in CHAtroom episode 26: ow.ly/vf3350YxyIZ

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Centre for Humanitarian Action @chaberlin.org · 18/03/2026

Even the risk of a world food crisis is very real, if the war drags on for much longer, warns CHA director @ralfsuedhoff.bsky.social and calls on the German government to top up #humanitarian funding. Read the CHA statement [German]: ow.ly/SL5Q50YvT3I GER on Peace & Humanitarian Action #Iran

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Centre for Humanitarian Action @chaberlin.org · 18/03/2026

Sign up now and secure your early bird discount👉 Our popular "#Humanitarian Action All-Round" #training course for new employees or junior practitioners at the aha academy is back! 📍Online 🗓️11-20 May 2026 🌐English ⭐1ECTS ow.ly/IvmI50YuHty

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Centre for Humanitarian Action @chaberlin.org · 17/03/2026

Meet us at the Humanitarian Congress Berlin 2026! On 21 April CHA Research Lead Sonja Hövelmann will discuss the future of humanitarian narratives, and CHA will be present at the Humanitarian Forum on both days: ow.ly/g1HV50YuGW4

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Centre for Humanitarian Action @chaberlin.org · 16/03/2026

What are the benefits of UN-led #PooledFunds and for whom? Can #CBPFs really contribute to a breakthrough of #locally-led #humanitarian action? In our online talk CHA researcher Goda Milašiūtė explained success criteria and potential trade-offs. Watch the recording: ow.ly/QIz150YuGFQ

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Centre for Humanitarian Action @chaberlin.org · 12/03/2026

While German humanitarian organisations frequently address international power imbalances, they largely fail to scrutinize racist structures within their own internal organisational processes. Let's discuss - register now for the 13th ARA Community Meeting on 25 March: ow.ly/Y2Yw50YsQ81

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Centre for Humanitarian Action @chaberlin.org · 12/03/2026

Should others follow Save the Children’s example and withdraw from #CBPFs for the benefit of local #humanitarian organisations? We discussed this in our #OutoftheBox event last week with Abdurahman Sharif, Save the Children International. Watch the recording: ow.ly/TnGE50Yq1R5

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Centre for Humanitarian Action @chaberlin.org · 06/03/2026

📻 CHA Research Lead Sonja Hövelmann is our guest in the CHAtroom and explains how CHA, as a humanitarian think tank, helps navigate the shifts and challenges in the humanitarian sector [German]: ow.ly/ZRSz50Yq7GC

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Centre for Humanitarian Action @chaberlin.org · 06/03/2026

On Wednesday we asked: Can #PooledFunds really contribute to a breakthrough of #locally-led #humanitarian action? - A few specialised pooled funds are needed, explained Dr Yuliya Sporysh, NGO Girls (Ukraine). Watch the recording: ow.ly/K2xN50Yq1QS

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Centre for Humanitarian Action @chaberlin.org · 04/03/2026

Join us TODAY 3pm for an online talk with Abdurahman Sharif, Save the Children International and Dr Yuliya Sporysh, NGO Girls (Ukraine) to discuss: What exactly are pooled funds, and what are the pros and cons of the various UN, INGO or locally managed approaches? ow.ly/ecny50YoXZ7

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Centre for Humanitarian Action @chaberlin.org · 25/02/2026

What exactly are #PooledFunds, and can they really contribute to a breakthrough of #locally-led #humanitarian action? Register now for our talk next Wednesday 3pm with Abdurahman Sharif Save the Children International and Dr Yuliya Sporysh, NGO Divchata/Girls (Ukraine): ow.ly/6Fnb50Yi5eQ

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