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Jan 27

Reflections from the 18th Mental Health in Complex Emergencies Course

by Ryan Heffron A triumphant 2022 class just completed the Mental Health in Complex Emergencies (MHCE) program. The online semester, which lasted from August to December, was marked by friendship and a community of mutual learning. The course trains mental health professionals and program staff to establish mental health and…

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Dec 23, 2022

Humanitarian Feature: Jamie McGoldrick

This is an interview with Jamie McGoldrick, humanitarian veteran and host of IIHA’s upcoming podcast Humanitarian Fault Lines. The podcast will be released in mid-January. So when did you first identify as humanitarian? And how long have you been in this space? Jamie: Humanitarian is a strange label. I was…

Humanitarian

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Humanitarian

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Dec 23, 2022

Welcome Back, IDHA!

Highlights from IDHA 56 in Amman, Jordan. — By: Ryan Heffron The 56th International Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance (IDHA) came to a close in Amman, Jordan in December. Nineteen students from around the world attended the four-week intensive course. …

Humanitarian

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Welcome Back, IDHA!
Welcome Back, IDHA!
Humanitarian

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Dec 21, 2022

Interview with recent IDHA alum Sittie Jamerah

Conducted by Ryan Heffron — Can you walk us through your background (i.e., where you’re from and what your educational path was growing up)? SJ: ― My name is Sittie Jamerah, and I am currently working for the International Committee of the Red Cross as a Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Field Officer, where…

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Dec 1, 2022

IDHA 56 Returns with Keynote Speaker Rory Stewart

by Ryan Heffron The Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs (IIHA) kicked off its 56th International Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance (IDHA) in Amman, Jordan last month after a two year hiatus during the pandemic. “For over twenty-five years the IDHA has been the gold standard of humanitarian education, providing needed education…

Idha

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IDHA 56 Returns with Keynote Speaker Rory Stewart
IDHA 56 Returns with Keynote Speaker Rory Stewart
Idha

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Sep 30, 2022

Reflection: the Fordham University Humanitarian Student Union participates in Hostile Terrain’s Toe Tagging Event

By: Aidan Auel FCRH c/o 2023, President of the Humanitarian Student Union The Hostile Terrain 94' Toe Tagging workshop was a success! With 27 people in attendance, it was incredibly impactful to see how everyone responded to the project in different ways. This meeting was different from our typical HSU…

Humanitarian

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Humanitarian

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Jun 24, 2022

Reactions to “Designing Peace”

By: Emily Furfaro, Brianna Gadaleta, and Meghan Stevens On June 10, 2022, the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum launched “Designing Peace”, an exhibition displaying a vast scope of design responses that aim to forge peace in distinct parts of the world. Cynthia E. Smith, curator of socially responsible design, in…

Design

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Design

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Jun 24, 2022

Summary of Webinar: What do Children Need? A Conversation on Ukraine Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Response

By: Emily Furfaro, Brianna Gadaleta, and Meghan Stevens New York — On May 24, 2022, the Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs at Fordham University together with UNICEF and MHPSS.net presented the webinar: What do Children Need? A Conversation on Ukraine Mental Health & Psychosocial Support Response. The panelists included: Dr…

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3 min read


Jun 15, 2022

Humanitarian Studies Undergraduate Student Spotlight: Michela Fahy, c/o ‘23

Michela Fahy is a rising senior with a double major in Humanitarian Studies and English and a minor in Italian. She is a New Jersey native and heavily involved throughout campus. …

Humanitarian

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Humanitarian

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Jun 15, 2022

Humanitarian Studies Undergraduate Student Spotlight: Holly Aloi, c/o ‘22

by: Emily Furfaro Despite the restrictions and challenges that came with the COVID-19 pandemic, recent graduate Holly Aloi made the most out of her college experience. Her involvement includes going on a GO! …

Human Rights

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Human Rights

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