• ZOA/Lieuwe Siebe de Jong

  • Cordaid/Arie Kievit

  • Lieuwe Siebe de Jong/ZOA

  • Else Lotte Faasse/ZOA

  • Dorcas

KUNO: Platform for Humanitarian Knowledge Exchange in the Netherlands

The Netherlands is one of the biggest humanitarian players in the world, and the Dutch humanitarian field is broad and diverse. Varied expertise is available from academics, policymakers, practitioners, entrepreneurs, and others. Cross-sectoral exchange of knowledge, however, is modest, and translating existing knowledge into new actions and policies remains a challenge. KUNO facilitates knowledge sharing and reflection. In this way, KUNO helps the Dutch humanitarian sector to innovate and jointly meet challenges of the future. | MORE

Themes

Migration

Global migration is expected to rapidly grow in the coming years. Migration continues to be a highly sensitive political issue. What exactly is the impact of this global trend on humanitarian action?

Climate

Climate hazards are increasing in many parts of the globe. Climate change is a key driver for migration, demanding immediate attention from humanitarian organisations and practitioners.

The Way We Work

With new challenges, new technologies and a changing context, humanitarian practitioners need to adapt and rethink their added value and their working processes. How can humanitarian NGOs adjust to remain reliable allies for people in need?
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Events

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Updates

  1. About the Humanitarian Observatories

    19-Feb-25 | Interview Humanitarian Observatories represent a network of actors, both country-based and regional, dedicated to examining humanitarian governance and related issues within their specific contexts. Kaira Zoe Canete, Senior Researcher of The Hague Humanitarian Studies Centre, shares about the humanitarian observatories, the start and the challenges that they are facing.

  2. Millions of others were not so lucky.. Read the story of Ruben, working in Sudan

    20-Dec-24 | Interview Ruben is the head of partnerships, innovation and resource mobilization at UNICEF Sudan. He has been in this role for about 4 years. Originally, he started in Khartoum, when the Bashir regime had just been toppled. There was an incredible energy, and massive commitment to help the country transition into a peaceful and prosperous democracy. However, in October 2021, a military coup halted the transition, and in April 2023 war broke out, which is truly devastating. Ruben and his family had to leave Sudan very suddenly.

  3. "I dream of establishing a green belt around all cities and villages to help prevent land from turning into desert."

    12-Nov-24 Mateen Saeed has an interesting story to tell. He has a lot of dreams and hopes and want to do as much as is in his power to help fighting against and coping with climate change. Mateen is an Agriculture Engineer and is working for Dorcas Iraq since 2018, During this period, he held several positions, beginning as an Food Security and Livelihood Advisor (FSL), then started as project manager, and FSL program Manager. Currently, he is working as climate change and FSL program manager.

Learnings

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Professionals

  1. Alberto Martinetti

    University of Twente / Center for Disaster Resilience
    Associate Professor Humanitarian Engineering

  2. Nok van de Langenberg

    CARE Nederland
    Head of Humanitarian Action

  3. Annelies Heijmans

    Van Hall Larenstein
    Senior lecturer-researcher

  4. Carla Lovato

    Terre des hommes
    Humanitarian Aid Coordinator Consultancy

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