• 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. KUNO is looking for a new intern!

    2-Dec-24 | Update KUNO is looking for a new intern to start the end of January/ beginning of February for a period of 5-6 months.

  2. "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.

  3. Supporting people with an application on MHPSS, Cordaid does it in Yemen.

    11-Oct-24 Monther Al-Sakkaf is the Head of the Aden Office and Program Manager for Cordaid in Yemen. Over the past four years, he has been actively involved in humanitarian and development work, focusing on addressing critical needs in health, food security, and livelihood support. One of Cordaid's most exciting projects is the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) web app, which aims to overcome the significant barriers to mental health services in Yemen. The app provides self-help tools, educational resources, and online consultations, offering accessible and confidential support to those affected by the ongoing conflict. Currently, the app is in its final development phase, undergoing improvements before being launched.

Learnings

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Professionals

  1. Alberto Martinetti

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

  2. Evert van Bodegom

    Kerk in Actie
    Global Programme Coordinator Disaster Management

  3. Martine Bergwerff

    Save the Children
    Humanitarian Team Manager

  4. Leela Koenig

    Institute Clingendael
    Head of Clingendael’s Humanitarian Negotiation Programme

Partners