The Danish Refugee Council’s Diaspora Programme and the Nordic–Africa Diaspora Collective Initiative led by Golda Fania and Aisha Tambajang are bringing together experts and professionals from the African diaspora in the Nordic countries to explore how they can strengthen collaboration between stakeholders in the region and their home countries.  This initiative is initiated to respond a rapid growing in the development sector as well as global dynamics in the humanitarian field. Besides, the roundtable is also designed aligning with Denmark’s Africa Strategy and broader global commitments to equity, partnership, and locally led development.   It is worth noting that African diaspora communities contribute over $95 billion annually in remittances. These numbers exceed most forms of bilateral aid, whereas their leadership, lived expertise, and transnational networks remain significantly underutilized in formal humanitarian and development frameworks. 🗓️ Date: Wednesday, November 19th  🕓 Time: 16:00–19:00 CET 📍 Location: VOX at Lyngbyvej 100, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark 💻 Format: In-person  🔗 Register here before 2nd November: https://bit.ly/nordic-africa-roundtable2025  What are the main topics covered in the discussion?  The roundtable will focus on three strategic objectives aimed at enhancing the African diaspora’s role in a more strategic, inclusive, and locally grounded programme implementation to address complex challenges across key sectors.  Strengthen the role of African diaspora communities as the co-lead of humanitarian response, sustainable development, and inclusive economic growth beyond transnational borders.   Unfold greater opportunities of diaspora contributions which further shapes localisation initiatives in digital innovation and climate resilience.   Excel diaspora expertise into policy frameworks, funding mechanisms, and programme delivery across the Nordic–Africa cooperation.  Who can participate in this roundtable?  Nordic-Africa diaspora leaders across sectors, including but not limited to entrepreneurship, humanitarian response, academia, culture to co-design and co-implement the strategies.   African embassies and regional bodies seeking deeper ties with diaspora communities to advance investment, diplomacy, and bilateral partnerships.  International NGOs and development funds working on localization, inclusion, youth employment, and diaspora engagement models.  Donors and policy institutions committed to rethinking traditional development paradigms and unlocking new channels of knowledge, capital, and innovation. Don’t miss out! Be a part of the dialogue in shaping the next chapter in Nordic–Africa collaboration. All sessions are held in English.

Regional Humanitarian Partnership Week (RHPW) is returning to Bangkok from 8–10 December 2025! This year’s theme, “Beyond Emergencies: Reframing Humanitarianism for a Changing World,” will bring together humanitarian actors from across the region to explore innovative approaches and new ways of working. The event is organized by ICVA, together with United Nations OCHA, the Asian Disaster Reduction and Response Network (ADRRN), and Community World Service Asia.

The humanitarian system is in deep upheaval: once rooted in a common ethical framework, it now faces fragmented political responsibility, politicization, donor withdrawal, shrinking access, and erosion of humanitarian law. As humanitarian actors abandon those they claimed to help, credibility and legitimacy erode—undermining humanity itself and the system’s original purpose.  In light of these pressing challenges, the Humanitarian Congress Berlin 2026 – now set for April and from 2026 onward held every spring – will provide a space to confront these dynamics through critical openness, structural self-reflection, and shared accountability. To advance this effort and expand the congress community, we are delighted to welcome Oxfam Germany and The New Humanitarian as new long-term partners alongside Médecins Sans Frontières, Médecins du Monde, and the German Red Cross.  Under the theme “Humanitarianism(s) in Transition – Between Ideals, Power and Agency”, we will explore how humanitarian action, in its many forms and approaches, can be renewed, reimagined, and strengthened. The Humanitarian Congress Berlin invites experts, practitioners, and critical voices to move beyond routine dialogue and work together on the future of humanitarian action hat truly serves those most impacted. Save the date: 21 – 22 April 2026