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Jaume Vidal
Senior Policy Advisor for European Projects at Health Action International (HAI).
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Civil society and Global Health after the storm
Since Health Action International (HAI) was founded over 40 years ago, the role of civil society in Global Health has dramatically evolved. From ad-hoc interventions mostly linked to charity and goodwill, non-governmental organisations have become singular actors with specific goals and the ability to mobilise resources, and exert influence to bring about change.
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Social entities are key spaces for detecting and preventing emotional distress in young people, especially in a context marked by the impact of social networks.
Volunteering is a space for growth and development of oneself and society. It is an opportunity to act in solidarity, to contribute to our communities, learn and connect with other people.
In a humanitarian emergency, it is necessary to listen to communities, respect their dignity and trust the organisations that know the territory and work on the ground.
