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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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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.
As governments around the world increase their investments in humanitarian assistance, they are recognising a simple reality: today's crises are becoming more frequent, more complex, and more interconnected.
"Not necessarily a space with swings and goals, but places where you don't have to produce, compete, buy or demonstrate anything. A bench in the square. A library. A neighborhood association."
