AidEx, the world’s leading humanitarian aid and disaster relief event, returns on 23-24 October at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland. AidEx is co-located with Development2030, a global event uniting international development actors in pursuit of sustainable development goals. Both events bring aid, relief and international development professionals all under the same roof to explore the latest innovations, meet new suppliers, share experiences with peers, build meaningful relationships and collaborate in new projects. AidEx is *the* opportunity to meet senior movers and shakers from UN agencies, Red Cross and Red Crescent societies, local and international NGOs, donors, foundations, government, and the private sector, with 3000 participants attending from 94 countries. Register for AidEx: https://rb.gy/3h0qbu Key speakers include: Lanre Williams-Ayedun, SVP, International Programs, World Relief Martin Seychell, Deputy Director-General, European Commission (DG INTPA) Jim Ridgwick, Global Head of Procurement, Save the Children International Albert Siminyu, Regional Director, Horn and Eastern Africa, Action Against Hunger HEARO Alyoscia D'Onofrio, Vice President and Head of Technical Excellence, International Rescue Committee Ben Safari, Head of Supply Management Services, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency Mary Y Okumu, PhD, Senior Director & Head – Technical Unit, ForAfrika Pablo Bredt Torres, Team Lead - Humanitarian Supply Chain, USAID - Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance Michael Mosselmans, Head of Humanitarian Division, Christian Aid Ben Ramalingam, Chief Strategic Development Officer, UNICEF UK Unni Krishnan, Global Humanitarian Director, Plan International Richard Blewitt, Executive Director International, British Red Cross Sarah Penniman-Morin (Robbins-Penniman), MSPH, MEng, Chief Global Supply Chain Officer, International Rescue Committee Shehnaaz Moosa, Director, SouthSouthNorth Dr Mohamed Abdi Warsame, Executive Director, Somali Red Crescent Society And many more... Learn more here: https://rb.gy/jkqvi8 #AidEx #Development2030 #humanitarianaid #disasterrelief #internationaldevelopment #UNSDGs
AidEx - The Global Humanitarian Aid Event
Außenhandel und internationale Entwicklung
Le Grand-Saconnex, Geneva 3.778 Follower:innen
Leading the aid and development sector by bringing the community together in Brussels and Nairobi
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AidEx encompasses a conference featuring inspirational thought leaders, an exhibition which is the largest of its kind in the world, training programmes, networking opportunities and a dedicated awards programme recognising individuals and innovations that truly inspire. Each year over 2,500 representatives of the humanitarian aid and development community from over 65 countries attend an AidEx event. Attendees come from UN Agencies, the EU, Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, local and international NGOs, government and the private sector.
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https://www.aid-expo.com/
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- Le Grand-Saconnex, Geneva
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Route François Peyrot 30
Palexpo, Hall 4
Le Grand-Saconnex, Geneva 1218, CH
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In our webinar last week, we explored the journey from theory to action in advancing circularity within humanitarian aid. We welcomed different stakeholders to discuss sustainable initiatives, sharing benchmarking ideas, practical measures, and best practice examples of sustainability and circularity in action. Watch webinar on-demand: https://lnkd.in/eef7nVB7 Learn more about Closed Loop Fashion’s research project titled "Circular Economy for humanitarian aid products: A sustainable transition for Pakistan manufacturing and packaging of disaster relief blankets" in the link below. Speakers included: ✅ Fem Mulier, Director, Alpinter ✅ Marina Chahboune, Founder and Sustainability Specialist, Closed Loop Fashion ✅ Tatyana Ageyeva, Category Manager (Plastic & Textile), UNHCR #AidEx #humanitarianaid #sustainability #supplychain #aid
Piloting Circular Economy for humanitarian aid products in Pakistan
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Last chance to join our webinar today at 14:00 (GMT) / 15:00 (CET), co-hosted by ALPINTER and Closed Loop Fashion. We discuss the journey from theory to action in advancing circularity within humanitarian aid, addressing sustainable initiatives, the latest standard requirements and industry targets. Learn from key stakeholders: ✅ Fem Mulier, Director, Alpinter ✅ Marina Chahboune, Founder and Sustainability Specialist, Closed Loop Fashion ✅ Tatyana Ageyeva, Category Manager (Plastic & Textile), UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency Register for this webinar: https://lnkd.in/eef7nVB7 #AidEx #humanitarianaid #sustainability #supplychain #aid
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We were delighted to welcome Nnenna as a keynote speaker at #AidEx Nairobi last week. View a few of her reflections below.
On Thursday, June 13th, I had the privilege of delivering a keynote address at the #AidExNairobi2024 conference on “Revitalising Humanitarian and Development Assistance”. My focus was on the critical role of multilateral banks in addressing humanitarian needs and fostering regional resilience for the most vulnerable communities. The discussions at AidEx - The Global Humanitarian Aid Event #AidExNairobi2024 are timely as we face a confluence of crises. Climate change is devastating villages, farmlands, and infrastructure, while political conflicts are displacing people, and threatening regional peace and security. Despite these challenges, humanitarian and refugee responses suffer from unprecedented funding shortages. Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), like the African Development Bank Group, have a core mission of promoting socio-economic stability. Their approach to humanitarian aid is not just about immediate relief but also about sustainable solutions. For example, the Bank Group’s 2022-2026 Strategy for Addressing Fragility and Building Resilience focuses on crisis prevention and private sector development. Across the East African region, some of the projects funded by the Bank in partnership with UN agencies like the UNHCR, UNESCO WFP, FAO and other agencies like SOS, and IOM have immensely contributed directly to building peace by tackling vulnerability, direct violence and resource conflicts. The total amount of projects currently under implementation in collaboration with these agencies stands at USD 287 million in the Banks East Africa region alone. Together, we are working towards a more stable and resilient future for all. #HumanitarianAid #Development #MultilateralBanks #ClimateChange #PeaceBuilding #Resilience #EastAfrica
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Webinar with ALPINTER and Closed Loop Fashion on Thursday 20th June at 14:00 (GMT) / 15:00 (CET) We discuss how to navigate the journey from theory to action in advancing circularity within humanitarian aid, at our upcoming webinar. We speak with different stakeholders to address sustainable initiatives and explain how to achieve the latest standard requirements and industry targets. Learn from best practice examples and gain knowledge to better your understanding of how to showcase sustainability and circularity in action. Hear from: ✅ Fem Mulier, Director, Alpinter ✅ Marina Chahboune, Founder and Sustainability Specialist, Closed Loop Fashion ✅ Tatyana Ageyeva, Category Manager (Plastic & Textile), UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency Register for this webinar to learn valuable insights, tips and tools to drive meaningful change within humanitarian aid: https://lnkd.in/eef7nVB7 #AidEx #humanitarianaid #sustainability #supplychain #aid
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Some interesting insights from our Keynote speaker at AidEx Nairobi last week ⬇️ #AidEx #Nairobi #humanitarianaid
United Nations Assistant Secretary-General, Climate Crisis Coordinator for the El Niño Response
What does it mean to be a humanitarian in the age of the climate crisis? It was inspiring to learn from experts and professionals at last week’s AidEx in Nairobi. They are confronted daily to the urgency of climate change that’s already affecting the region’s most vulnerable. Here are five things I shared about the way I believe we should rethink the humanitarian system to help tackle the climate emergency: ◾ The climate crisis represents an existential crisis for all of us, and as aid workers, we are on the frontlines to witness the increasing impact of more severe and frequent climate disasters on vulnerable communities. In 2020 alone, loss and damage from climate disasters exceeded $258 billion globally. That is more than the entire global annual aid budget. ◾ There is no greater challenge today than getting ahead of the climate crisis: however, it is not the only challenge we face as humanitarians. In the last decade alone, humanitarian needs grew by over 330% as a result of multiplying conflicts, extreme poverty and growing global instability. ◾ We must become climate-smart and include climate action in all aspects of our programming, instead of creating new silos of “climate action’ or separate ‘climate responses’. This means better using climate data and forecasts, strengthening disaster preparedness and early action, and investing more in climate adaptation and resilience. This also means, of course, leading by example and reducing our carbon footprint. ◾ Ultimately, we cannot do this alone. Governments, regional bodies, financial institutions, and the private sector must step up. The climate financing gap is estimated at around $2.4 trillion per year. This figure no doubt seems very high. However, last year, the world spent $2.4 trillion in military and defense and another $7 trillion in direct and indirect fossil fuels subsidies. The money is there. It is simply not going to the right place. ◾ It is easy to become jaded when working in the aid world. I am not. I know that if we combine our efforts, we can move mountains. We have seen it time and time again when we thought everything was too tough. Thank you so much for hosting me. This kind of debates forces us to raise above the daily operational struggles and look beyond this year’s issues to think about how we can collectively improve the sustainability and impact of our work. #AidExNairobi #climatecrisis AidEx - The Global Humanitarian Aid Event
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This year, AidEx Nairobi brought together 500 professionals from the East African humanitarian aid and development sectors for dynamic discussions and insightful panels addressing regional challenges. A heartfelt thank you to all our speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, and participants for making AidEx Nairobi 2024 a great success. Save the date for next year's AidEx Nairobi on June 11-12, 2025. #AidExNairobi #AidEx #humanitarianaid #internationaldevelopment #disasterrelief
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Thank you to everyone who attended day 1 of AidEx Nairobi today! Our drinks reception is underway, with entertainment from Kayamba Africa. We look forward to seeing everyone again tomorrow. View the agenda for day 2 here: https://lnkd.in/eQWPnQkS #AidEx #Nairobi #humanitarianaid #internationaldevelopment #disasterrelief
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Join us for our upcoming AidEx webinar on June 20th at 14:00 (GMT) / 15:00 (CET), co-hosted by Alpinter and Closed Loop Fashion, as we explore the journey from theory to action in advancing circularity within humanitarian aid. In this session, AidEx welcomes different stakeholders to address the topic of sustainable initiatives. The webinar is part of Closed Loop Fashion’s research project titled "Circular Economy for humanitarian aid products: A sustainable transition for Pakistan manufacturing and packaging of disaster relief blankets". Together with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, private sector partner ALPINTER and research institute Closed Loop Fashion, we uncover inspirational and benchmarking ideas, and practical measures taken to bring sustainability and circularity into practice by rethinking humanitarian products, their production processes and packaging. Discover the latest standard requirements and industry targets designed to combat climate change and reduce carbon emissions at the product level. Gain valuable insights from best practice examples showcasing sustainability and circularity in action. Whether you're seeking to improve your understanding of circular principles or looking for actionable tips to implement within your organisation, this webinar provides you with the knowledge and tools needed to drive meaningful change. Join us as we navigate the path from concept to applied implementation, unlocking the potential of circularity in humanitarian aid. Register for webinar: https://lnkd.in/eef7nVB7 Speakers Include: ✅ Fem Mulier, Director, Alpinter ✅ Marina Chahboune, Founder and Sustainability Specialist, Closed Loop Fashion ✅ Tatyana Ageyeva, Category Manager (Plastic & Textile), UNHCR #AidEx #humanitarianaid #sustainability #supplychain #aid
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The aid and development sector has seen many challenges over the last few years. Multiple concurrent humanitarian crises, the rise of AI in humanitarian aid, and funding difficulties have all shaken up an already uncertain landscape. The Duty of Care Pavilion and Conference at AidEx, in partnership with International Location Safety, aims to illustrate and examine how to help staff in the field deal with these difficulties. Visit the pavilion to take part in the Crisis Management Workshop on Day 1, which displays the complexities and challenges of supporting staff and their families in times of extreme duress and watch compelling panel discussions. On Day 2, watch the mock court room which demonstrates the pressures of giving evidence and how discrepancies arise. Learn how to put safeguarding into action, insure the uninsurable, cultivate resilience and much more... Watch last year’s recap for a hint of what’s to come this year: https://rb.gy/cg4yjd #AidEx #DutyofCarePavilion #DeliveringBetterAid #MakingSafetySimple
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