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Faith on the frontlines
By Esther Lehmann-Sow
Never has the role of faith leaders and communities been so important in public health, or under as much scrutiny. Esther explores their role in ensuring the most vulnerable children are protected in the midst of this pandemic.
Being Lebanese outside Lebanon
By Aline Rahbany, Technical Director, Urban Programming
In the horrific aftermath of the explosion in Beirut, Aline reflects on what it means to be Lebanese diaspora, to leave the places and people you love, and to watch from a distance as your home country suffers through yet another tragedy.
When COVID-19 hits home
By Amanda Rives Argeñal
When families suffer loss due to COVID-19, love and faith can strengthen a desire to push harder than ever before, as Amanda has found.
Changing the COVID-19 world for children
By Dana Buzducea
It was obvious from the beginning that this pandemic could become a children’s crisis. Dana looks at why and how this is happening, and what is needed to help prevent it getting worse.
We're running out of time
By Norbert Hsu
It is clear that desperate parents and caregivers are finding it increasingly difficult to provide their children. Norbert looks at our work to provide these families with another option.
Can cash programming save us?
By Amos Doornbos
Cash and voucher programming is already having a significant impact on people's lives. Amos looks at the intersection of cash programming, humanitarian aid, human dignity, and asks if we are doing it right.
Faith, Fragility and COVID-19
By Andrea Kaufman
Andrea shares how progress is made when faith leaders across faith lines come together to improve their communities, putting children front and centre in decision-making.
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Global Director, Humanitarian Operations
Isabel Gomes
"After responding to crises in 18 countries over 25 years, I am more passionate than ever about alleviating suffering when disasters strike."
Disaster Management Strategy and Systems Director
Amos Doornbos
"Every day, I work on new approaches, new models, and new technology to enable people affected by crises to rebuild their own lives."
Principal Natural Resources Advisor
Tony Rinaudo
"My lifelong passion is helping farmers and communities regenerate and protect vegetation and, as a result, the environment and their income."
Urban Programming Advisor
Aline Rahbany
"I lead our urban programming globally, drawing on my development and humanitarian experience across the Middle East and Eastern Europe."
Senior Director for Sustainable Health
Dan Irvine
"After a career managing national programmes and setting global policy, I enjoy currently leading our global health and nutrition work."
Partnership Leader – Advocacy and External Engagement
Dana Buzducea
"From social work in Romania to leading our global advocacy work, I have always been committed to ending injustice facing children."
Partnership Leader – Global Marketing and Communications
Marcus Frost
"Our supporters are vital to our work with vulnerable children, I am constantly inspired by them as I lead our fundraising and storytelling."
Partnership Leader – Faith and Development
Esther Lehmann-Sow
"I am passionate about ensuring our work unlocks the potential and power of faith to build brighter futures for vulnerable children."
Partnership Leader – Global Impact
Norbert Hsu
"Every day I see the positive impact of our approach to integrated community development, technical, and child sponsorship programming."
President and Chief Executive Officer
Andrew Morley
"I know the importance of our mission, and the more I witness our global impact, the prouder I am of our approach to development and relief."
Livelihoods Senior Advisor
Angeline Munzara
"I call on my more than 15 years of development experience at the national, regional and international level to change women’s lives."
Senior Humanitarian Policy Advisor and UN Representative
Lyndsay Hockin
"I draw on 10 years of working in some of the world's most fragile contexts, to advocate for children being left behind."
Director of Child Participation and Rights
Patricio Cuevas-Parra
“I champion children’s participation and rights, as I lead our work to include children, using the latest tools, models and guidelines.”
Social Norms and Behaviour Change Advisor
Mirela Oprea
“I am fascinated by how change happens, and in my work seek to harness the science of behaviour change to end violence against children.”
Director of Global Campaigns
Elena Gaia
"Violence against children keeps me awake at night, and my passion to catalyse a movement to end it drives me as I lead our global campaigns."
Director, Global Faith & Development - Staff Spiritual Nurture
Odoi Odotei
"I am filled with hope in my work equipping staff to live out our Christian faith, as I see the good faith helps people achieve."
Livelihoods Global Sector Leader
Richard Rumsey
"My passion is helping poor families move from dependency on handouts to realising their potential and dignity through economic self reliance."
Sr Director of External Engagement and Resource Development
Amanda Rives Argeñal
"My mission is to create real change for children through partnerships, increased resources, and joint advocacy."
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