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By Dr Mesfin Loha
Let’s move from Do No Harm to Do More Good in South Sudan
Mesfin warns that to avoid famine in South Sudan, humanitarian and development actors, donors, regional bodies, and local governments must try something new - fast.
CHILD MARRIAGE
What Bridgerton tells us about child marriage
By Elena Gaia
Love it or hate it, record numbers of people have watched Bridgerton - Elena reflects on what we can learn about child marriage from the year’s most popular television series.
fragility
We saw this coming: why the tragedy in Mozambique is entirely preventable
By Johan Eldebo
What is unfolding in Mozambique is an unmitigated disaster, on many levels, and once again children will be left to pay the price - as they suffer the effects of conflict in this often-neglected country, Johan warns us why more attention needs to be paid now.
GLOBAL SECURITY
More than Moneypenny: women are leaders in security
By Frances Nobes
As James Bond has been slow to learn, women play vital roles in security work around the world, writes Frances.
Child Protection
Where's Al Gore's movie about violence against children
By Tamara Tutnjevic
My top three takeaways from working with leading think tank ODI on the sinister interplay between climate change and violence in childhood.
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Social Norms and Behaviour Change Advisor
Dr 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.”
Regional Security Director, Southern Africa
Johan Eldebo
“In a world of ambiguity, locally informed context analysis helps us navigate the unknowns and safely reach the most vulnerable.”
Partnership Leader – Global Field Operations
Dr Jean Baptiste Kamate (JBK)
"My personal experiences of poverty and my desire for greater equality inform how I make decisions as I lead our global field operations."
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."
Global Sector Lead, Livelihoods
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."
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 injustices facing 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."
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."
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."
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."
Technical Director, Urban Programming
Aline Rahbany
"I lead our urban programming globally, drawing on my development and humanitarian experience across the Middle East and Eastern Europe."
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."
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."
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."
Director of Child Participation and Rights
Dr Patricio Cuevas-Parra
"As part of my role, I operationalise internal and external frameworks on children’s participation in order to contribute to global policy debates
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."
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."
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."
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