Funding & Innovating in Humanitarian Emergencies |

In 2024, one in six people across the globe have already been exposed to conflict. This sharp escalation is accompanied by devastating humanitarian needs, leaving millions to face starvation, disease, a lack of medical care, clean water, and more. How can funders and innovators support access to lifesaving aid? How can organizations navigate complex conflict landscapes to ensure delivery to those most severely impacted? What is the balance between meeting urgent humanitarian needs and a long-term focus on sustainable peace? Join this conversation to hear from experts about the role we can each play and to gain practical insights for advancing impact amid crisis.
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Shamil Idriss
CEO
Search for Common Ground

Tjada D'Oyen McKenna
CEO
Mercy Corps

Binaifer Nowrojee
Incoming President
Open Society Foundations

Heba Aly
Advisor
The New Humanitarian