The 4th Humanitarian Congress Vienna will take place on Friday 3 March 2017 and the online registration deadline Monday 28 February 2017 is fast approaching . This is a gentle reminder from the organisers: if you have decided to attend but not yet registered, please do so under Registration as soon as possible. Kindly note that if you miss the… continue
The Humanitarian Congress Vienna is greatly honoured to be able to announce that the Federal President of Austria, Dr. Alexander Van der Bellen, has taken over the honorary patronage of the 4th Humanitarian Congress Vienna. A good tradition can be continued! … continue
Katastrophenhilfe ist oft ein Wettlauf mit der Zeit. Die rasche Versorgung von Menschen, die durch Wirbelstürme oder Erdbeben alles verloren haben oder zwischen den Fronten versuchen, ihre Familie Tag für Tag über die Runden zu bringen, entscheidet über Leben und Tod. Dann geht es darum Lebensmittel, Trinkwasser oder Zelte möglichst rasch in die Krisenregion zu… continue
Natural disasters and humanitarian crises hit vulnerable groups hardest. Amongst these are persons with disabilities and their families whose numbers increase even more in crises situations due to, among others, injuries. Persons with disabilities are often last to be rescued, to receive medical services, shelter or food due to stigma, oversight by first responders and… continue
Human displacement in contemporary art. What is the role of art, and what are the risks and challenges? Discuss with Tanja Boukal on 3 March 2017 Learn more about Tanja Boukal in the following article (Financial Times, August 19, 2016 by: Maya Jaggi) : A new art show on the frontline of the refugee crisis… continue
Seit März 2011 mussten rund 4,8 Millionen Menschen wegen des anhaltenden Krieges aus Syrien flüchten, während 6,5 Millionen Menschen innerhalb Syriens auf der Flucht sind. Drei Viertel der Flüchtenden sind Frauen und Kinder. 1,2 Millionen Menschen haben dabei auf der Flucht Europa auf dem Seeweg erreicht. Die Mehrzahl der Menschen kam auf dem zentralen Mittelmeerweg… continue
Syria Aid 2016: A drop in the ocean? They were all over the media, they went under our skin: Pictures of refugees from Syria. Men, women, children, babies: People on the run from war, violence, poverty, searching for a new beginning. Since 2006, Hilfswerk Austria International helps the people in Syria’s neighboring country Lebanon. Humanitarian… continue
Hinter uns liegt ein dramatisches Jahr. Angesichts der vielen Krisen weltweit brauchten Millionen Menschen unsere Hilfe: Wir stellen im Video-Rückblick einige Themen vor, die uns 2016 besonders bewegten. Mehr erfahren: Ø #NotATarget: Krankenhäuser dürfen keine Angriffsziele sein! Ø Flucht nach Europa: Hilfe in Idomeni Ø Rettungseinsatz im Mittelmeer Ø Ernährungskrise im Nordosten Nigerias Ø Impfkampagne gegen Gelbfieber in der D.R…. continue
Bruce Springsteen’s song “The Line” provides, from the perspective of a US border patrol agent, a remarkably powerful description of the drama faced by migrants: “They risk death in the deserts and mountains Pay all they got to the smugglers rings We send ’em home and they come right back again Carl hunger is a… continue
We are excited to share with you the list of confirmed speakers and panellists for the 4th Humanitarian Congress Vienna. Please note the list below is in alphabetical order and does not set priorities. Kindly follow the website www.akaryon-development.com/huco for future updates: Alistair Dutton, Director, Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund (SCIAF) Ann Burton, Chief, Public… continue
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