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A global network of experienced persons championing efforts
to meet today's humanitarian challenges.

Human suffering will multiply in the uncertain political climates around the world. This is a time to increase engagement.

HDPI IS COMMITTED

TO MAKING A DIFFERENCE

HDPI AT A GLANCE

THINK TANK - INNOVATION - SERVICES

HDPI,Inc is a global network of experienced persons working together on humanitarian issues – with particular concern for the most vulnerable families impacted by disasters and crises. It was established in 2016.

Currently about 50 person are affiliates, bringing experience from UN agencies, foundations, academia, media and NGOs. It is guided by values reflected in the humanitarian principles, with concern for the common good and basic rights of all.

HDPI has no political or sectarian affiliation and operates as a registered not-for-profit organization. It is funded by private contributions, grants and overheads from services.

Mission and strategies:

HDPI’s goals are to enhance efforts to meet humanitarian needs and address critical issues at the international, national and local levels.

It works to achieve this goal by supporting the efforts of affiliates in their many humanitarian endeavors, by supporting collaborative efforts to innovate problem-solving actions, and to provide specialized services such as training, consulting, evaluations and studies.

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FORUM

WORKING GROUPS

-Global Child Protection

-Changing Mindsets

-Ethical Decision making

TRAININGS AND SEMINARS

-Executive Semminar

Tailored Fund Raising

-Climate STARR

Strategies for Climate Trauma

-Addressing the Impact

and Trauma of Migration

-Changing Mindsets

-New Forms of International Cooperation

PROJECTS AND CONSULTANCIES

PUBLICATIONS

Contact:

hdpi@hdpi.org

HDPI is a not-for-profit 501c(3)

EIN: 81-5014976

FORUM - Dialogues with global thought leaders

Affiliates

What is the result of bringing together a network of persons with a lifetime of experience? The emergence of a multidisciplinary caldron of thought, action and mutual support, building on a wide range of specializations in the humanitarian field.

Pilar Aguilar, PhD.

Specializes in education in emergencies

Richard Anson, Ph.D.

Specializes in agriculture and rural development

Orla Bakdal

Specializes in Human Rights, Good Governance, Climate Change, and Diplomacy

Becca Balis

Specializes in child rights and protection

Martin Barber

Specializes in maintaining peace and security and protecting civilians in conflict

Elaine Zook Barge

Specializes in trauma and resilience

Krishna Belbase

Specializes in results based monitoring and evaluation. Also, food and nutrition, security, and social protection.

Carol Bellamy

Ms Bellamy was
previously a member of the New York State Senate, President of
the New York City Council, Director of the United States Peace
Corps, Executive Director of the United Nations Children’s Fund
(UNICEE). and Chair of the Board of Directors of the Globa
Partnership for Education.

Neil Boothby

Specializes in child rights and protection, especially in refugee contexts

Jim Brasher

Specializes in strategic development and global philanthropy

Mark Connolly

In the past decade, he has focussed on applying public health principles to reduce homicide and violence among young people, reducing risks, and increasing protection for children in migrations. For the past four years, he has amassed extensive experience in emergency preparedness and humanitarian response.

Marie de la Soudière

Specializes in family tracing and reunification, psycho-social reintegration of boys and girls formerly associated with armed forces and groups.

Diego Otegui Ph.D.

Specializes in the design and implementation of emergency management and humanitarian educational programs.

Ed Giradet

Specializes in journalism in humanitarian contexts

Sara Guerreiro

Specializes in human rights & coaching

Stephen Hanmer D’Elía

Specializes in child protection, forced migration, mental health & psychosocial support.

William J. Hawk

Specializes in practical ethics featuring an evidence-based ethical reasoning strategy

Vern Jantzi

Specializes in restorative justice and trauma healing and resilience

Robert Jenkins

Robert Jenkins, Chief, Education and Associate
Director, Programme Division, UNICEF
Headquarters. He brings over 20 years of experience in
international development and humanitarian
programming in Africa, Asia and the Middle
East.

Victor P. Karunan, Ph.D.

Victor has over 35 years of professional experience in over 40 countries in both the Global North and Global South, with special focus on Child Rights and Child Development, Results-based Management, Social Policy, Adolescent Participation and Development.

Nils-Arne Kastberg

Specializes in advocacy for persons living with mental conditions and syndromes with a focus on human rights and humanitarian action.

Leo Kenny

Thirty years of international development experience with UNAIDS, UNICEF, international development agencies and NGOs, including in countries with large humanitarian responses.

Adele Khodr

Ms. Adele has been working with UNICEF since 1990. With close to 30 years of service in UNICEF, Adele brings strong and dynamic leadership skills and strategic management experience combined with a deep understanding of UNICEF’s work in both emergency and development contexts. Her foundation expertise is in child protection.

Translate climate angst into courageous commitment!
Address trauma and resilience needs in the migration/resettlement experience.
Change mindsets to improve the rights and well-being of people living with mental syndromes and conditions.
Enhance child protection and transitional processes in conflict situations
Introduce an ethics-based framework for decision-making

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