Open Letter from a Peace Corp Volunteer
In our series on “What People Who Want to ‘Help Africa’ Should Know,” we highlight both problematic and helpful examples of humanitarianism in Africa. In this post, we repost […]
Humanitarianism, Charity and Development
Examinations of humanitarianism, charity, and development in Africa, whether from NGOs operating on the continent, foreign aid from outside of Africa, or philanthropists based anywhere in the world.
In the News: #BeyGood4Burundi
National Public Radio’s Goats and Soda recently highlighted a new philanthropic campaign by American singer, songwriter, dancer and actress, Beyoncé, #BeyGood4Burundi. According to her […]
In the News: Problematizing Famine in Africa
This Blog has been discussing ongoing issues underlying the widespread famine in East and West Africa. Yaa Ampofo recently highlighted the importance of strengthening the state of African climate […]
In the News: Yahoo Mismanaged Millions Set Aside for Humanitarian Aid
By Angela Okune
A decade ago US internet company Yahoo agreed to set up a $17.3 million “Yahoo Human Rights Trust” as part of the settlement that followed intense Congressional scrutiny […]
Biafra: humanitarianism in the house of France’s neo-colonial Empire
By Cilas Kemedjio
As part of our on-going series commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Biafra/Nigerian War, in a provocative piece by CIHA Blog co-editor, Cilas Kemedjio asks: “What if […]
Decolonizing the Story of Humanitarianism: The Case of the Biafra War
By Cilas Kemedjio
On May 30, 1967, Lieutenant-colonel Chukwumeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, the South Eastern Region’s military governor, proclaimed the Republic of Biafra at a champagne party in the city of Ennugu, […]
“Culture” in Aidland: A Talk by Prof. Mark Schuller
By: Angela Okune
The University of California Irvine’s International Studies Public Forum recently hosted Professor Mark Schuller
The Privilege of being Lazy: Problematizing the UN’s “Lazy Person’s Guide to Saving the World” | Le privilège du “paresseux”: Approche critique du “Guide des paresseux pour sauver la planète” par l’ONU
By Angela Okune
Summary:
The United Nations (UN) as part of its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) program drafted a guide for “every […]
Reflections on IDP Camps in South Sudan
As the situation in South Sudan deteriorates, we asked Richard Parkins, the Executive Director of American Friends of the Episcopal Church of the Sudans, to respond with […]