As we wrap up JustHumanitarianism we´d like to reflect on the journey we´ve had with the blog, and the opportunities it presents. Created as a platform to examine the many global dimensions of global humanitarian efforts, we explored gender equality, mental health, andsexuality education, which we felt deserved more attention …
While digital platforms have revolutionized humanitarian efforts, enabling rapid mobilization and solidarity, they also present challenges. The ease of online donations and sharing campaigns can sometimes lead to superficial acts of altruism, challenging grassroots humanitarian efforts. In Vietnam, the incidents involving allegations of influencer-driven self-promotion through charity to high-profile celebrity …
According to Holdtein and Gubrium (2011), interviews are not simply a method of extracting knowledge, but rather an interactive event where both interviewer and respondent engage in meaning-making. This perspective aligns well with the purpose of this essay, which is to reflect on the experiences of meaning-making and knowledge constructing …
In the previous post, we explored the importance of trauma-informed approach for survivors of crises. But let’s not forget the journalists, often the first responders to these devasting events. These frontline workers, exposed to the traumatic experiences, sacrificed their mental health for the pursuit of timely and impactful news we …
In keeping with our commitment to justice, fairness, and ethical action in humanitarian work as outlined in our Welcome Post, this blog post will introduce a crucial ethical practice in humanitarian communication: the trauma-informed approach. Drawing from my personal experiences with natural disasters, I will explore how this approach can …
