News

06.08.18

HPass - Strengthening the Humanitarian sector

According to the 2018 Global Humanitarian Assistance report, over 201 million people in 134 countries worldwide were estimated to be in need of humanitarian assistance in 2017. 

02.08.18

Climate Change and Humanitarian Response | RedR UK Speaker Series 2018

Climate change plays a significant role when it comes to environmental disasters. The scale and magnitude of such events are increasing and hit the most vulnerable people hardest.

30.07.18

Building capacity in Security Incident Information Management

In recent years, the threats facing aid workers delivering programmes around the world have risen significantly. The Aid Worker Security Database (AWSD) indicates that in 2011 approximately three aid workers lost their lives or were kidnapped every week compared to around five deaths or kidnappings per month in 2001.

30.07.18

Atkins Graduates take part in Disaster Relief Workshop

As part of a two-day celebration of their work at SNC-Lavalin’s Atkins business, 190 of the Atkins’ graduate cohort took part in a RedR UK Disaster Relief Workshop.

02.07.18

Fundraisers of the Month: Anita and Kirsten

Anita and Kirsten from Hewson Consulting enjoyed an evening of fine dining with 360 view of London at sunset.

02.07.18

Ebola response, Democratic Republic of Congo

On 8 May 2018, the Ministry of Health of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) declared an outbreak of Ebola virus disease, after laboratory tests confirmed two cases of the disease in the town of Bikoro, in the northwest region of the country.