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Case studies

Case studies

Dive into our curated collection of immersive case studies, each crafted to offer you a deep dive into the intricacies of various project challenges, the remarkable results achieved, and the invaluable lessons learned along the way.

Our case studies are more than just success stories; they are dynamic narratives that provide a behind-the-scenes look at the strategies, tactics, and innovative solutions that drove these projects to success. These real-world examples hold the power to inspire and guide your future strategies, helping you make informed decisions and avoid common pitfalls.

Contagious Fragility – A case study on responding to the Sudan crisis from Chad

Lanre Williams-Ayedun, SVP for International Programs, World Relief

Andrew White, Program Officer, Humanitarian and Disaster Response Unit, World Relief


 

Strengthening protective environment in time of crisis: how legal and paralegal programming disrupt violence, protect civilians and prevent conflicts

Dora Abdelghani, Protection Global Practice Lead, International Rescue Committee


 

Maui wildfire - How to deliver humanitarian relief and infrastructure from CEE to the Pacific?

Vidor Kis-Márton, CEO & Co-Owner, Continest


 

CGIAR and WFP Innovation Accelerator: how did it help innovators better reach areas affected by fragility, conflict or migration?

Dr Mirja Michalscheck, Postdoctoral Researcher - Innovation Scaling, International Water Management Institute

Regina Schmidt, Head of SDG2 Accelerator, UN World Food Programme Innovation Accelerator

Kyle E. Cordova, Founder and CEO, AquaPoro

Shakiru Quadri, Youth/gender Researcher, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

Ayoola Dominic, CEO and Co-Founder, Koolboks


 

ForAfrika’s Proven Process for Transformational and Sustainable Community Development

Dr Mary Okumu, Senior Director and Head of the Technical Unit, ForAfrika

Charity Dandak, Director of Development, ForAfrika

Marianna Dittmann-Estrada, Managing Director, Stiftung Schweiz ForAfrika

Isak Pretorius, Group CEO, ForAfrika


 

Community Empowerment in Crisis Zones: Transformative Strategies for GBV Prevention and SRHR Resilience among Displaced Populations

Zeinabou Bagayoko, Resource Mobilization and Partnership Officer, UNFPA WCARO

Dorothy Angmorki-Doe Dadebo, Supply Chain Fellow RH Unit, UNFPA Ghana


 

The introduction of the Vaccine Landcruiser – What impact has it had on vaccine delivery? 

Yoshinobu Nagamine, Senior Manager, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

Ko Nakagawa, Project General Manager International Cooperation Group, Toyota Tsusho Corporation


 

UNOPS’ Approach to Mainstreaming Gender Responsive Procurement - Exploring concrete & practical case studies

Anne-Claire Howard, Director of Procurement, UNOPS


 

Driving with Data: What We’ve Learned about Building Resilient Supply Chains for a Future Pandemic

Zaher Moshtaq, PMP, Project Director, The Palladium Group

Arjun Arackal, Project Manager, Supply Chain Strategic Initiatives, The Global Fund


 

Rwanda Early Childhood Development (ECD) Model as an Entry Point for Community Development

Dr Mary Okumu, Senior Director/Head of Technical Unit, ForAfrika


 

Big data analytics (BDA) adoption in humanitarian organisations

Abhilash Kondraganti, Doctoral Researcher, Operations and Supply Chain Management, University of Liverpool


 

Delivering education at the last mile in crises using AI-driven chatbots

Atish Gonsalves, Global Education Research & Innovation Lead, International Rescue Committee


 

Last Mile Payments: Opportunities and Challenges for International NGOs

Nkosi Moyo, Head, Global Payments & Mobile Sales, Crown Agents Bank


 

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