10 years of research at the heart of vulnerabilities

10 years of research at the heart of vulnerabilities: a formula which illustrates the tremendous progress made by our association in creating an open and independent space, capable of giving rise to a new voice at the service of humanitarian and social action.

By supporting researchers with diverse backgrounds, by linking operational and academic worlds and by opening up internationally, we have been promoting research rooted in reality for a decade, in a context of unprecedented breakdowns and fragility. Recognised as being of public utility, the Foundation is now an integral part of a multidisciplinary ecosystem which allows the French Red Cross to take a step back from the past in order to better understand, better adapt and therefore better act.

These ten years are an opportunity to pursue and amplify this remarkable dynamic, with the aim of better understanding and addressing the major changes that our societies are going through.

Philippe Da Costa
President

Throughout the year 2023, follow the Foundation’s “special 10 years” EVENTS and PUBLICATIONS

The Foundation launches its PODCAST and gives researchers a voice

On the occasion of its 10th anniversary, the Foundation presents its brand new podcast “En-Quête d’Humanité”!

This is an opportunity to invite researchers to share their findings on the causes, prevention and reduction of human suffering through a contextualised and refined reflection on the needs of populations.

Sciences and humanities, let’s advance the reflection!

Listen to the podcast

Rediscover the ESSENTIAL of 10 years of research in each of our priority themes

Each month, we offer you a selection of our most emblematic works (scientific articles, videos, podcasts, events and meetings).

Humanitarian Transition
@Georges Djohy
  • Discover the video portrait of Dorothea HILHORST, Professor of humanitarian studies.
Access to healthcare

Soon available!

Take part in our REFLECTIONS on the role of research in humanitarian and social action

Webinars “L’Instant Recherche”

An online scientific debate on Zoom with specialists in the field. Open to all, with registration.

  • “Resilience & disasters” on 6 June from 5pm to 6.30pm (registrations will open soon)
  • “Gender and humanitarian action” in November (exact date TBC)
International Conference “Humanitarian Transition: the state of a crisis-tested notion”

A major international conference that will be the culmination of a series of events and activities throughout the year, with the aim of taking stock of ten years of research along with a look to the future.

The event will be held in a hybrid format in Paris in late October 2023. It will be by invitation for face-to-face participation and open to all for remote participation.