The scientific research conducted by the recipients of the Foundation’s research grants will shed particular light on two topics this year:
- The Vital Role of Communities and the Need to Involve Them in Disaster Risk Management Programs
- Camp-like situations and temporary housing facilities for asylum seekers
In response to these contemporary challenges, researchers are providing insights as well as recommendations for rethinking our approach and improving the lives of those we serve, which they will discuss with practitioners.
The day will conclude with the Foundation’s 2026 Research Awards ceremony, during which the 50th Research Award will be presented. On this occasion, the Foundation’s first “L’atelier des idées humanitaires” will precede the ceremony. It will be led by several award winners (2013–2025), who will discuss the “new humanitarian landscape” and launch an original publication on the topic.
Program
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.: Welcome reception for participants
9:30–9:40 a.m.: Opening Words
9:40 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.: Introduction
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
TOPIC 1: The vital role of local communities and the need to involve them in disaster risk management programs
Presentation of the Results of Research Supported by the Foundation
Moderator: Vincent Leger, Research Fellow, French Red Cross Foundation
Speakers:
- Khan KOUAME, Ph.D. in Communication Science
For his research: “Digital Resilience Practices in Response to Flood Risks in the Abidjan District (Ivory Coast)”
- Virginie LE MASSON, Ph.D. in Geography
- Colette BENOUDJI, Coordinator of the NGO Lead Chad
For their research: “Rethinking Disaster Risk Reduction Through Everyday Strategies for Survival, Care, and Resilience”
Roundtable Discussion
Details to follow
11 :30 a.m. – 11:40 a.m.: Break
11:40 a.m. – 1:10 p.m.
TOPIC 2:Camp-like situations and temporary housing facilities for asylum seekers
Presentations of the Results of Research Supported by the Foundation
Moderator: Vincent Leger, Research Fellow, French Red Cross Foundation
Speakers:
Upcoming
Roundtable Discussion
Upcoming
1:10 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.: Lunch on your own off-site
2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
L’ATELIER DES IDEES HUMANITAIRE
A session moderated by several recipients of the Foundation’s Research Awards (2013–2025), who will discuss the “new humanitarian reality” and launch an original publication on the topic.
4:30 p.m. – 4:40 p.m.: Break
4:40 p.m. – 5:40 p.m.
2026 RESEARCH AWARDS CEREMONY
Awards Ceremony for the Three 2026 Laureates
5:40 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.: Closing words for the day
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Practical Information
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Sciences Po Paris – 27 rue Saint-Guillaume, 75007 Paris
Chapsal Lecture Hall
Metro Line 12 – Rue du Bac
Metro Line 4 – Saint-Germain-des-Prés
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Relive the 2025 Event
In partnership with
Research Partners
2026 Awards Partners
