“The current system for refugees who remain in their region of origin is a disaster. It is premised upon an almost exclusively 'humanitarian' response. A system designed for the emergency phase - to offer an immediate lifeline - ends up enduring year after year, sometimes decade after decade. External provision of food, clothing, and shelter is absolutely essential in the aftermath of having to run for your life. But over time, if it is provided as a substitute for access to jobs, education, and other opportunities, humanitarian aid soon undermines human dignity and autonomy.” HumanitarianRefugeRefugeeAutonomyRefugeesRefugee CrisisHumanitarian AidRefugee CampsInternational Aid Book:Refuge: Transforming a Broken Refugee System Source: Refuge: Transforming a Broken Refugee System
“Humanitarianism may be appropriate during an emergency phase but beyond that it is counter-productive.” HumanitarianRefugeRefugeeHumanitarianismRefugeesRefugee CrisisHumanitarian EffortsHumanitarian Aid Book:Refuge: Transforming a Broken Refugee System Source: Refuge: Transforming a Broken Refugee System
“Imagine if, instead of the humanitarian silo, we could conceive of an approach that could support refugees' autonomy and dignity while simultaneously empowering them to contribute to host communities and the eventual reconstruction of their country of origin.” HumanitarianRefugeRefugeeHumanitarianismRefugeesRefugee CrisisHumanitarian Aid Book:Refuge: Transforming a Broken Refugee System Source: Refuge: Transforming a Broken Refugee System