21st August 2024
Join us for our next HLA webinar in The Shift series on 21 August at 11.00 BST [10.00 UTC] to gain insights into localisation in practice from the personal perspectives of humanitarians from around the world.
Since the 2016 World Humanitarian Summit and Grand Bargain commitments, localisation has become a mainstream reform issue for the humanitarian sector.
Eight years on, how far have we come in driving localisation agenda to create a more effective and equitable humanitarian system? What is happening on the ground in key areas such as local humanitarian leadership, strengthening capacity of local actors, and building equitable partnerships and accessible coordination mechanisms?
In this webinar, we explore localisation in practice together with our expert panel who hold rich collective experience gained in in a range of national and international organisations/UN agencies.
Panellists
Bachir Ayoub, Country Director – Oxfam in Lebanon
Carlo Gherardi, Regional Director – Central and Eastern Europe Regional Office – Norwegian Refugee Council
Wahidun Nabi, Regional OCD and Partnership Coordinator, Asia Regional Office – Save the Children International
ASM Wahidun Nabi is a passionate development practitioner with over 13 years of expertise in organizational development and partnership management. He currently supports the capacity strengthening and organisational transformation of 38 civil society organizations across 8 countries in Asia under SIDA Civil Society Strengthening Programme. With a background in public policy and project management, Wahidun has led innovative initiatives for NGOs, UNDP, and the Government of Bangladesh in public service innovation and e-participation.
Wahidun actively supports SC Country Offices in Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka in their localization efforts through rigorous assessment processes, ensuring effective and sustainable local engagement. Holding a Master’s in Social Science, he excels in fostering strategic partnerships and facilitating organisational capacity assessment. His work focuses on enhancing the resilience and effectiveness of grassroots organisations, driving meaningful change across the region.
Gita Modgil, Senior Humanitarian Aid Director – independent [Facilitator]
With almost two decades of experience in global humanitarian efforts, Gita Modgil has led emergency responses worldwide, from the tsunami in Aceh, Indonesia to the Beirut Blast in Lebanon. Her dedication to empowering communities in crisis remains steadfast. Gita has held senior leadership roles at organisations like Norwegian Refugee Council, Global Communities, and Canadian Red Cross, shaping the landscape of humanitarian aid.
Currently, she is embarking on a new venture by developing a thought-provoking podcast series challenging the existing aid paradigm and exploring ways to enhance humanitarian efforts. While managing her impactful career, Gita also embraces the role of a parent to two loving children, inspiring change from her current base in Jordan.
Who should attend?
This webinar will be of interest to anyone with an interest in localisation in the humanitarian sector, including:
- Humanitarian practitioners at all levels
- Monitoring, evaluation and learning professionals
- The academic community including students and researchers
- Individuals from outside of the humanitarian sector with an interest in global affairs
Interactive and accessible format
This webinar will take place on Zoom and will last approximately 90 minutes.
Humanitarian practitioners operating in different contexts around the world will share their own first-hand insights, stories of change and reflections on localisation in practice. They will share their personal perspectives, drawing on their professional experiences and lessons learned along the way.
Hear short presentations by the panellists before having the opportunity to put your questions to the panel via the Zoom Q&A function.
Autogenerated captions will be available in a range of languages.
Attendees will be able to claim an HPass digital badge in recognition of engagement in this learning and discussion space.
Sign up to join us for this insightful session on 21 August at 11.00 BST [10.00 UTC].
About the HLA Webinar Series
The HLA Webinar Series is an online initiative designed to connect, inform and inspire humanitarians from around the world. We promote information sharing and knowledge exchange on topical issues facing the sector.
Through these regular free online sessions, we strive to bring you fresh and engaging insights from a diverse range of speakers ranging from seasoned leaders to more recent entrants to the sector.
HLA webinars are the ideal complement to humanitarian learning and training offered through our digital learning platform Kaya as well as in-person training initiatives. Our current webinar themes are:
- The Shift: exploring localisation and shifting the power
- Humanitarian Careers: gaining first hand professional insights from current practitioners around the world
- Skill Up: sharing knowledge and expertise
- HX Learning Presents: exploring innovative digital solutions for the humanitarian sector
We invite you to join us – attendees of the live sessions are able to claim an HPass digital badge in recognition of learning in this forum.