# Blog ![Blog Hero](/sites/g/files/omnuum6866/files/styles/hwp_21_9__1920x825/public/humanitarianinitiative/files/blog_hero_2.jpg?itok=t49W2r7a) ## expand\_more [### Update on Ebola Bundibugyo Outbreak ](/news/2026/06/update-ebola-bundibugyo-outbreak) June 12, 2026 Executive summary The Ebola outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) is affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, with confirmed DRC cases in Ituri, Nord-Kivu, and Sud-Kivu provinces and Uganda cases linked to the DRC outbreak... [Phuong Pham, PhD, MPH](/people/phuong-pham) description [### The Humanitarian Sector in 2030 - Trends and Drivers of Change ](/news/2026/05/humanitarian-sector-2030-trends-and-drivers-change) May 22, 2026 The humanitarian sector is entering one of the most significant periods of transformation since the modern international humanitarian system emerged after the Second World War. Traditional assumptions regarding multilateral leadership, stable donor... [Michael VanRooyen, MD, MPH](/people/michael-vanrooyen) description [### Climate Refugees and the Urgent Reconceptualization of Human Rights ](/news/2026/05/climate-refugees-and-urgent-reconceptualization-human-rights) May 13, 2026 A subtle yet significant revolution in the character of human displacement is being witnessed in the twenty-first century. In contrast to the old generation of refugees who have fled war or persecution, more and more people are having to go away because... [Mohammad Tarikul Islam](/people/mohammad-tarikul-islam) description [### Forced Migration in Bangladesh Geopolitical Reality, Human Security Fear and Diplomatic Efforts ](/news/2026/04/forced-migration-bangladesh-geopolitical-reality-human-security-fear-and-diplomatic) April 09, 2026 Bangladesh is currently housing more than one million Rohingya refugees, which raises severe questions regarding the safety of the populace. Although international responses to the violence have historically been divided, with governments focusing on... [Mohammad Tarikul Islam](/people/mohammad-tarikul-islam) description [### How climate change threatens human security in Bangladesh? ](/news/2026/04/how-climate-change-threatens-human-security-bangladesh) April 06, 2026 Introduction Climate change, one of the most urgent problems of our day, endangers the lives and way of life of billions of people. Climate change is a pressing issue that only appears to get worse, as seen by an uptick in natural disasters, refugee... [Mohammad Tarikul Islam](/people/mohammad-tarikul-islam) description [### The Alarming Public Health Impacts of Disasters Need Urgent Attention ](/news/2025/12/hhirc-blog-alarming-public-health-impacts) December 18, 2025 With a decade of experience generating impactful resilience research in South and Southeast Asia, HHI Resilient Communities remains committed to supporting community resilience through evidence-based research, collaborations, engagements, and actionable... ![Photos by Nghinh Phong/VnExpress, Philippine Army, AFP/Getty, and Sharad Joshi/Nepali Times](/sites/g/files/omnuum6866/files/styles/hwp_scale_small/public/2025-12/Photo%20Collage_RC%20team.jpg?itok=69XmnkEk) [### How does Climate Diplomacy accelerate Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation in the Global South? Bangladesh Perspective ](/news/2025/11/how-does-climate-diplomacy-accelerate-climate-change-mitigation-and-adaptation-global) November 03, 2025 In light of increasing evidence of the impacts of climate change, it is perceived as one of the foremost challenges of the 21 st century. There is a growing apprehension worldwide that reaching the consensus and commitment necessary to take action... description [### In pursuit of an effective local government to localize disaster management in the global south: Bangladesh perspective ](/news/2025/11/pursuit-effective-local-government-localize-disaster-management-global-south) November 03, 2025 Local governments play a crucial role in all phases of disaster management, encompassing prevention, readiness, response, and recovery. Local governments are typically the first to respond to a crisis, so their actions are critical to mitigating its... description [### The Humanitarian Crisis of the Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh: Issues with their Living and the Host Government's Repatriation Initiatives ](/news/2025/09/humanitarian-crisis-rohingya-refugees-bangladesh-issues-their-living-and-host) September 30, 2025 The sociocultural fabric of the region has been severely strained by the extended coexistence of more than a million refugees and the local population in a densely populated and resource-constrained environment. The Rohingya have lost their ties to the... description [### Development, Governance, and Disaster Nexus: Bangladesh Viewpoint ](/news/2025/09/development-governance-and-disaster-nexus-bangladesh-viewpoint) September 30, 2025 Good governance is expected to make disaster risk reduction a policy priority, allocating the necessary resources, ensuring and enforcing implementation, assigning accountability for failures, and facilitating participation by all relevant stakeholders... description [### How can collaboration support community resilience? 10 impact lessons over 10 years of programming in Asia ](/news/2025/09/hhirc-impact-part3) October 13, 2025 (Part 3 of 3) By HHI Resilient Communities Collaboration is another cornerstone of community resilience building. It brings together diverse expertise, resources, and perspectives needed to address complex challenges like disasters and climate change. It... ![Thumbnail of Part 3 of HHI RC's Impact Blog series](/sites/g/files/omnuum6866/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-09/Thumbnails_0.png?itok=g7gl0sIB) [### How can communication support community resilience? 10 impact lessons over 10 years of programming in Asia ](/news/2025/09/hhirc-impact-part2) October 07, 2025 (Part 2 of 3) By HHI Resilient Communities Communication is a fundamental tool of community resilience because it builds collective understanding, empowerment, and action. It creatively transforms and demystifies technical data, analysis, and plans into... ![Thumbnail for Part 2 of the HHI RC Impact Blog series](/sites/g/files/omnuum6866/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-09/5_1.png?itok=bYjCv-9A) [### Disaster and Climate-Induced Migration in Bangladesh: A Potential Threat to Human Security ](/news/2025/09/disaster-and-climate-induced-migration-bangladesh-potential-threat-human-security) September 22, 2025 Bangladesh is a disaster-prone nation, and the effects of climate change contribute to more frequent disasters that have an influence on all facets of human existence. According to statistical evidence , Bangladesh, which has a population of 165 million... description [### Cities, Climate Change, and Sustainable Development: Interplay in the Context of Bangladesh ](/news/2025/09/cities-climate-change-and-sustainable-development-interplay-context-bangladesh) September 22, 2025 Evidently, environmental sustainability and urban resilience go hand in hand. There are now climate change-related policy discussions, awareness-raising campaigns, and concrete actions being taken at the regional, national, and municipal levels of... description [### Ageing Population, Climate Vulnerability and Social Protection: Perspective of Bangladesh Coastal Zones ](/news/2025/09/ageing-population-climate-vulnerability-and-social-protection-perspective-bangladesh) September 22, 2025 Bangladesh has historically been identified as one of the most climate-vulnerable nations in the world due to its geographical position in the low-lying deltas of South Asia and its deeply embedded socio-economic structure to natural resources. Coastal... description [### How can research support community resilience? 10 impact lessons over 10 years of programming in Asia ](/news/2025/09/hhirc-impact-part1) September 30, 2025 (Part 1 of 3) By HHI Resilient Communities Over the past decade, the HHI Resilient Communities Program (HHI RC) has helped transform the landscape of disaster and climate resilience in vulnerable countries where it served—the Philippines, Bangladesh, and... ![Thumbnail: A Decade of Impact of HHI Resilient Communities](/sites/g/files/omnuum6866/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-09/Thumbnails.png?itok=a05t2LW7) [### Filipino PWDs struggle more in disaster recovery and preparedness ](/blog/filipino-pwds-struggle-more-disaster-recovery-and-preparedness) December 02, 2024 Providing adapted assistance and inclusive training programs for PWDs is crucial by HHI Resilient Communities Persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the Philippines face significant challenges in preparing for and recovering from disasters, often finding... ![A paraplegic man on the side of a road](/sites/g/files/omnuum6866/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-04/paraplegic%20man.jpg?itok=OHSSPd58) [### Only 22% of Filipinos satisfied with government’s efforts to address climate change ](/blog/only-22-filipinos-satisfied-government%E2%80%99s-efforts-address-climate-change) November 28, 2024 Targeted climate education interventions for poor, less-educated, and older Filipinos needed By HHI Resilient Communities Only 22% of Filipinos are positive about the Philippine government’s efforts to address climate change, according to a recent... ![screenshot_2024-11-27_at_12.39.08_pm](/sites/g/files/omnuum6866/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/humanitarianinitiative/files/screenshot_2024-11-27_at_12.39.08_pm.png?itok=k5Z3Pfvc) [### Typhoon Kristine found Bicolanos used to experiencing and recovering from disasters, but not necessarily better prepared for them ](/blog/typhoon-kristine-found-bicolanos-used-experiencing-and-recovering) November 09, 2024 The Philippine national government must build deeper trust in gov’t response in the region by HHI Resilient Communities When Typhoon Kristine (internationally, Trami) made landfall in the Philippines recently, it claimed 151 lives and affected around 8.8... ![Landslide in the Philippines, 2018](/sites/g/files/omnuum6866/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/humanitarianinitiative/files/landslide_during_typhoon_usman_in_2018.png?itok=glfmyYc7) [### 11 years into Haiyan, Filipinos are better prepared for disasters but still need more support, investments ](/blog/11-years-haiyan-filipinos-are-better-prepared-disasters-still-need-more) November 07, 2024 by HHI Resilient Communities Filipinos’ self-reported disaster preparedness level has increased by 42% on average over the past seven years, a recent nationwide survey on disaster preparedness and climate change perceptions in the Philippines by the... ![Graphics](/sites/g/files/omnuum6866/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/humanitarianinitiative/files/1_01.png?itok=XaxIOfpc) [### The value of engaging local communities in climate action: Reflections from a dialogue with civil society leaders in the BARMM, Philippines ](/blog/value-engaging-local-communities-climate-action-reflections-dialogue) April 22, 2024 By Keanu Costales , Grants and Communications Specialist at HHI's Program on Resilient Communities Clim ate change and conflict exacerbate environmental degradation | Photo of Ligawasan Marsh by Bong S. Sarmiento / Photo with depleted resources is AI... ![picture1_04](/sites/g/files/omnuum6866/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/humanitarianinitiative/files/picture1_04.jpg?itok=Ag8LNof6) [### Principled civil-military coordination in disaster response needed in the Philippines ](/blog/principled-civil-military-coordination-disaster-response-needed) March 28, 2022 By HHI Resilient Communities Program A new study by the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI) underscored the need for principled humanitarian civil-military coordination to avert threats to both humanitarian aid workers and crisis-affected populations in... description [### DRRM policies, financial aid needed in small island communities—HHI study ](/blog/drrm-policies-financial-aid-needed-small-island-communities%E2%80%94hhi-study) February 11, 2022 The report emphasizes the case of Pugad Island applies to disaster-prone small island communities in the Asia-Pacific and equatorial regions By HHI Resilient Communities Program Fisherfolk are out for a catch on Pugad river in Hagonoy, Bulacan... ![Fisherfolk are out for a catch on Pugad river in Hagonoy, Bulacan, Philippines](/sites/g/files/omnuum6866/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/humanitarianinitiative/files/by_mark_toldo_hhi.jpg?itok=dVHTNVYO) [### The long-term needs of coastal communities ](/blog/long-term-needs-coastal-communities) July 08, 2021 By Mark Daza, Communications Specialist at HHI’s Program on Resilient Communities One of the stark realities that the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic has magnified is how frail the lives of the poor are in fragile settings, especially during... ![Philippines Map](/sites/g/files/omnuum6866/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/humanitarianinitiative/files/1map.png?itok=qgWnv97o) [### More reciprocal, cohesive local collaborations needed for disaster risk reduction in the Philippines ](/blog/more-reciprocal-cohesive-local-collaborations-needed-disaster-risk) February 23, 2021 Massachusetts, USA — For the Philippine disaster risk reduction (DRR) system to further strengthen and be sustainable, local humanitarian actors need to conduct more cohesive and reciprocal collaborations with each other, researchers from the Harvard... description [### Why heeding the voice of at-risk populations is crucial to resilience ](/blog/why-heeding-voice-risk-populations-crucial-resilience) February 23, 2021 By Mark Daza , Communications Specialist at HHI’s Program on Resilient Communities Since the establishment of the United Nations (UN) International Strategy for Disaster Reduction in 1999, awareness of and response to disasters has grown globally... description [### Bittersweet Images of Disaster Adaptation: A Photo Essay from the Philippines ](/blog/bittersweet-images-disaster-adaptation-photo-essay-philippines) May 28, 2020 by Mark Daza, Program on Resilient Communities Read the blog on Medium.com (external link) description [### Breaking Down Silos: Addressing Conflict and Climate Change in the Philippines ](/blog/breaking-down-silos-addressing-conflict-and-climate-change-philippines) May 27, 2020 By Chris Mawhorter, Research Associate for the Program on Resilient Communities Read the blog on Medium.com (external link) description [### Climate Adaptation on Remote Islands ](/blog/climate-adaptation-remote-islands) May 19, 2020 By Lea Ivy O. Manzanero and Vincenzo Bollettino, Program on Resilient Communities Read the blog on Medium.com (external link) description [### Local Investments for the Long-Term: Earth Day and COVID-19 ](/blog/local-investments-long-term-earth-day-and-covid-19) April 23, 2020 By Vincenzo Bollettino and Ariana Marnicio, Program on Resilient Communities Read the blog on Medium.com (external link) description [ More arrow\_circle\_right ](/blog)