Summary Report
The WHAF 2020 Summit will launch and set the scene for the Aid Re-imagined Initiative, addressing what issues need to be addressed within the aid sector to make it fit for purpose.
- The future state of humanitarianism – what should aid look and feel like?
- The decolonisation of aid – shifting the power and political balance
- Local coordination and representation – true partnerships and capacity exchange
Who is it for?
Local, national NGOs, INGOs, Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, UN institutions, Donors, Philanthropists, Academics, the private sector, the media and community organisations.
Join us for the Aid Reimagined Global Summit 2020:
Date: 24–25 November 2020
Time: 12:00–14:30 GMT / 15:00–17:30 EAT
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Location: Online (Zoom)
Over the next 12 months there will be a series of regional summits and a research study culminating in the WHAF Summit 2021.
Background
Following WHAF 2019, we aim to continue strengthening connectivity and cooperation in the humanitarian sector. COVID-19 has changed global dynamics.
- Could COVID-19 be the opportunity for needed change in the aid sector?
- How do we reimagine aid using the “Agenda for Humanity” framework?
Local actors took significant responsibility during the crisis but received little credit or funding.
- How will leadership and economic trends shape humanitarian financing?
- What should the humanitarian space look and feel like?
Aim and Approach
Aim: Reshape the aid sector to be fit for purpose
- Create a platform for local and international NGOs to exchange strategies
- Use consultations to guide research and set priorities
- Commission research and produce a policy brief on needed sector changes
WHAF Summit Series 2020–21
Series One: Nov 2020 Summit and Research Study
- Highlight current challenges, present/past/future context
- Launch Aid Reimagined Research Study
Series Two: Regional summits (quarterly) culminating in WHAF 2021
Calendar of Events
- Virtual Summit: 24–25 November 2020
- Regional Summits: March and June 2021
- Global Summit: October 2021
Expected Outcomes
- Comprehensive research study with policy brief
- Advocacy campaigns for systemic change
- Global South-led consortium for change initiatives
About WHAF
The World Humanitarian Action Forum (WHAF) includes over 65 organisations and promotes collaboration to better serve affected communities. The Aid Reimagined Summit is organised with NEAR, ALNAP, A4EP, Islamic Relief, and The New Humanitarian.
WHAF Summit 2020
Day 1
- 12:00 – 12:20 Welcome & Programme Overview
- 12:20 – 13:15 Plenary 1: The Future State of Humanitarianism
- 13:15 – 13:20 Break
- 13:20 – 14:15 Plenary 2: The Decolonisation of Aid
- 14:15 – 14:30 Closing Remarks
Day 2
- 12:00 – 12:10 Opening: Looking Ahead
- 12:10 – 13:05 Plenary 3: Local Coordination & Representation
- 13:05 – 13:10 Break
- 13:10 – 14:05 Breakouts: Humanitarianism, Decolonisation, Local Coordination
- 14:05 – 14:30 Feedback & Recommendations (Summits, Study, WHAF 2021)
Roundtable Topics
- The future state of humanitarianism – what should aid look and feel like?
- The decolonisation of aid – shifting power and political balance
- Local coordination and representation – true partnerships and capacity exchange