"The war in Ukraine is a brutal crisis that lasts over time » In the event of a medical evacuation from a risk area, particularly in Ukraine, International SOS takes action according to a bespoked protocol. Given the context in Ukraine, there is no standard plan...
Due to the uncertain political and security environment and the risk of attack and kidnapping due to the presence of Daech, the entire country of Afghanistan remains strictly off-limits. Foreign nationals and business travellers are advised to postpone all travel to...
Any organisations or NGOs can be a targeted by kidnappers and criminals, especially when its employees reside or travel abroad. Kidnap insurance protects expatriates, their families and volunteers around the world with an unrivalled combination of insurance cover and...
The most effective ways to help countries in need were discussed in Dubai last week. Charities, decision-makers, NGOs and institutions came together at the 17th DIHAD, Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development Conference, to discuss the most effective...
DIHAD, launched in 2004, is considered as the Middle East’s first ever humanitarian aid and development event creating a regional platform for the exchange of humanitarian ideas and practices. Over the years, DIHAD has grown into one of the largest among such events...
Preparing for an expatriation is often an exciting and stressful exercise for the worker and children. But this new life is also, very often, the one of a whole family that has to be prepared for the departure and the changes. If this decision is often shared as a...
While many people are attracted to the humanitarian sector, working for NGOs is more difficult than you might think. Increasingly specialised, these charitable organisations are looking for professionals with international knowledge and real field experience. For you,...
DIHAD, launched in 2004, is considered as the Middle East’s first ever humanitarian aid and development event creating a regional platform for the exchange of humanitarian ideas and practices. Over the years, DIHAD has grown into one of the largest among such events...
The global mobility of people shifted the definition of expatriation which is becoming obsolete. In fact, people move globally because they move from country to country because they travel for business or leisure and for their needs are becoming more and more global....