The Business Case for Humanitarian Engagement
Beyond Philanthropy (2/4): Improving Business Assets
From Digital Food to Disaster-Proof Schools: 5 Models of Private Sector Humanitarian Action
1.0 Introduction: Putting Partnership into Practice In our previous post, we established that private sector engagement is a strategic necessity for modern humanitarianism, driven by a widening resource gap and the need for corporate innovation. This evolution from passive donor to active partner is reshaping how we respond to global crises, creating powerful new opportunities […]
Beyond Donations: Why Humanitarian Action Needs the Private Sector as a Core Partner
1.0 Introduction: A System at a Crossroads The global humanitarian system is at a critical juncture. Confronted with escalating crises driven by conflict, climate change, and population growth, the demand for aid is significantly outpacing available funding and resources. This growing gap challenges the traditional models of humanitarian response and underscores the strategic importance of […]
Beyond Philanthropy (4/4): Gaining Influence and Building Strategic Alliances
Throughout this series, insights from the 2017 OCHA study “A study of private sector engagement in humanitarian action,” have shown how humanitarian engagement can unlock commercial opportunities, strengthen internal assets, and mitigate business risks. Now, we arrive at perhaps the most strategic rationale: influence. Today, companies engage in humanitarian action not only to respond to crises, but […]
Beyond Philanthropy (3/4): Protecting Communities Is Protecting the Business – Building Resilience
In the first two parts of this series, we explored how humanitarian engagement can fuel commercial growth and build key internal assets such as brand and talent. Now, we turn to a more fundamental driver: risk. According to the 2017 OCHA study, “A study of private sector engagement in humanitarian action,” for many businesses—especially those with operations, supply […]
Beyond Philanthropy (2/4): Improving Business Assets
In our previous post, we explored the commercial drivers behind corporate humanitarian engagement—accessing new markets and fueling innovation. Today, we turn inward. The 2017 OCHA study, “A study of private sector engagement in humanitarian action,”, reveals equally powerful internal returns: strategic humanitarian partnerships build a company’s most valuable assets—its reputation, its brand, and its people. A […]
Five Models of Private Sector Humanitarian Action
Introduction: Putting Partnership into Practice
Beyond Donations: Why Corporate Partnerships are now Mission-Critical
Introduction: When Business becomes essential
