The Humanitarian Crisis Hub is looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to support, recruit, train and coordinate our vibrant and culturally diverse volunteer workforce. See the Position Description for more details.
The Humanitarian Crisis Hub 2010-2011 Annual Report is here! Have a look at what the organisation have been up to in the last financial year, including our projects, workshops, the work of our partner community groups, and the internal development of the organisation.
We’re thrilled to announce that the Humanitarian Crisis Hub is the proud recipient of the 2011 ACFID Sir Ron Wilson Human Rights Award.
The Australian Council for International Development (ACFID), the Australian peak body for aid and development NGO’s, presents this annual award to an individual or organisation that has shown an outstanding contribution to advancing human rights in the international development sector.
“This is in recognition for the unique work the Humanitarian Crisis Hub is undertaking to support individuals and communities in Australia who have been affected by war and conflict and seek lasting peace in their countries of birth,” said ACFID President Dr Meredith Burgmann as she presented the award to HCH’s Director Denise Cauchi at the official ceremony in Canberra on 13 October 2011..
Meredith said ACFID had been impressed with the work that HCH has been doing with the Tamil, Ogaden, Rohingya, Afghan, Congolese and other communities. Furthermore, she made particular mention of HCH’s partnership with the Sudanese Lost Boys Association of Australia, which assisted the South Sudanese diaspora to vote in the referendum on the future of Sudan earlier this year.
“[It] is both acknowledgement of the dedication of the time and energy of [HCH’s] staff, volunteers and Board, but also some recognition of the members of diaspora communities who have worked with the Hub to better raise up humanitarian concerns regarding the situation in their home countries”, said Meredith.
In accepting the award on behalf of HCH,, Denise highlighted the valuable contribution made by refugees and migrants in promoting the human rights of people living in war and conflict. “These are the people with the most intimate understanding of conflict and they have the right to make their voices heard.”
In fact diaspora community involvement during the South Sudan Referendum project, not only brought voters to the polling centres, but also raised awareness about the crisis in Sudan. “When our South Sudanese colleagues spoke on TV and media, they were putting a very personal face to the crisis, which resonated with the Australian public.”, Denise said.
The Humanitarian Crisis Hub is proud to promote the 2011 National Tour of South Sudanese rapper and writer Emmanuel Jal.
The internationally acclaimed hip-hop star is celebrated for his electrifying concerts and albums, songs written about his homeland and his history amongst the violence and horror of civil war. Alongside his musical appearances, he will be discussing peace and reconciliation, his experiences as a child soldier and survivor, and his memoir War Child (download flyer here).
He will perform in Melbourne during October with supporting local African musicians. We hope to see you there!
