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Stories, news and learning from RedR Australia specialists deployed with our partners around the world.
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Logistics training tailored for the Pacific
RedR Australia worked with local and regional practitioners to design and deliver bespoke Humanitarian Logistics in the Pacific courses.
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New MOU with the Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary General for Yemen
Last week, RedR Australia signed a new memorandum of understanding with the Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary General for Yemen (OSESGY) in Amman.
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RedR completes first SPACE training in Beirut with incredible results
We are happy to announce that our first Safety and Protection in Adverse and Complex Environments (SPACE) training delivered in Beirut, Lebanon.
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Supporting humanitarian coordination in the field: Leonie Barnes with UNDSS
Supporting Safety and Security in Ukraine
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Protecting civilians through diplomacy in Palestine and across Africa
RedR Australia roster members Stephen and Mohamed are working to protect civilians affected by conflict in Palestine and in affected African nations through civil-military coordination.
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From the field to the fireground: Amanda and Nic bring humanitarian expertise home
When disaster strikes, RedR Australia's people respond—both overseas and at home.
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Sheltering the storm: responding to GBV in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa
Sheltering the Storm: Responding to GBV in Jamaica After Hurricane Melissa When Category 5 Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica in late October 2025, it devastated the island and impacted 1.5 million people.
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Tailoring humanitarian logistics training for organisations across the sector
RedR Australia was pleased to partner once again with the Pacific Community (SPC) to deliver a bespoke Humanitarian Logistics in the Pacific course in Fiji in early August, ahead of the region's upcoming disaster season.
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Protecting Humanitarian Personnel in an Era of Heightened Risk
What's driving the deterioration of humanitarian space—and what can be done about it?
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From community engagement to health coordination: Rebeca Sabou’s humanitarian journey
RedR Australia roster member Rebeca Sabou is supporting the WHO-led Health Cluster in Bangladesh as a Health Cluster Support Officer.
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Introducing three new Board members for RedR Australia
These appointments further strengthen RedR Australia’s leadership as it continues to support the training and deployment of skilled humanitarian and development professionals worldwide.
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2025 Annual General Meeting: a year into RedR Australia’s strategy 2024-27
At the AGM, RedR Australia CEO Dr Helen Durham AO presented the key achievements of FY25, and thanked our donors, partners, trainers, roster members, Board and staff who enable our work.
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RedR Australia’s EHP and HEAT courses: preparing people to be field-ready
At these hands-on courses, our trainers explained and guided participants with their knowledge and field expertise, equipping participants with the skills and knowledge needed to be systems informed and field ready.
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Finding a path out of cholera in South Sudan
With South Sudan facing a serious cholera outbreak this year, RedR Australia roster member Tai-Ring deployed to the World Health Organisation in Juba, to help find the source of the outbreak—and support recovery efforts.
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Protection of Civilians: Lessons from Conflict Zones Webinar
An open discussion about the protection of civilians, international humanitarian law and government declarations calling for peace, safety and security.
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Podcast Ep 14: Tai-Ring Teh on humanitarian engineering and the impact of mentoring
From the Solomon Islands to Rwanda, from Nepal to South Sudan and beyond—Tai-Ring has used his engineering skills to help communities gain or regain access to safe water and improved sanitation.
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RedR Australia’s Essential Frameworks: Protection course
Every humanitarian, development and emergency responder has a responsibility to do no harm, as well as protect people and communities from harm.
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Mitigating the spread of viral diseases in Burundi
As the entire world came to know well in the last five years, viral diseases can spread. They can spread across cities, countries and continents. And they can spread quickly.
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Flood mapping saving lives in southern Africa
For people living in a state of food insecurity, the effects of intense weather can be catastrophic.
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Working to control rabies in Timor-Leste
In March 2024, the Government of Timor-Leste reported its first-ever confirmed fatal human case of rabies to the World Health Organization (WHO), following a dog bite.
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Strengthening Global Health Security: RedR Australia roster members trained for outbreak response
This three-day intensive training, held at the UN Humanitarian Response Depot facility in Brindisi, brought together experts from over 10 partner organisations across 15 countries.
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A layered response: supporting the people of Ethiopia
Ethiopia’s complexity as a country—marked by internal conflicts, climate-related challenges and resource constraints—presents significant hurdles for implementing humanitarian programs.
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Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week 2025
The panelists included associate trainers and humanitarian deployees Aca 'Vuli' Gauna, Simione Bula and Georgina Galbraith, with the discussion facilitated by RedR Australia CEO Dr Helen Durham.
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Coordinating Health
The mpox outbreak has been applying immense pressure on the DRC's health system for some time—a system already grappling with multiple health challenges.
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Conversations for International Women’s Day 2025
To mark International Women’s Day, RedR Australia coordinated an enlightening discussion on disaster equity and gender.
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Recovery and resilience: Supporting PNG landslide survivors with UNDP
Early in the morning of 24 May 2024, a massive landslide in Enga Province, PNG, claimed the lives of an estimated 640 to 2000 people. When Swapnil arrived two months after the landslide, the enormity of the disaster was still very evident.
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Caroline is empowering women and girls in the Pacific
RedR Australia roster member Caroline is making a difference in the Pacific through her work with UNFPA, supporting women and girls to stay safe and access essential services during emergencies.
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RedR Australia Strategy 2024–27
We've renewed our purpose—to facilitate a world where all communities and individuals are protected and resilient in the face of crises and conflict.
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Deepak is tackling waste management in Cox’s Bazar
While many of us are conscious about recycling, composting and reducing plastics we still need to think about what is left—what happens to our waste?
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One Woman Killed Every Ten Minutes
Achieving gender equality in the workplace, at home, in schools and ultimately all segments of the community requires opening the conversation to everyone.
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Accountability matters: The importance of including communities in the program cycle
Asther Hagos shares her experience developing accountability measures between affected people and the programs designed to support them.
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Weathering the impacts of El Niño in Malawi
Over her 10-month deployment, Regina significantly contributed to the UNDP Resilience and Sustainable Growth Unit, providing essential technical inputs, and fostering collaboration among government, UN and internal stakeholders.
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Safer shores for women in Maritime
Rifat is dedicated to developing the Regional Strategy for Women in Maritime 2025-2030 to enhance women's skills and leadership, secure funds for women’s associations, and combat gender-based violence (GBV).
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International Women’s Day 2024
Dr Helen Durham shares a message to mark International Women's Day.
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Including women in disaster preparedness and response
Australia Assists deployee Karishma is a gender and protection advisor to Ministry of Internal Affairs Tonga.
Impact and Learning Report
Career Trajectories of RedR Australia Trainees
Career Trajectories of RedR Australia Trainees