Guests: Mark Simmons
CEO, Cord

Interviewer: Kirsten Johnson

Mark Simmons, CEO of Cord, reflects on how - in addition to meeting physical needs - humanitarian action should help communities flourish by considering their social needs. At the #WHSummit he has observed some positive developments concerning the recognition of the role religion plays in many cultures and the importance of better including faith-based communities in humanitarian action.

PHAP members and others share their thoughts on the World Humanitarian Summit process in Istanbul, 22-24 May 2016.The association is present in Istanbul to help amplify practitioner voices and bring clarity to the Summit process for those unable to participate on-site.

PHAP is the individual-based professional association bringing together all parts of the humanitarian sector. With a shared vision that human life and dignity are safeguarded in the face of humanitarian crises, the association’s mission is to empower capable and informed professionals to transform humanitarian action.