Terre des hommes / UNIGE

Positive Impact

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Welcome to Positive Impact , a joint podcast by Terre des hommes and the Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies dedicated to the future of humanitarian action. Across the series, we take a closer look at new approaches shaping how children and communities are supported in crisis-affected and fragile settings. From digital tools that transform access to healthcare, to new ways of approaching migration, to efforts to localise decision-making, each episode brings insights from practitioners and researchers working on the front lines of innovation. Positive Impact shines a light on what is possible...

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Terre des hommes / UNIGE

Episodes

The Future of Humanitarian and Development Aid Is Local 13.01.2026 50:14

As humanitarian and development challenges grow more complex, local organisations and communities are taking on a decisive role in shaping how assistance is designed and delivered. Moving beyond traditional models, localisation places leadership, resources and decision-making closer to those who understand the context best. This shift not only strengthens accountability and relevance, it also lay...

Innovative approaches to foster integration of migrant and refugees children 16.12.2025 45:48

Children and young people on the move are increasingly shaping the responses designed to support them. By working directly with migrant youth and local actors, Terre des hommes is advancing a localisation approach that places lived experience, leadership and decision-making closer to those concerned. These initiatives highlight how engaging young people as partners — rather than beneficiaries — ca...

Paradigm-changing approaches for children's health in West Africa 03.12.2025 54:54

Welcome to Positive Impact , a podcast by Terre des hommes and the Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies, where we highlight forward-thinking humanitarian innovations designed to protect vulnerable children around the world. In this first episode, we will look at how Terre des hommes harness digital tools to improve the treatment and care of children with malnutrition and associated infectious dis...