Pat Finlow

Writer, Speaker & Researcher; City Uni; Faith & Int Dev; Longing for justice, looking for insight: Voice matters, but shouting only makes you loud, not right

[Pat Finlow @PatFinlow]

Yes!

[Tom Fletcher @UNReliefChief]

Grateful to @ArchbishopSarah for her voice on humanitarian crises.

When wars end, communities must be reconciled. That patient, human work of healing is often led by faith.

Our common cause: protecting people, upholding principle and building conditions for lasting peace.

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Something 'wot I wrote' ... about a book that is the literary equivalent of noise-cancelling headphones... @Christianitymag https://t.co/RDJyRRzLPC

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Some really good stuff to ponder here from Andy Flannagan - putting our fascination with Westminster dramas into a broader perspective... well worth a read... @christianitymag https://t.co/G9A4Mk7u2I

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This…

[Tom Fletcher @UNReliefChief]

Women and girls must be at the heart of humanitarian response.

I've directed $10M from UN's Emergency Fund CERF through @UN_Women and @UNFPA across eight crises, giving local women-led organisations a central role to lead in crises.

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Food for thought…

[ELPAÍS PlanetaFuturo @Planeta_Futuro]

Tom Fletcher, jefe humanitario de la ONU (@UNReliefChief): “El plan de la ONU para salvar 87 millones de vidas cuesta menos de la mitad de lo que Wall Street se gasta en bonus y menos de lo que el mundo emplea en juguetes para mascotas o en videojuegos"

https://t.co/YV3mcpncBw

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Yes!!!

[Tom Fletcher @UNReliefChief]

The danger of allowing the world to be run by weak and insecure men.

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I recognise this handsome chap!

[Donovan Palmer @DonovanPalmer]

There are seasons of work where simply being in the room is part of the reward. Our first-ever Global Leaders Meetings are underway, and tomorrow we turn to tactics. Until no community is cut off. #MAFInternational #GLM

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Really important insights here… https://t.co/X9Y1eUGCXX

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This…

[MAF UK @flying4life]

MAF has been responding to #Ebola in #Ituri Province #DRC where some 1,000 cases have been reported and at least 220 people have died (BBC). MAF has transported hazmat suits, a crisis team and evacuated people to Uganda who have been affected: https://t.co/sSNJDhFWRw
@mafuganda

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My latest for @Christianitymag A review of Justice Song – An inspiring account of Christian Aid's pioneering approach, but baffling in its reluctance to discuss how Christian faith makes a difference to devt agencies– take it from me,it does! https://t.co/wlWLlyXMsI

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This…

[Tom Fletcher @UNReliefChief]

The conflict across the Middle East is having a devastating impact on civilians, and pushing other crises further from view.

My interview with BBC’s @bbclaurak on why this is a moment for cooler heads.

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Couldn't be clearer!

[Tom Fletcher @UNReliefChief]

The UN has been here eight decades. We’re sticking around.

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So pleased to see this message for hope as we eneter a New Year..

[Tom Fletcher @UNReliefChief]

2025 was tough. But 2026 is going to be a year of ambition and solidarity.

Our plan? Laser-focused, stripped back, costed, reformed, efficient – a plan to save 87m lives in 2026.

Let’s go.

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You can't argue with this...

[Tom Fletcher @UNReliefChief]

Just announced $2 billion US contribution in support of our plan to save 87m lives in 2026.

Thank you to President Trump, Sec. Rubio and Jeremy Lewin for powerful vote of confidence in Humanitarian Reset: neutral, efficient, lean, locally led humanitarian action. Let’s deliver.

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@krishk

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@krishk You're absolutely right Krish! This openness has been growing for a while now - here's something I wrote in 2022... which is even more pertinent in the current climate. Thanks so much for raising this! https://t.co/X9Yt2aWuIS

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Timely and 'spot on' observations by @krishk - There's much to be encouraged about... the directioin of travel I wrote about a while ago is continuing apace! https://t.co/X9Yt2aWuIS

[Dr Krish Kandiah OBE @krishk]

There’s a new opportunity for faith communities to play a meaningful role in international aid and development. I’m noticing a real shift in the climate when it comes to partnerships between government, aid and development agencies, and the Church.

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This...

[Tom Fletcher @UNReliefChief]

Some thoughts from the airport as I wrap up two intense weeks in the Middle East.

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Great shout out to Folkestone Food Stop!!

[Tom Fletcher @UNReliefChief]

There are so many people out there helping their communities, trom Folkestone to DC to Gaza. We need that humanitarian movement right now.

@chefjoseandres @WCKitchen

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Absolutely…

[Tom Fletcher @UNReliefChief]

If these kids can - somehow - find a way to keep going, then what right have we to despair at the task ahead, or fail to stand at their side.

#Gaza