Ralf Suedhoff

Director thinktank Centre for Humanitarian Action prev Director WFP Office on Syria Crisis/Jordan, Director WFP Berlin, Advisor StateSecr German Dev Minist. vmo

[Ralf Suedhoff @RalfSuedhoff]

Have we seen today the end of a truely humanitarian #UN approach, as its humanitarian appeal for 2026 sharing somehow drastically cut needs indicates a major politicized way forward?
My first analysis you will find here:
https://t.co/IdVdIYHmUy

[Table.Briefings @TableBriefings]

@RalfSuedhoff, Leiter des Thinktanks @cha_germany, übt im Standpunkt scharfe Kritik am Kurs der Bundesregierung im Bereich der humanitären Hilfe: https://t.co/2K6cEf4ynq

[Ralf Suedhoff @RalfSuedhoff]

What an honour to be selected as Top10 leader by top policy newsletter #TableMedia in the civil society sector. A great appreciation to be named aside all these major institutions. Let's keep going in these challenging times! And please follow me to https://t.co/DklQ9xuKKP :-)

[Ralf Suedhoff @RalfSuedhoff]

Dear all, for obvious reasons it is time for me to leave this platform anytime soon. To keep connected with everybody interested in respectful, frank, evidence based exchanges, please stay in touch - you'll find me on Linkedin and Bluesky as of today: @ralfsuedhoff.bsky.social🙋

[Ralf Suedhoff @RalfSuedhoff]

Please join if you can make it - also in light of by now also conservative & liberal parties calling for complete closure of German borders for #Refugees
Germany should know there is a good reason for #asylum rights which much poorer states welcoming far more refugees do respect

[Centre for Humanitarian Action @cha_germany]

Full house today in Berlin at @DRC_ngo 's panel discussion on working in fragile contexts, moderated by CHA director @RalfSuedhoff with Lilu Thapa, Suraya Pakzad and Peter Reuss @AA_stabilisiert

[Ralf Suedhoff @RalfSuedhoff]

What do millions in need worldwide need to expect from #Trump's re-start next week? And why might European donors follow his deal making approach in some devastating ways? How neutral aid and in particular women's rights might suffer - my interview:

https://t.co/1NAx0sSPiw

[Ralf Suedhoff @RalfSuedhoff]

It is a great honour plus a pleasure to read what Damian and Mark have kindly contributed as our last CHA publication in 2024 - a must read to understand the key challenges the #humanitarian world will face in 2025!

Season greetings to all our followers - best, Ralf

[Centre for Humanitarian Action @cha_germany]

The #GHO2025 presented a bleak picture. High time for much needed #reform in the #humanitarian system. But only by addressing the economic incentives that shape it, progress can be made, suggest @damian_lilly and @UNMarkBowden in this new CHA paper: https://t.co/JFmKM4NZiz

[Ralf Suedhoff @RalfSuedhoff]

It has been a crucial and challenging debate today, giving a sense of how important it is to confront right wing populists with facts and data. I tried to contribute to this effort.

[Centre for Humanitarian Action @cha_germany]

German #humanitarian aid is at risk of a turning point. Further politicisation of humanitarian aid at the expense of #forgottencrises must be prevented - @RalfSuedhoff 's appeal to the Committee on Humanitarian Aid in the German Bundestag. Watch live: https://t.co/jlRucnSCu8

[Ralf Suedhoff @RalfSuedhoff]

Why is it shameful to ask #Syrians to go home as so many politicians do these days in Germany?
Our @cha_germany statement as picked up by media outlets (though not always in this kind detail :-)
https://t.co/0uBje2LXee

[Ralf Suedhoff @RalfSuedhoff]

2/2 ...humanitarian budget cut by 53% and prioritizing crisis which have 'an impact on Europe' as State Secretary Baumann put it
If you have any points you would recommend to share please let me know.
https://t.co/sjx6asSd15

[Ralf Suedhoff @RalfSuedhoff]

1 / 2 Next week I'm invited as expert to Bundestag for parliament hearing on Forgotten Crisis. This will be interesting as the theme is top priority of MfA while at stake with a budget cut by 53% & prioritizing crisis which have 'an impact on Europe'...
https://t.co/sjx6asRFbx

[Francois Grunewald @Fr_Grunewald]

Superb event yesterday in Berlin
BRAVO @RalfSuedhoff and the whole @cha_germany. Most happy to be with you in beautiful Berlin. @coordinationsud @ICVAnetwork @Amb_Delattre @francediplo @Charles_Tellier

[Centre for Humanitarian Action @cha_germany]

What have starfish and spider to do with a better humanitarian response? We learned that (& more) yesterday at our panel discussion in Berlin with Lars Peter Nissen @ACAPSproject, Christof Johnen @roteskreuz_de, @Fr_Grunewald @GroupeURD & @Meike_Riebau @SaveChildrenD. Thank you!

[Centre for Humanitarian Action @cha_germany]

...and the winner of this year's @AktionDHilft humanitarian journalist award is @TobiasDammers. "He draws a link to German politics in times of hum budget cuts by explaining what it would mean for such a project", jury member @RalfSuedhoff in his laudatory speech. #Stories4Aid

[Ralf Suedhoff @RalfSuedhoff]

Indeed a big big big thank you to all our members bringing in excellent expertise while enabling CHA to act and speak as a frank and independent think tank in these humanitarian as well as politically challenging times. THANK YOU!

[Centre for Humanitarian Action @cha_germany]

CHA Members Assembly for the first time in our new office discussing humanitarian challenges, CHA activities & the upcoming CHA workplan 2025-2027! Thank you all for your support, your valuable time & feedback!

[Ralf Suedhoff @RalfSuedhoff]

Is it possible to read about what's upcoming with #Trump's reelection for #humanitarian action without getting depressed?
Here you go - happy to share thoughtful as well as entertaining perspectives in our new blog kindly contributed by #GregoryBarrow
https://t.co/fcuid3GAu6

[Ralf Suedhoff @RalfSuedhoff]

It has been a great pleasure to host such a commited group of people in these challenging times - and to run the very first event at our new office in the heart of Berlin :-)

[Centre for Humanitarian Action @cha_germany]

Happy to co-host the German #HDPnexus Community of Practice meeting together with @ZIF_Berlin today! Controversial, but inspiring discussion how shrinking budgets, prioritisation of aid and institutional set-ups might harm much appreciated progress.

[Centre for Humanitarian Action @cha_germany]

In the night of Boxing Day 2004, a massive earthquake in the Indian Ocean triggered #Tsunami2004. On 14 Nov we will look back and ask humanitarian eyewitnesses: How did they experience the disaster? What did it mean for their work? @roteskreuz_de ✍👉: https://t.co/Io8aaFsqb7

[Ralf Suedhoff @RalfSuedhoff]

Crucial discussion at Bundestag day 1 after announcement of new elections in Germany - why #humanitarian budget&principles need to be saved while asking if in future unified structures of develop. ministry & MfA in charge of hum. aid are needed?
@DEonHumanRights @RenataAlt_MdB