Research projects
Our research staff carry out a wide range of novel research work in humanitarian issues, involving experts in both applied medicine and humanities, as well as NGOs and external collaborators.
Current Projects
Developing Humanitarian Medicine
From Alma Ata to Bio-Tech, a history of norms, knowledge production and care (1978-2020).
The Multilink Consortium
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University of Manchester – Harvard Global Research Network
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Medical Data Studies in Humanitarian Action (MDaSH) project
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International Consortium for Conflict Graffiti (ICCG)
Researching graffiti and street art in conflict-affected societies.
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The Hub for Hybrid Communications in Peacebuilding (HCPB)
Understanding the communicative architecture and infrastructure of sustainable peace.
Researching the Impact of Attacks on Healthcare (RIAH)
HCRI researchers commence new UK Goverment funded project to measure the impact of attacks on healthcare in conflict settings.
Follow the Thing
Using creative and accessible methods to communicate the interconnections, complexities, vulnerabilities, and injustices of supply chains.
Past Projects
After Maria
In response to the impact of Hurricane Maria on Puerto Rican families, Dr Gemma Sou produced a graphic novella to demonstrate the nuances of disaster-affected communities.
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The Art of Peace: Interrogating Community-Devised Arts-Based Peacebuilding
The project aims to determine how arts can positively contribute to peace.
Emergency Medical Teams Project with HKAM
This project will accelerate the development of an international verification and certification process of disaster response training based on WHO standards.
Everyday Peace Indicators
This project aims to investigate alternative, bottom-up indicators of peace in four sub-Saharan countries.
LGBTQIA+ and disasters
Queer disaster experiences: marginality, intersectionality, and space.
Making Peacekeeping Data Work for the International Community
Helping the UN and other international organisations better use peacekeeping data available to increase future effectiveness.
Post Earthquake Surgical Interventions in Haiti
Study of the surgical procedures and rehabilitation interventions performed by responders following the 2010 Haiti earthquake.
TEAMS - EU
TEAMS is a project funded by EU Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection aiming to develop, pilot and assess standardised training for EMCs/EMTs.
The Role of Business in Humanitarian Relief
Study of the role of business in securing political stability, racial integration and economic growth in the Mediterranean Refugee Crisis.
Recovery, Renewal, Resilience
Developing a systems approach to Recovery and Renewal from COVID-19 to build Resilience.
Humanitarian History Project
This is a joint initiative of the Humanitarian Policy Group (HPG) at the Overseas Development Institute and HCRI. The objective of humanitarianhistory.org is: to make the history of the humanitarian sector more easily accessible to humanitarian workers and researchers; and facilitate and support the work of those researching the history of the humanitarian sector.