About Us

The International Center for Humanitarian Affairs (ICHA) is a knowledge hub focusing on research and learning, dedicated to saving lives through evidence-based humanitarian action.

We are committed towards enabling, convening and advising on humanitarian affairs through investing in building and testing innovative solutions in appropriate settings that provide evidence of what works most effectively in humanitarian crises.

We aim to improve the effectiveness of humanitarian interventions by leveraging our team of experts and innovators to support decision making in humanitarian action, disaster relief and improving community resilience through packaging our information as advocacy tools that can be used to inform and influence change.

Our Mission

To build resilient and sustainable communities through the generation of knowledge, capacity strengthening and influencing policy change

Our Vision

A global reference centre that invests in generating ideas that influence humanitarian work towards strengthening communities

Our Impact

To protect and assist victims of armed conflicts and other situations of violence, and to promote and strengthen humanitarian laws and principles.

ICHA is divided into six units :

Research

We conduct Evidence-Based Research & Knowledge Generation On Matters Affecting The Humanitarian Crises

Climate

We generate learnings on climate change and advice on preparedness, prevention and mitigation of climate related disasters.

Policy and Advocacy

We support National Government, County Governments and National Societies in developing policies and advocacy campaigns

Innovation

We are adept at designing & co-designing Innovative Solutions that are geared towards improving humanitarian aid service delivery

Data

We generate accurate risk data to support short and long-term disaster risk reduction planning and implementation.

Communication

We serve as a bridge between the valuable work happening within ICHA and the global humanitarian space through elevating Awareness and Impact, Fostering Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing and Building Trust and Credibility

Meet the team

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A champion for resilience, Safia Verjee, Executive Director of the International Centre of Humanitarian Affairs (ICHA) at the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS), has dedicated over 15 years to empowering communities. Her unwavering spirit and expertise guide ICHA’s mission, forging partnerships and igniting innovation to fortify communities against adversity.

With a keen eye for strategic direction, Safia spearheads initiatives that not only respond to crises, but transform lives. Her voice resonates throughout the humanitarian landscape, advocating for impactful change in interventions, ensuring they reach those who need them most. Fueled by a Master’s degree in Public Health from Cardiff University and a honed leadership acumen from Lancaster University, Safia’s commitment to building a more resilient world burns brightly.