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Centre for Humanitarian Action

The Centre for Humanitarian Action (CHA) is a think tank fostering critical reflection, open debate and public communication of humanitarian action.

The Centre for Humanitarian Action (CHA) is a Berlin-based think tank founded in 2019, which engages in independent analysis, initiates debates and spreads the word about humanitarian action and principles amongst the general public. The CHA is an initiative of humanitarian organisations to strengthen German and international humanitarian action. The four core areas of work until the end of 2023 a

re:
- Humanitarian policy and strategy capacity of German actors
- Opportunities and risks of digitalisation for German humanitarian actors
- Localisation in practice: partnership in humanitarian project and risk management
- Climate change and humanitarian change
An overview of all topics can be found here: https://www.chaberlin.org/en/topics/

15/06/2026

In an opinion piece on Table.Briefing CHA direktor Ralf Südhoff dicusses the end of the Soft Super Power and why Berlin needs to change course after the historic defeat in the vote [German]: https://ow.ly/kym250ZbIFj

11/06/2026

Why is such a high priority given to Country-Based Pooled Funds as part of the ? What is meant by ? CHA research fellow Goda Milašiūtė explores intermediary financing mechanisms - and answers our questions in the : https://ow.ly/w7kC50ZalXb

04/06/2026

"It is a self-inflicted disaster" states CHA director Ralf Südhoff after failed to secure a seat on the UN Security Council . Read the complete press release here [German]: https://ow.ly/CyQR50Z7tie

01/06/2026

In the latest episode of by the United Nations Association of Germany, CHA Director Ralf Südhoff discusses the current state of action at the .
Listen e.g. here [German]:
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➡️Podcast .de: https://ow.ly/NCX550Z69qf

29/05/2026

Are Country-Based pooled Funds the miracle cure for the sector? CHA research fellow Goda Milašiūtė explores the potential of various intermediary financing mechanisms to enable and anchor local leadership - and is our guest in the : https://ow.ly/ZmRZ50Z5w8v

27/05/2026

In their coalition agreement, CDU/CSU and SPD stated that they wanted to “strengthen humanitarian action and provide it in a reliable, targeted and anticipatory way” and “ensure adequate funding”. A year later, Matthias Bertsch asks Ralf Südhoff on inforadio rbb24: Is that the case? Spoiler: “Unfortunately not at all” [German]:

Drei Milliarden Euro wären ein angemessenes Budget für die humanitäre Hilfe - tatsächlich ist es nur eine Milliarde, sagt Ralf Südhoff, Leiter des Centre for Humanitarian Action. Matthias Bertsch erklärt er, wo deutsche Hilfe besonders gebraucht wird.

21/05/2026

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21/05/2026

Yesterday we welcomed over 20 students from Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin to CHA and discussed the work of a humanitarian think tank and current challenges – it was great to have you here!

13/05/2026

"A well done Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus would be more important than ever in many crisis contexts. But what we see more than ever is rather a HDS Nexus - with security as the driving force." CHA director Ralf Südhoff at a Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ) Panel on "The future of the " yesterday in Berlin.

08/05/2026

Do you want to gain insights into the sector, be part of a think tank's practical and organise the next CHA Conference with us? Join CHA in Berlin for an starting September 2026 - apply NOW ✍️ https://ow.ly/g0bz50YWvoY

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