CANCELLED – Out of the box: The tsunami in 2004 and humanitarian challenges

Date:	21.11.2024
Time:	12:00 - 13:00
Location:	Zoom

On 26 December 2004, a massive earthquake in the Indian Ocean triggered one of the most devastating disasters of the 21st century. At least 230,000 people died, many remained missing. A catastrophe with dramatic consequences for the people in the region and a decisive turning point in the humanitarian aid system, which had to admit to many mistakes. End of December marks the 20th anniversary of the tsunami on the coasts of the Indian Ocean.

At our second event together with German Red Cross on this topic, we want to ask: What were the challenges for the humanitarian system back then? What has changed since then, what has been improved?

With our two guests

• Ulrike von Pilar, co-founder and long-standing General Director of the German section of Médecins Sans Frontières, and
• Stefanie Lux, Head of Anticipatory Action, German Red Cross

we want to take a closer look at specific aspects and talk about fundraising and competition between humanitarian organisations as well as prevention and anticipatory action.

Ralf Südhoff, Director of the Centre for Humanitarian Action, will facilitate the discussion.

Event language will be English.

Unfortunately, this event has to be cancelled due to illness.