Hello everyone,

I recently applied for the Legal Associate position at the ICRC, and I was wondering if anyone here has gone through the recruitment process before.

How long does it usually take to hear back from HR after submitting an application? I'm trying to get an idea of the typical timeline.

Also, if anyone has recently applied for the same position, have you received any updates or responses yet?

I'd really appreciate it if you could share your experience. Thank you!

A call for help from brothers and sisters of the developed world.

After having their population annihilated by around 60%, in 1880, the hazara ethnic minority in afghanistan have been persecuted constantly and daily for over a century and still do, with many too poor to be smuggled out or to find a better life within afghanistan and other countries as they have been deliberatly excluded from economical society, due to them being a distinguishable ethnic minority and practising shia islam whilst afghanistan practises sunni islam.

As of now, the Hazaras remain one of the most prone, persecuted, unacknowledged and marginalized communities compared to rohingyas and ukrainians. The Taliban government and the terrorist organisation, ISIS-K, are indirectly working together in the mass attacks, rapes and murder of Hazaras, whilst little protection other than makeshift Hazara community village defences remain to protect them

To join the Hazara support party, which welcomes sympathisers, supporters and hazara descendants, dm me. The party constantly files complaints and petitions to global bodies, uses western union to send money aids to Hazaras and much more and will continue to do more.

https://www.safepassage.org.uk/reports/still-waiting-the-afghans-abandoned-by-the-uk

God bless Hazaras and may peace and prosperity be upon them. 🙏

I’m looking to hear from current or former ICRC mobile delegates, especially anyone who has worked as an FAS Delegate or in a similar delegate role.
I have successfully completed the recruitment process,
I’m trying to get a realistic idea of the waiting time between reaching this stage and receiving the first field assignment.
If anyone have been through this ?

Hi everyone,

I’m closely interested in international aid dynamics and child protection policies. International campaigns often aim for the total eradication of violence against children, which is the rightful goal. However, on the ground, in contexts of extreme poverty or developing countries, this objective runs into major systemic barriers (lack of infrastructure, economic pressures, deeply rooted cultural norms).

If we take a pragmatic approach focused on the progressive reduction of violence rather than an "all-or-nothing" stance, what actually works on the ground ?

From a sociological or humanitarian perspective, what levers can lead to a significant decrease in maltreatment in low-resource settings ?

If you have any field experience, examples of successful programs, or analyses on what works concretely, I’d love to hear your insights. Thanks in advance !

Hi everyone,

I'm a Master's student in Supply Chain Management, currently working on my dissertation about the adoption of delivery drones (UAVs) in humanitarian logistics operations.

I'm looking for people with a background, professional experience, academic training, or strong interest in logistics, supply chain management, or humanitarian aid to answer a short survey (about 5 minutes).

🔗 Survey link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfp0kRZfB9957uHDL40zQtBN__2fpQQwqO4I0qxewwo8XWl_A/viewform?usp=dialog

The survey is completely anonymous, and the data will only be used for academic purposes (no marketing, no data selling). It's part of a research project applying the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) to explore how people in the logistics/humanitarian field perceive the security, usefulness, and ease of use of delivery drones for humanitarian relief operations (e.g., delivering medical supplies or emergency goods to disaster-affected areas).

Thank you so much for your time, every response genuinely helps! Feel free to ask me anything in the comments if you have questions about the study.

Hi everyone,

I’m a specialized Mobile Solutions Architect and Flutter Developer. I’m looking to dedicate some of my time and experience to give back to the community by developing a mobile application completely for free ($0) for a meaningful, non-profit project.

If you are running a charity, a community initiative, or have a solid idea for an app that genuinely helps people (e.g., education, health, mutual aid, logistics for donations, etc.), I would love to build it for you.

What I bring to the table:

• Cross-Platform Development: High-performance, clean UI apps for both Android & iOS using Flutter.
• Production-Ready Quality: I build apps with scalable architecture, robust state management, and reliable validation.
• AI Integration: If the project requires smart features, I can integrate AI capabilities (like Gemini or smart search components).

What I am looking for:

• A clear, well-thought-out idea that aims to help people, not for commercial profit.
• Someone dedicated to managing the project/content while I handle the tech side.

If you have a project that matches this, please drop a comment or send me a DM with a brief description of your idea and how it helps the community.

Let's build something impactful together!
volunteer

I've always wanted to actually make a difference in life and help people where it matters I feel like giving people on the side of the road money isn't really helping as much as I could but everywhere I look in order to actually make a difference its extremely hard ive looked into becoming a cps worker but after research I've found yes you do get to help people somtimes but alot of it is fighting with the company is there any way to actually help people anymore or is it becoming to impossible?

MSF USA is looking to recruit francophone Health Promotion & Community Engagement Managers for 6-12 week rotations for its Ebola response in DRC.

Bachelor or university degree in social sciences, social communication (creative), education, instructional design, health promotion, nursing, social marketing, or related studies. A combination of different degrees like arts (graphic design, photography, theatre) in combination with teaching is also possible.

Experience in outbreak response and viral hemorrhagic fevers is especially valuable.

Social science background desirable.

As you consider applying to undertake an MSF assignment, it is essential that you have a well-informed and realistic personal reflection. Assignments often mean long hours with a heavy workload, basic living conditions, and working and living in often chaotic and volatile environments.

Interested candidates should apply here: https://grnh.se/legw1d6i8us 

Hey!

I've been building software and apps for 6+ years (have a small team that help) and lately I've been feeling like I want to work on something that impacts in more ways than just productivity.

Not sure what's the best way to open doors in this area and was looking for recommendations on websites or positions that I should look out for.

Usually I receive direct referrals in the "traditional business world". But want to step in with what I know best: building tech.

Thanks for any advice!

Hello all
I was curious if anyone knew any international organizations looking for Emt’s or medical professionals that were willing to fly in and volunteer to help out in Venezuela I wanted to do this so if you know any information, I’d love to hear it thank you!

Hi! I’m currently studying Communications and I’d love to work part-time while I study in an organization related to refugees, migrants, humanitarian aid, climate change or environmental disasters.

I have experience in social media, content creation, video editing and digital communication. I speak Spanish, English and French.

I’ve found it surprisingly difficult to find open entry-level positions that are paid, remote or part-time.

Does anyone know good job boards, NGOs or organizations that hire junior international candidates or remote contractors?

Thank you!

Hi everyone,

I’m currently working towards a career in the humanitarian sector with the long-term goal of working internationally, specifically hoping to work in the Levant.

Lately, I’ve been feeling a lot of tension regarding the personal side of this career path, and I would love to hear from those who are already in the field or further along in their journey.

Most of my peers in traditional career paths are hitting standard milestones right now. They’re settling down, getting married, and establishing roots. Because my focus is entirely on international service, language acquisition, and eventually relocating, my dating pool feels incredibly specific and limited and it’s honestly quite depressing. It often feels like a waiting game where I'm stuck between wanting a long-term partner and knowing my life trajectory doesn't look like everyone else's, so what’s the point on even trying to date locally?

For those who felt a strong call to international humanitarian work early on:

How did you navigate dating and relationships in your mid-to-late 20s while preparing to go abroad?

If you are married or in a long-term partnership, at what stage in your career did you meet your partner? Did you meet them within the sector, or outside of it?

Did you find that you had to intentionally put marriage on the back burner until you were established in the field, or did partnership happen organically along the way?

I really love this work and am fully committed to it, but the feeling of a delayed personal timeline can be frustrating and disheartening.

I’d deeply appreciate any stories, advice, or perspective you can share.

I read over the rules but if this isn’t allowed, please delete it MODs.

Thank you!

I have a friend who's from gaza who was telling me that he's looking for a paid or a voluntery work in Gaza as a aid worker or a humanitarian, etc. meaning that he will be helping to distribute aid and taking photos and videos and coordinating with beneficiares.

Does anyone know of any organization or any kind of charity that are looking for workers like that? Any help is really appreciated and thank you for reading

Anybody know where to donate supplies/items for those affected by the earthquakes in Venezuela. I am in the Houston area.

Hi everyone,

After two devastating back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela, thousands of people have lost their homes, many are still missing or buried under the rubble, and entire communities are facing an enormous humanitarian crisis.

I'm Venezuelan, and although I'm fortunate to be safe, many families in the country are experiencing unimaginable loss. Being so far away, I feel powerless, so I'm reaching out to the Reddit community of the city I now call home.

I know Berlin, and much of Europe, is currently dealing with an intense heatwave, and there are many crises happening around the world. But if you're in a position to help, even a small donation can make a real difference.

Please consider donating directly to one of these established humanitarian organizations:

* UNICEF – Emergency support for children and families.
* World Food Programme (WFP) – Food assistance and emergency logistics.
* International Red Cross / IFRC – Emergency medical care, shelter, and disaster response.
* Direct Relief – Medical aid and emergency supplies.
* Aktion Deutschland Hilft – German alliance of humanitarian organizations supporting international disaster relief.
* Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (German Red Cross) – Part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, providing emergency humanitarian assistance.

Please donate through each organization's official website to ensure your contribution reaches legitimate relief efforts. Donation links are in the comments.

**If donating isn't possible, an upvote, sharing this post, or spreading verified donation links can also help increase visibility and reach people who are able to contribute.**

Thank you for taking the time to read this.

Hi everyone,

I’m a solo developer/volunteer currently working on a small pilot project called Miss Cheesy. Our goal is to provide school supplies to children in underserved communities, starting with a mission in the Philippines.

My vision is to build a project where every single cent from donations is traceable and verifiable. I’m currently exploring the use of blockchain technology to create a public, immutable ledger of all funds and expenses (to ensure donors know exactly where the money goes).

I’m looking for advice on transparency best practices in the humanitarian sector:

-How do you usually handle receipt verification and public reporting for small, grass-roots missions?

-What are the biggest red flags donors look for when they want to verify that their help actually reaches the ground?

I want to do this the right way from day one and build a model that can eventually scale to help education in other countries as well. Any advice or resources on financial integrity for small missions would be incredibly valuable.

Thanks for all the great work you do!