Platform for Humanitarian Knowledge Exchange in the Netherlands

The world is changing rapidly and fundamentally, which has a huge impact on humanitarian work and poses new dilemmas for humanitarian workers. The humanitarian sector has grown significantly over the last decade. And due to increased and protracted conflict, climate change and political developments, the need for humanitarian aid will probably continue to grow for years to come. On the other hand, rapid technological developments and the rise of new humanitarian actors offer unexpected possibilities that affect the reach, effectiveness and nature of humanitarian work.

These new challenges and opportunities require knowledge exchange, debate and reflection in the humanitarian aid sector.

What does KUNO do?

KUNO brings together humanitarian practitioners, academics, policymakers, and many more, for joint learning, reflection and debate. We organize expert meetings, working sessions for professionals, training and public debates. All of our events are cross-sectoral and organized in cooperation with our partners. KUNO has a special commitment to invite experts from the Global South to participate in thought exchange.

Who is KUNO?

KUNO is a network of humanitarian professionals in the Netherlands: practitioners, academics and policy makers. To facilitate constructive thought exchange there is small bureau with a coordinator, who is guided by a steering committee and supported by a lead agency.