About us
Catalysts for change.
H2H Network is driving change across the humanitarian system, getting more to people in need, by coordinating and convening humanitarian-to-humanitarian support and services.
We believe it’s time to do things differently. Protracted crises, climate change, urban need and fragility are the new normal. The existing humanitarian system simply wasn’t built to cope.
We envisage a new humanitarian action. We want to see a system capable of meeting today’s challenges, preparing for and developing resilience to those on the horizon. People affected by conflict and disaster want and need us to do better.
Our mission is to enable and catalyze change in the wider humanitarian system, driving efficiency, accountability and impact. We support, strengthen and – where necessary – challenge major players and traditional ways of working.
What we do
The H2H Network brings together high-quality, independent humanitarian service providers. Members’ specializations fall into four categories: Data and information management; community engagement and accountability; security, logistics and programme support; and quality and sector professionalization. All bring cross-cutting technical expertise in service of the broader humanitarian sector. All are ready to adapt and collaborate in new ways when faced with humanitarian crises that are more frequent, more complex, and affect more people. Learn more >
The H2H Fund is a new way of financing humanitarian action, aiming to disburse funds quickly and kick-start recovery. It is available to network members. When the network funds a package of services for a humanitarian response, they are open source and available to all. Learn more >
Experience and evidence tell us that this new approach has the potential to support the shift to locally led responses, to improve quality, reduce duplication and drive innovation by introducing new options and perspectives.
History of the network
The H2H Network developed in 2016 as a concept and a place for independent and typically small humanitarian service providers to discuss common challenges and solutions. It officially launched at the World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul and grew over the next three years, increasing the membership and convening regularly. The network’s first coordinated technical service package was deployed in the Caribbean in 2017, in support of the humanitarian response to hurricane Irma. In 2019, a core team was established to professionalize the network structure, administer the network’s new fund for members, and develop tools and services for members.
Core team
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Kim Scriven
Executive DirectorKim has close to 15 years’ experience in the humanitarian sector, with an emphasis on how to fund and foster system-level change, innovation, and improvement. Kim was co-founder of the Humanitarian Innovation Fund and played a leading role in establishing the innovation agenda withing the humanitarian sector. He joins H2H from the Red Cross Movement, where he led a joint IFRC-ICRC pooled-fund supporting National Societies to increase their financial sustainability and humanitarian impact.
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Helen Kearney
Head of Network DevelopmentHelen oversees network development, communications and services for H2H Network members. Helen holds master’s degrees in International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, and Languages/ Political Science. She has 15 years’ experience on four continents, primarily in child protection and gender equality, and has worked for several international NGOs and UN agencies. After hours, Helen loves trail running and skiing in the Alps.
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Alice Darcq
Finance and Operations CoordinatorAlice leads the network's financial strategy and supports the grant-making process under the H2H Fund. Alice has an 11-year background in finance and compliance, including seven years in the humanitarian sector, mostly with Solidarités International, in the field and at HQ in France. Based in Annecy, she is always on the hunt for a new fondue recipe!
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Hanna Sjödin
Network Communications OfficerHanna supports the network’s internal and external communication. She has an academic background in Crisis Management and International Cooperation focusing on communication. After many years in Nepal, working to support victims of human exploitation and with relief work, Hanna founded an organisation aiming to empower Nepalese women. Before joining the H2H Network, she worked at the EU’s Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations. Hanna is happiest in the mountains, whether she is skiing, rock climbing or biking.
Governance board
The H2H Network board provides strategic leadership to advance the mission, values, strategies, goals, priorities, and policies of the network.
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Heba Aly
Director, The New Humanitarian; Chair of the board -
Monica Blagescu
Independent consultant; Deputy Chair of the board -
Ian Davis
Fundraising and Marketing Director, Map Action -
Volker Hüls
Head of Division for Effectiveness, Knowledge and Learning, Danish Refugee Council -
Christina Wille
Director, Insecurity Insight -
Ewan Oglethorpe
Executive Director, Data Friendly Space -
Mary Ana McGlasson
Executive Director, Centre for Humanitarian Leadership
Financials
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Fund activations
12H2H Fund activations for humanitarian response
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Collaboration
88%Percentage of members who report collaborating with other members
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Funds spent
£4.1MFunds spent to date
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Network
59network members
Donors
The H2H Network and the H2H Fund are supported by UK aid from the UK government and hosted by the Danish Refugee Council (DRC).
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