Batten Experts Discuss Humanitarian Response to Earthquake in Haiti with BBC, Christian Science Monitor News Batten School experts are weighing in on the international humanitarian response to the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that shook Haiti last weekend. Batten professor Kirsten Gelsdorf, who worked in 2010 as the Humanitarian Advisor to President Clinton in his role as the UN Special Envoy for the Haiti Earthquake, spoke to The Christian Science Monitor and alum Makayla Palazzo (MPP ’18) joined "BBC World News" live from Port-au-Prince.
Gelsdorf Talks Humanitarian Aid Misconceptions on NPR's 'With Good Reason' News Batten's Kirsten Gelsdorf has spent over 20 years working for the United Nations and other organizations in the humanitarian sector. On a recent episode of "With Good Reason," Gelsdorf discussed her experience in disaster zones as well as commonly-held misconceptions about humanitarian aid.
Impact of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Interventions in Humanitarian Displacement Event Which psychosocial interventions are effective and why? How can we create meaningful psychosocial support for displaced populations in humanitarian contexts? Join Batten Professor Kirsten Gelsdorf and Associate Professor Amanda Nguyen present their findings from a systematic review and meta-analysis to the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
Fountain and Gelsdorf: COVID, hunger are intertwined News Earlier this month, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to the United Nation’s World Food Programme. Batten's Kirsten Gelsdorf and Galen Fountain discuss what that means in the era of COVID-19.
Opinion: Now is the time to prioritize mental health News It is estimated that only 2% of people around the world have access to mental health and psychosocial support, or MHPSS. The question is, will COVID-19 offer us a chance to change this? Batten’s Kirsten Gelsdorf and Lucy Bassett provide critical insights into the barriers to progress in MHPSS interventions, and identify opportunities to prioritize and invest in new programs going forward.
Expert Chat: Finding Global Humanity in the Response to Covid-19 Event For the millions of people already caught in disaster and conflict situations around the world, what does the emergence of a global pandemic mean? Batten's Professor Kirsten Gelsdorf will discuss the massive impact COVID-19 is having on the humanitarian needs of vulnerable communities—and why we and our national and global institutions must find ways to support them.
International Public Service: Landing Opportunities in the Humanitarian Field Event As a part of Public Service Week, come learn more about internships and jobs in the humanitarian and development field! Join the Batten Global Policy Center for an insider’s look into the field, and how to navigate opportunities in the field to advance your career. A panel discussion will be followed by a Question and Answer.
You Can Be a Good Neighbor and a Global Citizen During the COVID-19 Crisis News Batten's Kirsten Glesdorf and David Leblang, along with Alison Criss from UVA’s School of Medicine and Rebecca Dillingham from the Center for Global Health at the University of Virginia, write about actions to take to develop a preparedness plan and be a good neighbor during the COVID-19 crisis.
Two Batten Professors of Practice Focus on Raising Children in Refugee Camps News Batten School professors Kirsten Gelsdorf and Lucy Bassett create international collaborations to help solve problems of crisis and conflict.
Batten's Kirsten Gelsdorf One of Three UVA Professors Among State’s Top 12 for 2019 News The three University of Virginia professors named 2020 Outstanding Faculty Award winners push the boundaries of the typical classroom and of their academic disciplines, employing hands-on experiences for students and conducting game-changing scholarship to aid humanity.
Leadership Unscripted: Role of Women and Girls in a Country’s Development News Batten professor Kirsten Gelsdorf, director of global humanitarian policy, spoke with University of Virginia Darden School of Business alumna Carolyn Miles about her work with Save the Children. Their discussion was part of the Darden School's Leadership Unscripted speaker series.
Landing Opportunities in the Humanitarian Field: The Insiders Scoop on Accessing Internships and Jobs Event Join the Batten Global Policy Center for an insider’s look into the field of global development, and how to navigate opportunities in the field to advance your career.