In an op-ed for Context, Community Jameel’s director, George Richards, calls for improved collaboration between scientists and humanitarians to enhance the impact of aid, following recent cuts by governments around the world.
George writes: “By combining British expertise in both humanitarianism and science, the government can increase the impact of its funding—stretching the pound. More importantly, a humanitarian response powered by world-class innovations in science and technology can be more effective in caring for people whose lives have been devastated by war and disaster.”