Conferences - September, 2003

Interested in attending humanitarian conferences? Want to network with like-minded groups? Or hosting an event that you want to publicise?

We have compiled a listing of conferences relevant for workers in the humanitarian community.

If you would like to list your conference here, please email us at: enquiries@globalhand.org.

Here are some of the latest additions to the conferences listing:

  • Alertnet – The Diary
    This directory of conferences lists events that involve members of Alertnet. It currently includes information on over 40 conferences on various humanitarian issues.
  • Association of Evangelical Relief&Development Organisations (AERDO) Annual Conference 2003
    AERDO is a professional forum for non-profit Christian agencies and individuals engaged in relief and development work. AERDO’s 2003 conference will take place in October, in Washington D.C., USA. Speakers, discussion topics, and schedule are available on the conference webpage.
  • International Aid&Trade Europe Conference 2004
    This conference aims to encourage greater coordination between the private sector and the international aid community to improve efficiency in the provision of aid and development. The conference, entitled ‘Integrated Aid and Development Solutions: The Role of the Private Sector’, will be held at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland, from 28-29 January 2004.
  • Iraq: UN-organised donor conference to be held in Madrid on 24 October
    The Spanish Government is hosting a United Nations-organised donor conference on 24 October, 2003, in Madrid, to seek billions of dollars to finance Iraq’s reconstruction.
  • United Nations Conferences and Events
    http://www.un.org/events/
    This United Nations page lists upcoming UN conferences and events, on a variety of topics, including humanitarian issues. A list of exhibitions is also included, as well as an archive containing minutes from past conferences.

If you know of other organisations that you think should be on this list, please email us at: enquiries@globalhand.org