HCRIÇà¹ÏÊÓƵ™s work celebrated at Global Manchester event
On 2 October 2023, HCRI attended the Çà¹ÏÊÓƵ˜Global ManchesterÇà¹ÏÊÓƵ™ reception highlighting the work of 7 Manchester-based humanitarian organisations to collectively achieve major global impact.
Humanitarian organisations in our region benefited the lives of 7 million people in 58 countries last year, it was revealed at an event this week.
The Global Manchester reception at HOME Manchester saw the universityÇà¹ÏÊÓƵ™s Humanitarian & Conflict Response Institute (HCRI), UK-Med, Action for Humanity, Hope for Justice, In Place of War, and the Omega Research Foundation showcase their work to MPs, councillors, media, consuls, and NGO partners.
It was hosted by the international landmine clearance charity, Mines Advisory Group, also headquartered in Manchester.
The keynote address was given by Sir Graham Brady (MP for Altrincham and Sale West), who noted the diversity and outsized impact of international charities based in our city and region.
HCRI was represented by its Executive Director, Professor Larissa Fast.
To find out more about HCRIÇà¹ÏÊÓƵ™s global and local partnerships with humanitarian aid and disaster relief organisations, visit the .