ACAPS 110d ago

The US aid funding cuts in early 2025 sent shockwaves through the humanitarian sector, yet how have we responded to this disruption? As organizations struggle to do more with less, can this crisis catalyze new organizational forms and innovative approaches? Is a new humanitarian business model emerging, or are we simply repackaging old solutions? Are we still genuinely pursuing localization, or has it become empty rhetoric? This panel tackles the difficult questions facing humanitarian reform in 2026: How do we shift power dynamics in practice? Can the sector truly pivot to meet a rapidly changing world? Join us to explore whether meaningful transformation is possible or if we’re destined to repeat familiar patterns.