We’ve received these letters from readers and invite you to read them. You too can write to us at: contact@defishumanitaires.com and we’ll publish your letter in the next issue. We look forward to hearing from you.
Olivier Routeau, Director of Operations, Première Urgence Internationale :
“As a loyal reader of Défis Humanitaires since its launch, I welcomed the first requests for contributions from its founder, Alain Boinet, with real enthusiasm and deep gratitude.
Défis Humanitaires offers a multifaceted perspective on the realities of the world, their complexities, and their humanitarian consequences—a project that is truly essential! Humanitarian action and its actors are often swept along by the rhythm of crises… waves of emergencies crashing again and again upon our troubled world. This relentless tempo limits everyone’s ability to place humanitarian work within its broader global context and historical perspective.
Défis Humanitaires takes on this ambitious task, providing valuable insights to help us understand and to reframe the sector’s evolution within a wider framework. The freedom it grants its contributors also offers a panorama of viewpoints from which we all benefit.
Humanitarian action is undergoing major changes: the world’s growing turmoil and the multiplying needs for aid missions have pushed the existing model to the brink of collapse. Yet at its core, humanitarianism is a certain idea of what makes us human—gathering diverse ways of expressing it around its fundamental principles. In this sense, Défis Humanitaires offers its actors a mirror in which they can see themselves with pride. For this, I feel truly grateful.”
Reader’s testimonial
“Défis Humanitaires is now a reference in humanitarian literature. The wide variety of topics covered allows readers to follow international news while deepening their understanding of humanitarian crises around the world. The journal also offers valuable insight into the issues and challenges faced by humanitarian workers in the field, as well as emerging debates and technological innovations that are helping to shape the sector.
I highly recommend Défis Humanitaires to anyone interested in humanitarian issues, regardless of their profession or level of knowledge on these subjects!”
Éric Cheysson, President of La Chaîne de l’Espoir :
“On the occasion of the 100th issue of Défis Humanitaires, I would like to emphasise how valuable this publication is to us all. The relevant analyses and insightful perspectives it offers are essential for understanding and responding to current issues. It is thanks to passionate people like you, who share this information from the field, that we can all get involved and stay informed. Thank you all for your commitment and dedication.”
Hervé Hutin, Associate Professor at the University of Chambéry :
‘Thank you, Alain, for this initiative, which is a valuable long-term contribution to thinking about humanitarian issues today. Every year, I recommend ’Humanitarian Challenges‘ to students on the Master’s programme in ’Crisis Analysis and Humanitarian Action‘ for the quality of its insights, interviews and testimonials. Well done!’
Edouard Lagourgue, Former President of Solidarités International :
‘Well done, Alain and your team, on this 100th issue! ’Défis Humanitaires” is invaluable to us for discussing, discovering and sharing facts and points of view in this geo-humanitarian context… where nothing is stable or certain. We know how much energy it takes for you and your team to put together each issue. We must salute your achievement on this anniversary. Let us add that your experience since the Afghan years (1980) and the beginnings of what became Solidarités International give Défis Humanitaires the right tone, experienced and sometimes visionary, on the evolution of this humanitarian environment. ‘Saving lives’ is your mantra, and Défis Humanitaires contributes to this, despite its limited resources, through the power of the ideas presented and the guests who share their experiences. Thank you for your infectious enthusiasm in taking our solidarity to ever greater heights!”
I invite you to read these interviews and articles published in the edition :