Driving the Future of Risk Sharing at the Charter4Change Annual General Meeting 2024

The Charter4Change Annual General Meeting (C4C Annual Meet) brought together over 300 participants from across the humanitarian and development sectors, creating an energetic space to tackle some of the industry’s most pressing challenges. Among the highlights was the highly engaging Risk Sharing session, co-led by Mohanna Eljabaly, General Manager of the Yemen Family Care Association (YFCA), and Elorry Mahou.

Championing Equitable Partnerships

The session, designed to foster deeper understanding and actionable solutions, focused on the transformative potential of Risk Sharing in humanitarian partnerships. With interactive scenarios and expert discussions, Mohanna and Elorry guided participants through:

• Balancing Power Dynamics: Risk Sharing was identified as essential for equitable partnerships, ensuring risks are distributed fairly between local and international actors.
• Collaborative Dialogue: The need for open discussions between partners to evaluate and mitigate risks collectively was emphasized, establishing trust and shared accountability.
• Commitment to Change: Concrete strategies for integrating Risk Sharing into advocacy, funding mechanisms, and operations were explored, laying the foundation for sustainable change.

Mohanna Eljabaly’s Role

As a leader in Risk Management and humanitarian action, Mohanna Eljabaly brought a wealth of expertise to the session. His focus on innovative approaches and actionable insights ensured that the discussion was not only theoretical but also practical and impactful.

In wrapping up the session, Mohanna highlighted the critical need for equitable partnerships in addressing today’s complex humanitarian challenges. His leadership inspired participants to reimagine how risks are shared, emphasizing the importance of embedding these strategies into organizational practices to create meaningful, long-term change.

Why Risk Sharing Matters

Risk Sharing isn’t just a concept—it’s a pathway to more inclusive, sustainable humanitarian work. By addressing power imbalances and fostering transparency, this approach empowers local actors and ensures that risks are distributed in a way that benefits everyone involved.

The discussions at the Charter4Change Annual General Meeting 2024, particularly those led by Mohanna Eljabaly, underscored how this framework could redefine partnerships across the sector. The session demonstrated the power of collective action in ensuring that the most vulnerable populations receive the support they need.

Continuing the Journey

The C4C Annual Meet 2024 once again reinforced its role as a hub for innovation and collaboration in the humanitarian sector. Mohanna’s contributions to the Risk Sharing session added a vital layer to the conversation, paving the way for lasting change.

As the sector moves forward, the ideas and strategies from this event will undoubtedly guide future efforts, ensuring more equitable and effective partnerships in humanitarian action.