Inside the Global Refugee Crisis - and What the Media Isn’t Telling You with David Miliband

David Miliband is President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee (IRC). Named in Fortune's list of the World's Greatest Leaders, and Top 100 Global Thinkers by Foreign Policy, David’s career is nothing short of extraordinary. From serving as the youngest Foreign Secretary in the United Kingdom since 1935, to leading one of the world’s most influential humanitarian organizations, he has invaluable insights into global leadership and humanitarian efforts.

Today, we delve into the complexities of global politics and humanitarian aid. Join us for a compelling conversation that explores the intersection of strategic philanthropy, politics and global crisis.

What we discuss:

·       Philanthropy's role in addressing the refugee crisis.

·       Impact evaluation - how to effectively allocate resources.

·       The role of philanthropy where governments retreat.

·       Climate change and vulnerable populations.

·       How politics can learn from the humanitarian sector.

Chapters:

00:00 – Welcome to High Net Purpose

00:28 – David Miliband: From UK Politics to Global Humanitarianism

01:06 – What Shaped His Purpose and Philosophy

02:06 – Leading the International Rescue Committee

05:22 – How to Solve the Toughest Humanitarian Crises

13:45 – Why Funding with Independence Matters

17:51 – Global Poverty and Conflict: What’s Changing Now

21:03 – The Climate Crisis Is a Humanitarian Crisis

22:57 – Climate Refugees: What the Future Holds

23:44 – Migration Trends: What’s Coming Next

24:29 – Why Domestic Policy Drives Global Movement

25:43 – What the Media Gets Wrong About Refugees

27:26 – How to Manage a Modern Refugee Crisis

30:44 – Protecting Women and Girls in Conflict Zones

32:10 – Why Social + Economic Support Must Go Together

33:20 – Philanthropy, Politics, and Real Change

34:48 – The Atlas of Impunity: A Global Wake-Up Call

37:09 – Hope and Action: What Keeps Him Going

38:10 – The New Role of Business in Humanitarian Work

39:55 – What Effective Philanthropy Really Looks Like

42:28 – Final Reflections from David Miliband

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