Samuel Hall Stories
Samuel Hall is a social enterprise that conducts research, evaluates programmes, and analyses data in and on contexts of migration and displacement. With a deep focus on amplifying the voices of migrants, the forcibly displaced, and host societies; our mission is to inform and inspire more inclusive programmes and policies, rooted in an ethical and academically rigorous approach.
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Jun 4, 2024
Jun 4, 2024
31 min
In this second episode, we are unpacking the term ‘resilience’’
What is the meaning of resilience and why is it such a popular word within the humanitarian space? Does resilience as an umbrella term absolve organisations of accountability? Does it put the burden of recovery on individuals rather than focus on systemic issues ? Or is it simply a term to celebrate those who have overcome extraordinary challenges.
Tune in and listen as we navigate these questions in this thought-provoking episode, hosted by Communications Intern Mwara Namelok and Samuel Hall’s co-founder, Herve Nicolle.
Pre-into music: Daylight Soft - Music by Vladimir Sheshnev from PixabayIntro and Outro Music: Eco Technology - Music by Aleksey Chistilin from PixabayNews clip music: https://www.FesliyanStudios.comBreak Music: Chili Abstract - Music by Yurii Semchyshyn from PixabayResearch References:
On the Long Run: The Story of A (Refugee) UltraMarathon Runner: François Msafiri
Echoes of Change: How one Maasai Woman-led CBO is Empowering Women in The Face of Climate Change
Between Tradition & Transition: Gendered Perspectives on Climate Mobility Among the Maasai in Suswa, Kenya
https://www.samuelhall.org/publications/iom-amp-unep-nbspidentifying-climate-adaptive-solutions-to-displacement-in-somalia?rq=climate%20adaptive%20solutions
https://www.samuelhall.org/publications/iom-afghanistan-unpacking-the-realities-in-displacement-affected-communities-since-august-2021?rq=%20Displacement%20affected%20communities%20in%20afghanistan
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Apr 18, 2024
Apr 18, 2024
33 min
In our inaugural episode, we're diving into ‘Decolonising Migration and Displacement Research’ – a transformative approach that challenges deep-rooted biases and narratives.
Join us as we unravel the layers of this movement, exploring its impact on policy, public perception, and the lives of those on the move. Hosted by our Storytelling & Communications officer; Devyani Nighoshkar and our resident expert; Juliette Samman, a research lead at Samuel Hall, based in Lebanon; the episode delves into how researchers can dismantle enduring colonial structures in the field of migration research.
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Pre-into music: Daylight Soft - Music by Vladimir Sheshnev from PixabayIntro and Outro Music: Eco Technology - Music by Aleksey Chistilin from PixabayNews clip music: https://www.FesliyanStudios.comBreak Music: Chili Abstract - Music by Yurii Semchyshyn from PixabayResearch References:
On Participatory forums: https://www.samuelhall.org/publications/participatory-forum-on-protracted-displacement-in-an-urban-world
https://www.unhcr.org/media/press-coverage-refugee-and-migrant-crisis-eu-content-analysis-five-european-countries
https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/highereducation/2019/07/19/migration-studies-from-dehumanising-to-decolonising/
Lifelines & Dreams Methodology
https://www.samuelhall.org/publications/knomad-youth-migration-amp-development-a-new-lens-for-critical-times
https://www.samuelhall.org/publications/ref-south-sudans-decades-of-displacement-understanding-return-and-questioning-reintegration
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