Diaspora Humanitarianism in Complex Crises

This collaborative research project explores how Somali diaspora groups mobilize, channel and deliver humanitarian assistance to Somalia during complex humanitarian crises.

Based on multi-sited fieldwork in Somalia, Kenya and Europe, D-Hum examines movement of goods, people and ideas, from crisis-affected areas, hubs for humanitarian agencies and diaspora activities, to settlement countries.

Theoretically, the project develops the concept of humanitarian infrastructures to analyze material forms of transport, communication systems and technologies as well as the institutions and social networks that facilitate humanitarian relief.