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First on the Ground
With early retirement looming, the opportunity to head out for one last mission must seem idyllic. An opportunity to end a career the way it was built, on the ground and in the field. For Kennet Blixt though, one last trip turned into one last emergency.
Think Green in Humanitarian Logistics – The Green Vessel of the Caribbean
When the 32 meter sailing vessel Tres Hombres arrived in Port-au-Prince, the Logistics Cluster was on the move to get hold of its commander, Captain Arjen van der Veen. What was so special about this 70-year old vessel? The answer is Green Logistics.
Setting up UN Offices Back in Post-War Zone in Northern Sri Lanka
Setting up office is always an arduous task, especially so when you are returning to a war torn area. In Sri Lanka, humanitarian agencies are doing just that. They were asked to leave the Northern region of the Vanni in September 2008 as their safety could no longer be guaranteed during the battle between the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and the Government of Sri Lanka.