The social impact analysis and modeling study of the Türkiye Local Humanitarian Forum (LHF) will be discussed at a webinar on July 24.
Türkiye Local Humanitarian Forum (LHF), established in response to the devastating February 2023 earthquakes in Türkiye, cordially invites you to a webinar presenting the findings of a comprehensive social impact analysis and modeling study, examining its role in transforming humanitarian coordination through local leadership.
LHF, which was established as an offshoot of Localization Advocacy Group, stands as an important case study of “localization in action” – one that will inform ongoing efforts to make humanitarian aid more effective, inclusive, and equitable.
During the webinar, distinguished key note speaker and panelists will discuss the global efforts in localizing humanitarian action, challenges and opportunities in operationalizing localization and the role of local coordination platforms (like LHF) in catalyzing system-wide transformation.
Date: Thursday, 24 July 2025
Time: 14:00 – 15:30 (CET) | 15:00-16:30 (Istanbul Time)
The webinar will be conducted in English with simultaneous Turkish interpretation available.
Featured Keynote Speaker
Dr. Michael Koehler
Grand Bargain Ambassador and Co-lead
Professor, College of Europe
Dr. Köhler will share insights on the evolution of localization in humanitarian action and how initiatives like LHF contribute to the global transformation of humanitarian systems.
Presentation of Social Impact Analysis and Modeling Study Findings
Umutcan Yüksel, Principal Consultant, Integrity Consulting
Panelists
Sema Genel Karaosmanoğlu, Executive Director, Support to Life
Tracy O'Heir, Program Officer, International Funds, Center for Disaster Philanthropy
Faye Lee, Humanitarian Affairs Specialist | Korea NGO Council for Overseas Development Cooperation
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