Partners | Protracted Displacement

Cardiff University

Cardiff University is a member of the UK’s elite Russell Group of top universities, ranked 5th in the UK for research quality, and in the top 100 in the World QS University subject rankings. The Informality Research Observatory in the School of Geography and Planning has global expertise on livelihoods and urban crises research.

Dilla University

Dilla University is a Public University based in Dilla, Southern Ethiopia. It is engaged in teaching, research, community service and technology transfer. Currently it has about 3000 academic and administrative staff; more than 31,000 students in six colleges, three schools and two institutes training undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

International Institute for Environment and Development

The International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) is an independent research organisation that aims to deliver positive change on a global scale. Our mission is to build a fairer, more sustainable world, using evidence, action and influence, working in partnership with others.

Maseno University

Maseno University is a public university in Kenya established by an Act of Parliament in 1991. It is a modern institution of higher learning set up to advance teaching, learning, research and development that responds to the emerging socio-economic as well as technological and innovation needs of Kenya and the Eastern African Region.

Muungano Wa Wanavijiji

Muungano wa Wanavijiji is a social movement of 'slum' residents and urban poor people in Kenya. We believe that slum upgrading is possible, but only where communities themselves are at the centre of their development. This local alliance is affiliated to the global network of slum based social movements called Slum Dwellers International.

Samuel Hall

Samuel Hall is a social enterprise that conducts research in countries affected by issues of migration and displacement. Our research connects the voices of communities to change makers for more inclusive societies. Samuel Hall has offices in Afghanistan, Kenya, Tunisia, and Germany, and a presence in Somalia and the United Arab Emirates.

The Hashemite University

The Hashemite University is a Jordanian state-run university, established by a Royal Decree in 1991. As a youthful and prominent higher education institution, the University is committed to preparing loyal individuals who are not only technically competent in their professional fields, but also life-long learners who have a breadth vision, loyalty to their nation, and a sense of civic and moral responsibility and a devotion to the fundamental values of human life.

The International Rescue Committee (IRC)

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global leader in rapid response and durable solutions for populations in conflict, transition, and development. The IRC helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future. The IRC has expertise in ensuring city government plans, policies, and projects are inclusive of the needs and preferences of displaced populations.

The Regional Durable Solutions Secretariat (ReDSS)

The Regional Durable Solutions Secretariat (ReDSS) is a coordination and information hub that aims at stimulating forward thinking programing and policy development in the search for durable solutions in East Africa. ReDSS is comprised of 14 NGOs and DRC, IRC, and NRC form the ReDSS steering committee.

The Women’s Refugee Commission

The Women’s Refugee Commission works to improve the lives and protect the rights of women, children, and youth displaced by conflict and crisis. We research their needs, identify solutions, and advocate for programs and policies to strengthen their resilience and drive change in humanitarian practice.