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January 16, 2026

Sarah Zahaykevich, HUST Junior, nominated for Allstate NACDA Good Works Winter Team

Article by Fordham Athletics

November 21, 2025

IIHA: Shaping Humanitarians Who Lead with Knowledge, Innovation, and Dignity

The Arab Today interviewed Martine van der Does, Helen Hamlyn Humanitarian Fellow and Director of Global Programs

October 14, 2025

U.N. Staffer Gets ‘Nuts and Bolts’ Skills She Needs

Read this recent article by Fordham Now’s Patrick Verel on current MSHS student, Hulda Maganga Ngouali!

September 25, 2025

New York Symposium Highlights Community Engagement in Migration Management

July 14, 2025

“I came here for an education, but I found direction.” HUST military student, Kayla Espinoza, on her Fordham experience.

March 25, 2025

BRONX, NY – FORDHAM UNIVERSITY’S INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS FINALIZES MoU WITH IOM – UN MIGRATION AGENCY AND NAIF ARAB UNIVERSITY FOR SECURITY SCIENCES (NAUSS), SAUDI ARABIA 

The MoU will allow interested participants to engage in research, conferences, training, and student opportunities. Read more below in our media section.

January 24, 2025

‘Chester Higgins’ Leaves Butler Gallery

Fordham Observer. Photographer Chester Higgins spoke about searching for spiritual meaning and capturing the diversity of faith in his black-and-white photography. Read the full article here by Nora Kinney.

January 24, 2025

Top Humanitarian Careers

When it comes to opportunities to help the world’s most vulnerable populations, the field of humanitarian action is full of possibilities. Workers in the field can make a tangible difference in areas ranging from disaster relief and refugee assistance to…

Read the entire Fordham Now article here.

January 9, 2025

Martine van der Does of the IIHA is Training to Heal a Broken World

Patrick Verel, Fordham News Producer, interviews Martine van der Does, Helen Hamlyn Humanitarian Fellow and Global Program Director. Read here.

December 6, 2024

Wartime Beauty

 

Artists: Sofia Atlantova and Oleksandr Klymenko (Kyiv, Ukraine)

Curator: Sergei Chapnin (Orthodox Christian Studies Center, Fordham University)

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October 7, 2024

Stella Rose MSHS student speaks on panel at 79th UNGA

Stella Rose, Master of Science in Humanitarian Studies Accelerated Student, speaks at UNGA #79. Watch Here.

August 29, 2024

Humanitarian Fault Lines featured in August PassBlue article.

PassBlue selects Humanitarian Fault Lines episode #39 featuring Martin Griffiths, former Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief, as the main topic in “A Rare Frank Talk on Gaza and Sudan by Two Former UN Brass.”

August 29, 2024

IDHA 58 Pretoria, South Africa is featured in local newspaper

The Durban North interviews Cathy Whittle of The Domino Foundation who ran several humanitarian disaster and aid sessions during IDHA 58 in May 2024.

June 18, 2024

Amali Towers before the Canadian House of Commons’

Amali Towers, IDHA Geneva Alumna and Founder and Director of Climate Refugees appeared before the Canadian House of Commons’ Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development.

May 24, 2024

Jamie in The Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza by CFR

Jamie McGoldrick with Kate Phillips-Barrasso and David M. Satterfield review the humanitarian situation in Gaza and discuss U.S. policy options to address the crisis with Ethan Bronner. Click here to view The Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza by Council on Foreign Relations.

February 16, 2024

Jamie McGoldrick featured in “It Happened at the UN” by PassBlue 

Jamie McGoldrick gives the latest updates from Gaza in “It Happened at the UN” by PassBlue 

Featured events

February 7, 2026 – April 10, 2026

Painting the Border: A Child’s Voice Exhibit

Previous Refuge Gallery Exhibits Introduction and about Refuge Gallery The Refuge Gallery serves as a venue for exhibitions of artistic work relating to humanitarian and social justice issues. Using art

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October 16, 2025 – January 28, 2026

Maggie Hazen – Fraught Imaginaries

October 2025- January 2026 The Refuge Gallery I Second Floor I Canisius Hall Available for viewing by appointment vstracquadan@fordham.edu Artist: Maggie Hazen Curator: Vincent Stracquadanio
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March 10 – May 1, 2025

David Gonzalez – Urban Devotions

March 10 to May 1, 2025 The Refuge Gallery I Second Floor I Canisius Hall Available for viewing by appointment refugegallery@fordham.edu Artist: David Gonzalez, former Bronx Bureau Chief for the
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November 12, 2024 – Jan 25, 2025

Sergei Chapnin – Wartime Beauty

Previous Refuge Gallery Exhibits Introduction and about Refuge Gallery The Refuge Gallery serves as a venue for exhibitions of artistic work relating to humanitarian and social justice issues. Using art

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FORDHAM UNIVERSITY’S LATEST PODCAST, CORPORATE HUMANITY, INTERVIEWS GUESTS FROM THE PRIVATE SECTOR ON HUMANITARIAN AID

Experts Across Disciplines Examine Immigration and Border Governance at Multinational Symposium

IIHA ALUMNUS HOSTS WEBINAR ADAPTING FOR IMPACT: ACHIEVING HUMANITARIAN IMPACT DESPITE POLITICAL AND HUMANITARIAN CHALLENGES

BRONX, NY – FORDHAM UNIVERSITY’S INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS FINALIZES MoU WITH IOM – UN MIGRATION AGENCY AND NAIF ARAB UNIVERSITY FOR SECURITY SCIENCES (NAUSS), SAUDI ARABIA

Martine van der Does of the IIHA is Training to Heal a Broken World

FORDHAM HUMANITARIAN STUDIES GRADUATE STUDENT INVITED TO SPEAK AT UN YOUTH PANEL, 79th UNGA

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  • October 2024

  • Sun 27
    October 27, 2024

    American Public Health Association (APHA) APHA Annual Meeting Expo (Faculty recommendation!)

  • November 2024

  • Fri 1
    November 1, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

    Crisis Response in the Modern Media Environment: Imagining, Building, and Communicating Humanitarian Shelter Solutions in a Connected World at Brooklyn College’s Graduate Center for Worker Education

    Brooklyn College's Graduate Center for Worker Education

    ABOUT:

    ​Brooklyn College's Dept. of Television, Radio & Emerging Media, working with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the US Agency for International Development (USAID), have organized a one-day conference open to all students, alum, faculty, and staff across NYC and surrounding colleges and universities who are interested in learning about career, internship, and research opportunities available in the international humanitarian field.

    ​One of IOM's missions is to build and maintain shelter for displaced populations worldwide. Expertise in many disciplines--architecture, engineering, design, media and communication, international relations, sustainability, and many others — is required to successfully carry out this crucial work.

    ​If you would like to know more about IOM, and about how your interest and expertise can help IOM fulfill its mission, please register to be part of this free one-day conference/workshop on Nov. 1st at 25 Broadway in lower Manhattan. Find out more about the opportunities available and brainstorm ways to assist in IOM's communications and media outreach. Lunch is provided and space is limited so please register early.

    REGISTER HERE

    FREE
  • Fri 1
    IDHA group project
    November 1, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    IDHA 60 Pretoria, South Africa Information Session

    Online

    Join the IIHA team for an information session on our next International Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance (IDHA)! Taking place in Pretoria, South Africa, you will gain classroom and hands-on experience during four weeks of rigorous modules focused on humanitarian aid. Throughout the course, you will be able to work alongside peers from various humanitarian, emergency, and human rights organizations and learn from alumni practitioners and lecturers with worldwide experience. At the end of the information session, we will open the floor for Q&A. Please note this session will be recorded for those unable to attend. Any questions regarding the session can be sent to iiha@fordham.edu and iihaoutreach@fordham.edu. Thanks, and see you there!

    FREE
  • Tue 12
    November 12, 2024 - January 25, 2025

    Sergei Chapnin – Wartime Beauty

    Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs 2546 Belmont Ave, Bronx, NY, United States

    Previous Refuge Gallery Exhibits Introduction and about Refuge Gallery The Refuge Gallery serves as a venue for exhibitions of artistic work relating to humanitarian and social justice issues. Using art as a means to illuminate, educate and provoke, the Refuge Gallery seeks to bring the Fordham community closer to the injustices experienced by our fellow […]

  • Thu 14
    AID YOGA
    November 14, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    Aid Yoga

    Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs 2546 Belmont Ave, Bronx, NY, United States

    Aid Yoga© is an all-levels yoga class designed to teach students about stretching and relaxation poses and how to use these skills on and off the mat. Yoga is a physical practice that goes beyond teaching students how to move according to their comfort zones. This kind of workout teaches students how to regain control of their breathing, how to trust themselves, how to create a safe space, and how to cope with a stressful event. The purpose of hosting Aid Yoga© at the Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs (IIHA) is two fold: to provide a free, community event that benefits the mind and body of the students while also giving them tools to take with them into the humanitarian field or in life. The class structure will build onto itself and have a theme so that the more classes a student joins, the more they will advance, learn, and improve their practice. No class will be the same.
    REGISTRATION REQUIRED

    FREE
  • Wed 20
    MSHS class in session
    November 20, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Master of Science in Humanitarian Studies (MSHS) Information Session

    Online

    Join the IIHA team and GSAS for a presentation on the M.S. in Humanitarian Studies (MSHS)! Learn about the core courses, application deadlines, career outcomes, and more. Current Fordham undergraduate students who are interested in our accelerated program are also welcome to join. Any questions regarding the session can be sent to iiha@fordham.edu and rmukwana@fordham.edu. […]

  • Wed 20
    November 20, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

    Humanitarian Conversations featuring Heart 9/11 Fortune Society: A Fordham student-only event

    Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs 2546 Belmont Ave, Bronx, NY, United States

    Are you a current Fordham student interested in pursuing an internship next year? Want to learn what it is like to work for a nonprofit? Join the Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs (IIHA) Wednesday, November 20th at 4:00 pm for our first Humanitarian Conversation with Heart 9/11 Fortune Society.

    FREE
  • December 2024

  • Tue 3
    MSHS class in session
    December 3, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    M.S. in Humanitarian Studies (MSHS) Information Session

    Online

    Join the IIHA team and GSAS for a presentation on the M.S. in Humanitarian Studies (MSHS)! Learn about the core courses, application deadlines, career outcomes, and more. Current Fordham undergraduate students who are interested in our accelerated program are also welcome to join. Any questions regarding the session can be sent to iiha@fordham.edu and rmukwana@fordham.edu. Thanks, and see […]

    FREE
  • Thu 12
    December 12, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    IDHA 60 Pretoria Information Session

    Join the IIHA team for an information session on our next International Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance (IDHA)! Taking place in Pretoria, South Africa, you will gain classroom and hands-on experience during four weeks of rigorous modules focused on humanitarian aid. Throughout the course, you will be able to work alongside peers from various humanitarian, emergency, and human rights organizations and learn from alumni practitioners and lecturers with worldwide experience. At the end of the information session, we will open the floor for Q&A. Please note this session will be recorded for those unable to attend. Any questions regarding the session can be sent to iiha@fordham.edu and iihaoutreach@fordham.edu. Thanks, and see you there!

    REGISTER HERE https://gradadmissions.fordham.edu/register/?id=4f7781d2-f2e7-4cb0-8993-b03b4d6fe75b&_ga=2.69613715.263421589.1732485675-2045954800.1732485675

    Free
  • Thu 12
    December 12, 2024 @ 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm

    Aid Yoga – an IIHA Yoga class

    Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs 2546 Belmont Ave, Bronx, NY, United States

    Aid Yoga is an all-levels yoga class designed to teach students about stretching and relaxation poses and how to use these skills on and off the mat. Yoga is a physical practice that goes beyond teaching students how to move according to their comfort zones. This kind of workout teaches students how to regain control of their breathing, how to trust themselves, how to create a safe space, and how to cope with a stressful event. The purpose of hosting Aid Yoga at the Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs (IIHA) is two fold: to provide a free, community event that benefits the mind and body of the students while also giving them tools to take with them into the humanitarian field or in life. The class structure will build onto itself and have a theme so that the more classes a student joins, the more they will advance, learn, and improve their practice. No class will be the same. Thank you for your interest, and I look forward to seeing you in class!

    FREE
  • January 2025

  • Wed 22
    January 22, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    M.S. in Humanitarian Studies (MSHS) Information Session

    Online

    Join the IIHA team and GSAS for a presentation on the M.S. in Humanitarian Studies (MSHS)! Learn about the core courses, application deadlines, career outcomes, and more. Current Fordham undergraduate students who are interested in our accelerated program are also welcome to join. Any questions regarding the session can be sent to iiha@fordham.edu and rmukwana@fordham.edu. Thanks, and see […]

    FREE
  • Thu 23
    January 23, 2025 @ 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm

    Aid Yoga

    Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs 2546 Belmont Ave, Bronx, NY, United States

    Please read! Aid Yoga is an all-levels yoga class designed to teach students about stretching and relaxation poses and how to use these skills on and off the mat. Yoga is a physical practice that goes beyond teaching students how to move according to their comfort zones. This kind of workout teaches students how to regain control of their breathing, how to trust themselves, how to create a safe space, and how to cope with a stressful event. The purpose of hosting Aid Yoga© at the Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs (IIHA) is two fold: to provide a free, community event that benefits the mind and body of the students while also giving them tools to take with them into the humanitarian field or in life. The class structure will build onto itself and have a theme so that the more classes a student joins, the more they will advance, learn, and improve their practice. No class will be the same. Thank you for your interest, and I look forward to seeing you in class!

    Date and time: Thursday, January 23, 2025

    Location: IIHA Refuge Gallery located on the second floor in Canisius Hall. 2546 Belmont Ave, Bronx, NY 10458

    Theme: Last class we learned "active feet." For this class, we explore how we store stress in our neck and how to accommodate this crucial body part that is essential for carrying nutrients to our body. We will incorporate both "active feet" and "relaxed neck" into this sequence. As always, there's a private, individual journal prompt at the beginning of each class.

    Maximum capacity: Ten (10) people

    Attention! Please only register if you intend on coming. We base our food order and measure space off of your registration. Thank you!

    Please bring: water bottle, notepad and pen, and appropriate work-out clothing.

    Yoga mats available for borrowing.

    Instructor: Lily Egan, Communications Officer, IIHA

    FREE
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Holly Curtis

Assistant Provost for Corporate Relations at Fordham University

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Holly Curtis is an accomplished education leader, currently serving as the Assistant Provost for Corporate Relations at Fordham University. In this role, she fosters partnerships between academia and industry, driving innovative collaborations and advancing strategic goals. Prior to this, Holly was the Chief of Staff at Ascend Public Charter Schools, where she oversaw strategic planning for one of New York’s largest charter networks, and she also led MBA Admissions at NYU Stern School of Business.
With a strong background in strategic leadership, education management, program development, and recruitment, Holly’s career began in international development with Pencils of Promise in Laos. Her work there shaped her expertise in strategic planning and talent development.

Holly holds an MBA from NYU Stern and a BA in International Political Economy from Fordham University. She is deeply committed to advancing diversity and inclusion, and is a certified administrator of the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI). She is also an alumna of NYU’s Global Inclusive Leadership Management Institute.

Martine van der Does

Helen Hamlyn Humanitarian Fellow and Global Program Director

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Martine van der Does is a Dutch national and humanitarian expert with over 15 years of international experience. With a background in architecture she started her career working on humanitarian shelter at Delft University of Technology but soon moved to the field with Médécins sans Frontières (MSF) as a Construction Logistician. In 2010 Martine joined the Netherlands Foreign service where she worked in the Africa Department, Stabilisation and Humanitarian Aid Department and served as a Diplomat in Afghanistan and Jordan. In 2018 joined the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Myanmar where she worked in remote areas on protection and water and habitat issues. Until recently Martine was the Regional Humanitarian Coordinator for the Netherlands Government in Amman, Jordan. 

Martine is academically involved as a lecturer at Delft University in the Netherlands and Fordham University in New York. In the past years she also ran the prestigious International Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance (IDHA) as a Course Director in Geneva. Martine holds a Master of Science Degree in Architecture from Delft University of Technology and a Masters of Arts Degree in International Humanitarian Action from Fordham University. In her time off she is an active cyclist, runner, and enjoys ultraraces.

She accepted a position as Helen Hamlyn Humanitarian Fellow at the IIHA in 2024.

Seriously considering the IDHA and want to learn more? Book an appointment with Martine on the left. 

Martine hosts Corporate Humanity, a podcast produced by Fordham University’s Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs. 

Academic Background

Master of Science in Architecture (MSc) and Master of Arts in International Humanitarian Action (MIHA) and IDHA 24 

With the IIHA since: 2008

Current courses: IDHA and non-academic courses

In my free time I enjoy: Traveling, mountains, playing guitar and endurance sports such as long (distance) running, cycling, skiing and swimming. 

“In a world you can be anything, be kind to yourself and the people you work for and with. ”