Photo: Displaced people in El Fasher, Darfur
Women's Institute for Supply-Chain Excellence
In International Humanitarian Logistics
Personal Stories: The question on the mind of Pam Steele is, "How can we best support women who are either logisticians in the private sector or have taken or graduated from humanitarian logistics training but find it nearly impossible to get a job in the humanitarian sector?". You may have seen some of the personal stories on this website. Pam is planning a compilation of 20 to 30 short stories about ordinary men and women who have worked hard and succeeded in their respective fields whom they can relate to. If you are, or have been, involved in humanitarian logistics or supply chain then she wants to hear from you. Are you willing to participate in this project? For more information click here.
WISE is a non-profit organization dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of those affected by war and natural disasters globally by broadening the scope of logistics and supply-chain expertise for women and thus a diverse perspective to work in the humanitarian field.
Humanitarian programmes need a diverse workforce to fully comprehend the varying needs and aspirations of the beneficiaries they serve. WISE aspires to provide long-term and sustainable support to aid workers; particularly female logisticians enabling them to help women beneficiaries build their lives with dignity. WISE accomplishes this by encouraging:
Participation and equal opportunity for women
Education and Development
Establishment of a Mentoring Programme
Membership is open to anyone supportive of our mission. For more information about WISE please contact .
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Canadian initiative, 'Women in Logistics', featured in 'Canadian Transport Logistics' magazine.
Read the interview with Phoebe Kung'u (Oxfam) about her career as a logistican.
The research team from Cranfield University (UK) and the Hanken School of Economics (Finland) seek ten minutes of your time to assist in their research on logistics skills and performance. The research is part of a wider project commissioned by the Women's Institute for Supply Chain Excellence (WISE). Click here to participate.
Leadership by women is much needed to change the face and effectiveness of humanitarian efforts for good.
-Jasmine Whitbread
Chief Executive, Save the Children UK
WISE is aimed at safe- guarding the dignity of the female aid recipient. It is much needed for improving the overall quality of our humanitarian assistance.
-Gerhard Schmalbruch, PhD
Secretary General, EuronAid
For far too long women have been under represented in logistics.
Their leadership will make a huge difference to post disaster rehabilitation and empowerment.
-Barbara Stocking
Director, Oxfam GB