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These Memoirs were developed by the Humanitarian Studies Institute
allies. Compiled and edited by David Alejandro Schoeller-Díaz. Maps
and data provided by the United Nations Office for the Coordination
of Humanitarian Affairs UNOCHA – Colombia.

The HSI was established in 2008, with the objective of creating links
between Universities, NGOs and UN System Agencies, given the
demonstrated potential for research and training that exists among
local actors in order to improve quality of Humanitarian Action.

These Memoirs can be downloaded from the HSI Website at:
www.colombiassh.org/reh/memoirs3anniv

The Humanitarian Studies Institute (HSI) 2012.

Cover page photo: La Calle sonríe by Fabián Garzón Bustos
Interior photo: Atrás del matorral by Mario Barrero
1st Humanitarian Photography Contest.
Photo stream available in: http://bit.ly/McGA1W

Suggested citation:
Humanitarian Studies Institute (HSI) (2012). 1st Regional Conference.
Challenges of the Conflict in Colombia. 3 and 4 November 2011.
Bogotá: HSI.

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The Humanitarian Studies Institute would like to express its
gratitude for the financial support of the Canada Fund for Local
Initiatives (CFLI)

On the part of the Office for the Coordination of
Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), I would like to congratulate
the Humanitarian Studies Institute upon the celebration
of its 3rd Anniversary. HSI has been an important initiative working
towards the integration of humanitarian actors with academics
across Colombia in the areas of training, advocacy and research.
These Memoirs compile the results of a meeting of experts from
regions throughout Colombia, including NGO workers, public
officials from the Ombudsman’s Office, Agency personnel and
researchers, who came together to share their experiences in the
field. These types of meetings are invaluable for the humanitarian
community in Colombia, where the humanitarian situation
frequently tends to be out of public view, and opportunities
to share experiences widely are few. We sincerely hope that
these types of efforts will continue on the part of HSI and the
participants in the event in order to help save lives and reduce
the suffering of millions of Colombians who face the difficulties of
the country’s internal armed conflict and the effects of frequent
natural disasters.

        With best wishes for continuing success,

María José Torres
Head of Office
Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
Colombia, Technical Secretariat of the Humanitarian Studies
Institute