Call for Projects now live: DIFI 2026
The IMD Center for Social Innovation, HIFHUB, Lombard Odier Foundation, and World Economic Forum invite humanitarian and development institutions, government representatives, private sector actors, and entrepreneurs to submit proposals for the next cohort of the Driving Innovative Finance for Impact (DIFI) programme. The call is open until 30 June 2026.
Financing the Future of Humanitarian Action: the HIFHUB at the 2026 Humanitarian Finance Summit
At a moment of structural reset in humanitarian financing, the HIFHUB joined more than 500 senior leaders in London to examine how capital can be designed to match the realities of protracted crises.
Red Cross launches First Parametric Flood Insurance in Malawi
For the first time, the Red Cross is piloting a parametric insurance product designed to provide rapid access to funds in the event of a severe flood. This pioneering project demonstrates how disaster risk financing can work in practice, both within the Red Cross and in Malawi.
Advancing the Innovative Finance Agenda at AidEx Geneva 2025
The HIFHUB supported the Innovative Finance Conference at AidEx Geneva, joining a growing community of practice focused not so much on whether innovative finance works, but on how to structure, scale and responsibly govern it.
Now Out: Exploring Innovative Finance Learning Package
The Exploring Innovative Finance e-learning curriculum is designed for RCRC staff interested in learning more about this field. It introduces key concepts, explains why they matter, and offers real-life examples of how innovative finance is already being applied.
Apply Now: IMD Business School Programme
Ready to move beyond grants — and learn how to structure your initiative for investment?
The 2025 Driving Innovative Finance for Impact (DIFI) Program at IMD Business School offers practical, hands-on learning with a strong focus on case studies and unique insights from guest speakers. You don’t need a project to apply — but if you have one, you’re welcome to submit it. Apply now via the link below. Deadline: 29 August.
From Words to Wallets: Humanitarian Finance Gets a Reality Check at EHF 2025
The Beyond Grants Talk brought together humanitarian leaders, donor governments, and finance experts to explore how the sector can move beyond traditional grants by adopting innovative, market-based financing. The session blended political reflections with practical examples, highlighting both the urgency and the potential for change.
Swedish Red Cross Partners with HIFHUB to Advance Humanitarian Finance
The Swedish Red Cross has officially joined the Sponsor Group of the Humanitarian Innovative Finance Hub (HIFHUB), marking a significant step forward in collaborative efforts to develop and implement scalable financial solutions to humanitarian challenges.
New Webinar Series to Help National Societies Navigate Humanitarian Innovative Finance
In a rapidly evolving financial landscape, humanitarian organisations, including Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies, are facing a deepening funding crisis. Traditional sources of humanitarian aid are becoming increasingly unpredictable, while the scale and complexity of crises continue to grow.