Why Partner with GHDCI?
Our Expertise
At the Global Humanitarian Disaster Consulting Institute (GHDCI), formerly Centre de Recherche JURISCONSULTE (CRJ), our strength lies in a multidisciplinary expertise that bridges law, humanitarian protection, disaster governance, and sustainable development.
Building on years of field engagement, academic research, and institutional collaboration, GHDCI delivers an integrated suite of legal, technical, and policy solutions tailored to the realities of humanitarian crises and disaster management in Sub-Saharan Africa and other fragile contexts.
We assist private and public entities, communities, and partners in preventing, preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters through frameworks that ensure resilience, accountability, and rights-based action.
Our work spans:
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Disaster Risk Governance and Law: advising on national frameworks, coordination mechanisms, and legal preparedness for emergencies.
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Humanitarian Standards and Accountability: promoting adherence to Sphere, CHS, and Do No Harm principles.
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Capacity Building and Leadership Development: training institutions and responders in humanitarian coordination, protection, and resilience.
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Research and Policy Innovation: generating evidence-based insights to guide disaster law, climate resilience, and social protection policies.
Our approach is anchored in:
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A multidisciplinary team of lawyers, researchers, humanitarian professionals, and policy experts;
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Deep contextual knowledge of Sub-Saharan Africa and local governance systems;
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A trusted network of governmental, academic, and international partners;
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A proven record of translating policy into effective field practice;
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A commitment to rights-based, people-centered, and inclusive humanitarian governance.
At GHDCI, we combine local expertise with global standards, ensuring that every intervention strengthens both community resilience and institutional integrity.
Mission
The Global Humanitarian Disaster Consulting Institute (GHDCI) empowers local and national initiatives to design sustainable, culturally grounded, and rights-based solutions that strengthen resilience before, during, and after crises. Through advanced training, legal and policy expertise, and technical assistance, GHDCI equips institutions and communities to anticipate risks, manage disasters, and recover with dignity. By integrating humanitarian principles, disaster law, and governance innovation, the Institute promotes safety, accountability, and sustainable development for vulnerable and crisis-affected populations.
The Global Humanitarian Disaster Consulting Institute (GHDCI), formerly the Centre de Recherche JURISCONSULTE (CRJ), is a dynamic, forward-thinking research and capacity-building institution committed to advancing effective, inclusive, and rights-based humanitarian protection, sustainable development, and disaster governance throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. As a trusted and strategic partner for both local communities and national actors, GHDCI provides expert legal, technical, and operational support to strengthen local resilience, disaster preparedness, and institutional capacities for risk reduction and recovery.
At the heart of our mission lies a commitment to empowering grassroots initiatives and supporting locally led development processes that are culturally grounded, socially inclusive, environmentally sustainable, and climate-resilient. We work closely with governments, civil society, private actors, and international organizations to ensure that humanitarian and disaster interventions are context-sensitive, ethically governed, and responsive to the real and evolving needs of communities—particularly those facing vulnerability, marginalization, displacement, or exposure to recurrent crises.
GHDCI envisions a future where every individual in Sub-Saharan Africa can enjoy dignity, justice, safety, and resilience in the face of both human-made and natural disasters. To achieve this, we provide direct and context-adapted assistance to populations in crisis—prioritizing both the urgent fulfillment of humanitarian needs and the long-term strengthening of community recovery, legal protection, and sustainable livelihoods.
At the same time, GHDCI supports the efforts of public institutions, private companies, civil society organizations, and international partners by helping them integrate disaster risk management, humanitarian law and policy, and international human rights standards into their operational frameworks and governance systems. Through evidence-based research, advisory services, and multi-sectoral coordination, we foster transparency, accountability, and compliance with global frameworks such as the Sphere Standards, the Core Humanitarian Standard, UNGA Resolution 46/182, Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015–2030), and ISO 22320:2018 Emergency Management Guidelines.
We deliver targeted services across the following interrelated domains of humanitarian and disaster action:
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Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (PSEAH)
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Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Prevention and Response
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Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Resilience
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Humanitarian Standards and Quality Assurance
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Statelessness and Displacement Governance
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Legal and Policy Research on Disaster Law and Humanitarian Governance
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Accountability, Transparency, and Ethical Compliance
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Stakeholder Coordination and Institutional Capacity Building
Guided by our core values of equity, dignity, and non-discrimination, GHDCI also ensures digital and institutional accessibility in line with international standards—promoting inclusive participation, adaptive communication, and continuous improvement in accessibility, both online and in the field.
Accessibility is a shared responsibility. We therefore welcome collaboration with partners and stakeholders who share our vision of a more equitable, resilient, and accountable humanitarian ecosystem for all.