CID Humanitarian Network
The Council for International Development facilitates the CID Humanitarian Network (formerly the NDRF), a standing committee of CID members that have an interest and involvement in international humanitarian response and emergency management issues.
The aim of the Humanitarian Network is to provide a collective civil society voice and forum for cooperation and shared learning for best practice in international humanitarian assistance for New Zealand NGOs. Humanitarian Network members work closely together during humanitarian emergencies to minimise duplication and ensure their response is as effective as possible.
The Humanitarian Network is an open forum and encourages non-CID members and observers, such as the Red Cross and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), to engage with the Humanitarian Network and contribute to the outcomes of the forum.
For more information about the Humanitarian Network and up-to-date information on the latest emergencies, contact code@cid.org.nz, and see CID’s recent Press Releases.
The Terms of Reference for the Humanitarian Network are available here
CID Humanitarian Network Terms of Reference
Members
- ADRA - Adventist Development Relief Agency New Zealand
- Anglican Mission
- Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
- cbm New Zealand
- ChildFund New Zealand
- Christian World Service
- Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa
- Habitat for Humanity
- The Leprosy Mission New Zealand
- Oxfam New Zealand
- Rotary New Zealand World Community Service
- The Salvation Army New Zealand
- Save the Children New Zealand
- SurfAid New Zealand
- Tearfund New Zealand
- UNICEF New Zealand
- Volunteer Service Abroad
- World Vision New Zealand
Observers
Our People - Humanitarian Network
Rachel Harrison
Humanitarian Network Chair
Rachel Harrison was unanimously elected as Chair of the CID Humanitarian Network at the November 14th meeting, reflecting the network’s confidence in her leadership and expertise.
Rachel’s journey in international development began with her Postgraduate Development Studies at Victoria University and a Volunteer Service Abroad placement in Tonga. Since joining Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand in July 2020, she has played a pivotal role in development programming across Kiribati, Tonga, and the Solomon Islands.
The 2022 Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha'apai eruption and tsunami marked a turning point in her career, steering her focus more intentionally toward humanitarian response programming. In her role as Humanitarian Lead for CANZ, Rachel continues to work extensively in humanitarian response and emergency preparedness. Her contributions span the South Pacific and Southeast Asia, including work in Cox’s Bazar, and extend to Caritas’ international emergency programming in the Middle East and Africa.
Rachel brings a wealth of experience, a collaborative approach, and deep regional knowledge to her role as Chair of the CID Humanitarian Network, where she is committed to advancing humanitarian standards and resilience in the Pacific and beyond.
Judith Macchi
Humanitarian Network Deputy Chair
Judith Macchi was unanimously elected as Deputy Chair of the CID Humanitarian Network at the November 14th meeting, highlighting her extensive expertise and leadership in humanitarian aid and disaster response.
Originally from Switzerland, Judith holds a Master’s Degree in Geography and a Master of Advanced Studies in Development Cooperation. She began her career over 15 years ago as a Programme Manager for Humanitarian Aid in Ethiopia and Indonesia with the Swiss organization HEKS (Swiss Church Aid). Her career progressed as she became Senior Advisor for Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction, where she supported projects across Latin America, Africa, Asia, and Eastern Europe. Judith also co-founded and co-led the Swiss NGO DRR Platform, a network of over 20 NGOs collaborating on Climate Change Adaptation and DRR, further showcasing her aptitude for network governance and innovation.
In her current role as Humanitarian Aid Portfolio Lead at Save the Children New Zealand, Judith oversees a diverse range of humanitarian aid projects in Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea, Laos, Bangladesh, and Somalia. She maintains a global focus, closely monitoring humanitarian crises while providing strategic advice on humanitarian issues to Save the Children New Zealand’s Senior Leadership Team and Board.
Judith’s wealth of experience, combined with her commitment to advancing humanitarian standards, makes her a valuable asset to the CID Humanitarian Network in her role as Deputy Chair.
Sam London
Standards and Humanitarian Manager
Sam brings a wealth of practical experience, having both lived in, and worked across various roles, in small island developing states. He’s worked with low-carbon shipping services, sailing essential cargo to some of the remotest and underserved regions of the Central Pacific, affording him key insights into the practical realities and challenges of crucial 'last mile' humanitarian and development service delivery.
During a three-year tenure in Fiji, his dedication to sustainable development and a recognition of the crucial role traditional knowledge plays in achieving this, motivated him to construct a traditional Fijian voyaging canoe. During this period, he also collaborated with medical charities as a relief skipper delivering primary health services to remote and isolated communities.
Recently, Sam combined his practical expertise with formal education, earning a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Economics, and an interdisciplinary Master’s of Philosophy, Politics, and Economics from Victoria University of Wellington. His master's thesis focused on modeling behavioral responses to energy-efficient technologies and how these can have adverse effects on meeting climate targets.