Tim Jenkins

Today I joined the #NoKings protest in Springfield, Illinois.

Because the actions of this administration don’t just happen in Washington — they reach into our homes, our families, our work, and our communities.

I am proudly American — and I will proudly stand up when I disagree.

Join us on Wednesday, 22 October, when our colleague Tim Jenkins ( @ts-jenkins.bsky.social) will be joining a panel of charities from around the world and CAF America for a webinar on Maximising End-of-Year Giving: Insights & Approaches for Engaging US Donors.

Last week's Finance for Development (#FfD4) conference in #Seville proposed bold initiatives, but little commitment.
The core challenge remains: how to turn declarations into real transformation.

Why Early Warning Systems Deserve More Attention in Asia-Pacific Climate Security From Cambodia to Nepal, early warning of natural disasters is not an add-on to humanitarian response. It is humanitarian response – at its smartest and most effective.

From Cambodia to Nepal, early warning of natural disasters is not an add-on to humanitarian response. It is humanitarian response – at its smartest and most effective.

Why Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus Is Not Committing to Early Elections The chief interim adviser appears to favor the newly formed student-led NCP and is giving it time to organize itself before it faces voters.

Climate disasters in Asia – from #Mongolia’s steppe-fires to #Cambodia’s floods – are happening now. Early warning systems can deliver a 10x ROI by saving lives & livelihoods. Proud to co-author w/Lukas Laube from @peopleinneed.bsky.social

#earlywarningsforall

thediplomat.com/2025/06/why-...

New paper on anticipatory cash transfers to herders during an extreme winter in Mongolia. ACTs have significant positive effects for poorer recipients, not so much for the rest of our sample.

Personal learnings: Anticipatory action is promising. Targeting matters. More research is needed.

Why Early Warning Systems Deserve More Attention in Asia-Pacific Climate Security From Cambodia to Nepal, early warning of natural disasters is not an add-on to humanitarian response. It is humanitarian response – at its smartest and most effective.

🙏Thank you, @ts-jenkins.bsky.social and Lukas Laube. This is an excellent discussion on the importance of life-saving early warning systems (EWS).
As prevention is better than cure, it is better to protect people from natural disasters before they strike.
📑Read their article in @thediplomat.com 👇

This is how democrats win — support working families!

North Macedonia: A reform agenda on the path to EU integration Five experts from the region map out a reform agenda for North Macedonia's newly elected government to pursue greater democratic progress and eventual European integration.

Honored to have edited and coauthored this report on N. #Macedonia for Atlantic Council.

A privilege to bring together respected thought leaders to propose concrete policy recommendations.

Thrilled that 4 of 6 authors are women and included younger voices.

www.atlanticcouncil.org/in-depth-res...

Almost a third of LGBTIQ people in Croatia aged 15 to 17 have attempted suicide Thirty per cent of young LGBTIQ people in Croatia aged 15 to 17 have attempted suicide and 20 per cent have experienced verbal violence from teachers and professional staff at secondary school, the Le...

The findings from this survey are horrifying & demand immediate attention from all adults. Almost a third of LGBTIQ+ youth in Croatia, aged 15-17, have attempted suicide.

All of us across the Balkans must advocate for safer spaces & stronger mental health support systems.

n1info.hr/english/news...

It's important the American public realize they are being subjected to an organized campaign of political "shock & awe". The purpose of Trump's cabinet picks & litany of maximalist policy proposals is to overwhelm the psychological capacities of the public, denting their abilities to oppose him.