Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the complexities and challenges of humanitarian work? Are you looking for signs of hope that, together, we can transform the sector? In today’s episode of Embodying Change, host Melissa Pitotti welcomes Pauline Chetcuti, the newly elected president of VOICE. Pauline shares her journey from international law to humanitarian advocacy, discussing the importance of saying no, the power of collective action, and the challenges of decolonizing and transforming humanitarian work. Today’s guest Pauline Chetcuti is the newly elected president of VOICE, the largest European humanitarian NGO network. With a background in international law and extensive experience in the humanitarian sector, Pauline is committed to advocating for effective, principled humanitarian aid and elevating local voices in global conversations. Website: voiceeu.orgSocial Media: Twitter, LinkedIn You’ll learn What embodying change means in the context of humanitarian workThe importance of setting boundaries and saying noHow local voices can drive systemic change in the humanitarian sectorThe challenges of decolonizing and transforming humanitarian practicesThe role of VOICE in advocating for effective humanitarian aidResources mentioned VOICE Website: voiceeu.orgPledge for Change: pledgeforchange.orgCharter for Change: charter4change.orgHumanitarian and Climate Charter: ifrc.org/climate-charterQuotes “Embodying change is positively, proactively embracing change with openness and a willingness to be challenged and to learn every day.” – Pauline Chetcuti“Our local colleagues are the biggest motivation for change because, for them, it's their communities that transform.” – Pauline Chetcuti Call to Action Subscribe to the Embodying Change podcast for more inspiring conversations.Visit voiceeu.org to learn more about the VOICE network and how you can get involved.Connect with Pauline on Twitter and LinkedIn for more insights and updates.