About

We stand on the thin line between field and academia.

Founded in 2019, CHI is an independent centre that trains field professionals, runs research and builds bridges between institutions to grow the capacity, impact and continuity of humanitarian work.

Principles

How we work.

• 01

  People first

  Decisions made with those affected. Everything starts there.

• 02

  Long horizon

  We don't leave when the crisis ends. Lasting capacity, lasting relationship.

• 03

  Evidence-led

  Every programme is measured; findings are shared openly.

• 04

  Together

  Local partner, academic, field worker — same table, equal voice.

Team

Who makes this work.

• Dr. Aslı Şen

  Director

  Field Ethics, Policy
• Kerem Ulusoy

  Deputy · Operations

  Disaster, Coordination
• Leyla Demirtaş

  Head of Training

  Child Protection
• Ece Arıkan

  Head of Research

  Psychosocial Support
• Burak Özdemir

  Field Coordinator

  Migration
• Yağız Koşar

  Digital Director

  Data, Digital Humanity