Foreign Secretary visits Cambridge

Mr Miliband was given a tour of the Humanitarian Centre, a local networking organisation which brings together those in Cambridge working on international relief and development projects.

He met with academics at the forefront of internationally relevant research as well as a range of Cambridge-based organisations who are engaged in development projects across the world.

Dr Sharath Srinivasen, Director of the Centre for Governance and Human Rights and Lecturer in Politics and International Studies, Dr Heather Cruickshank, Senior Research Associate at the Centre for Sustainable Development and Dr Keiko Saito, Senior Research Associate and Deputy Director at the Centre for Risk in the Built Environment attended the event.

Organisations such as Engineers without Borders, a student-lead organisation that focuses on removing barriers to development through engineering, and Momentum Arts, a group which works with diverse communities and artists to create imaginative arts projects briefed the Foreign Secretary on the vital and creative international projects they have initiated.

Other organisations included Kiwanja.net, Bridges to Belarus, Aptivate, ARM and Menelik Education.

The Humanitarian Centre aims to maximise the impact Cambridge has on alleviating global poverty and inequality. They bring together an active community of individuals and organisations engaged in international relief and development work.

The Centre provides networking opportunities, learning events, training courses, and practical support. By connecting Cambridge’s pool of local expertise, we increase the potential for global change.

For further information please use the link top right of the page.

Photo courtesy of East of England Labour Party.