In this paper, Ariana A. Stibral explores how the academic field of Humanitarian Studies contributes to the humanitarian sector by informing policy, enhancing practice, and contributing critical, interdisciplinary perspectives.
"Humanitarian Studies play a key role in providing humanitarian education and in generating humanitarian research relevant to humanitarian aid and the sector."
But, as the author argues, to truly support sector reform, the field must become more inclusive, accessible, and contextually relevant—especially through broader education access and practical, usable research for humanitarian actors.
