The Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Movement and ISFOA have formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), establishing an institutional framework for cooperation in humanitarian education, applied research, professional capacity-building and international engagement.
The signing ceremony took place at the Accademia Tadini in Lovere, Italy, during the 22nd ISFOA International Lifetime Achievement Award.
OFFICIAL SIGNATORIES
On behalf of ISFOA, the MoU was signed by:
Duly Authorised Executing Co-Signatory
Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Movement
Ms. Bhandekar executed the MoU pursuant to Headquarters authorisation and applicable organisational approval.
PURPOSE OF THE COLLABORATION
The MoU provides a foundation for both institutions to explore and develop responsible cooperation in areas of shared humanitarian and educational interest.
The principal areas of cooperation include:
- Humanitarian education and professional development
- Humanitarian leadership and disaster resilience
- Applied research and knowledge exchange
- Student and professional engagement
- Institutional capacity-building
- Sustainable development and social impact
- Humanitarian diplomacy and international dialogue
- Cross-border academic and professional cooperation
CONNECTING KNOWLEDGE WITH HUMANITARIAN ACTION
The collaboration seeks to strengthen the connection between academic knowledge and practical humanitarian experience. It is intended to encourage dialogue among educators, researchers, students, professionals and humanitarian representatives while supporting the development of responsible leadership and socially relevant knowledge.
Through this framework, the parties may consider suitable training initiatives, research activities, expert exchanges, conferences, professional-development programmes and social-impact projects.
IMPLEMENTATION AND GOVERNANCE
The MoU establishes a framework for cooperation. Individual programmes, courses, certificates, research projects, financial arrangements and implementation activities will require separate written approval from the competent authorities of both institutions.
Any future academic or professional offering will remain subject to applicable legal, academic, administrative, financial, safeguarding and quality-assurance requirements. Programme details will be publicly announced only after the necessary approvals have been completed.
A SHARED COMMITMENT
The signing represents an important step toward constructive international cooperation founded on knowledge, responsibility and service to humanity.
The Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Movement welcomes this institutional milestone and looks forward to working with ISFOA on initiatives capable of contributing to humanitarian learning, responsible leadership and sustainable social impact.
EDITORIAL AND LEGAL NOTE
This announcement records the signing of an institutional Memorandum of Understanding. The MoU does not by itself announce or confer an accredited degree, academic credit, government recognition, funding commitment or endorsement by the United Nations or any governmental authority. Specific programmes and qualifications, if any, will be announced separately following the required written approvals.
Ms. Pradeepthi Bhandekar signs the MoU on behalf of the Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Movement.
Prof. Stefano Masullo, Rector of ISFOA, signs the Memorandum of Understanding.
Institutional representatives and invited delegates following the MoU signing ceremony.
Representatives marking the formalisation of cooperation between the Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Movement and ISFOA.
