Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): This page is under continuous development, based on your frequently asked questions. Who’s doing this? This research project is being carried out by two researchers: Dr. Thomas Arcaro, Professor of Sociology at Elon University, and 20+ aid industry veteran, blogger, and writer, “J.” Why study humanitarian workers?  The global humanitarian industry represents a workforce of some 300,000- 400,000 people, tasked with spending tens of billions of USD annually, for the purpose of making the world better. Yet these people are almost entirely un-studied. Understanding aid workers, of all origins, locations, and place in the industry is a necessary–critical, even–ingredient to making aid more effective. What will be done with the results of this study? Will I be able to know what you find out? Yes! The results of this study will be made available for anyone and everyone who cares to know what we learn about humanitarian … Continue reading FAQs