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Ground Truth Solutions is an international, non-governmental organisation that helps people affected by crisis influence the design and implementation of humanitarian aid.

 

We work to ensure the priorities of people affected by crisis are systematically considered in humanitarian action, from individual projects and organisations to complex responses and system-wide humanitarian reform.

Meet the team

Ground Truth Solutions is made up of a small group of committed and talented people passionate about challenging the status quo of humanitarian aid.

  • Meg Sattler

    CEO

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  • Sophie Tholstrup

    Director of Policy and Climate

    Talk to me about: climate, systems change, cash policy & advocacy

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  • Eva Erlach

    Director of Programmes

    Talk to me about: GTS Programmes

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  • Hannah Miles

    Research Manager

    Talk to me about: Nigeria, Somalia, Cash research, statistics

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  • Anja Piskur

    Project and Communications Coordinator

    Talk to me about: Ukraine, Sudan, communications, prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse

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  • Christian Els

    Head of Data

    Talk to me about: data, statistics, research

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  • Rendy Morison

    Finance and Admin Coordinator

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  • Tim Buder

    Programme Coordinator

    Talk to me about: Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, humanitarian protection

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  • Heba Ibrahim

    Programme Coordinator

    Talk to me about: Somalia

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  • Kai Kamei

    Operations Manager

    Talk to me about: Afghanistan, operations

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  • Carolyn Meyer

    Programme Manager

    Talk to me about: Chad

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  • Eva Soltész

    Programme Manager

    Talk to me about: Ukraine, Central African Republic

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  • Pamela Saab

    Programme Coordinator

    Talk to me about: Lebanon, Palestine, Syria

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  • Samuel Monet

    Statistical Analyst

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  • Mochi

    Chief Wellbeing Officer

    Talk to me about: wellbeing

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  • Elisa Schmidt

    Programme Coordinator

    Talk to me about: Chad, climate change, anticipatory action

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  • Agnese Tagliavini

    Statistical Analyst

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  • Andrew Nzimbi

    Consultant

    Talk to me about: Somalia

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  • Finn Blair

    Programme Coordinator

    Talk to me about: Syria, Nigeria, Sudan

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  • Arsen Somkhishvili

    Head of Finance

    Talk to me about: finance, security

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  • Capucine Tibi

    Programme Coordinator

    Talk to me about: Burkina Faso, Ukraine, gender, youth perceptions

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  • Erna Burai

    Analyst

    Talk to me about: Ukraine

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  • Valérie Guérin

    Programme Coordinator

    Talk to me about: Central Africa Republic, Chad, public health

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  • Aria Ribieras

    Programme Manager

    Talk to me about: Burkina Faso, youth perceptions

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  • Johanna Borstner

    Human Resources Specialist

    Talk to me about: human resources

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  • Julien George

    Programme Manager

    Talk to me about: Palestine/ Gaza, security

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  • Najia Alizada

    Consultant

    Talk to me about: Afghanistan

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Meet the Board

Our Board brings together a diverse group of leaders committed to guiding our organisation with their vision, expertise and dedication. With diverse backgrounds, strategic mind and a shared commitment to our mission, they provide invaluable support and direction to our work.

  • Nick van Praag

    Founder

  • Lydia Poole

    Associate Director for Policy and Evidence at the Centre for Disaster Protection 

  • Mervat Shelbaya

    Director of the Inter-Agency Support Branch and Chief of the IASC Secretariat 

  • Aditya V. Bahadur

    Director of the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre 

  • Florian Pollack

    Communication & Development, Wien Museum   

  • Luigi Passamonti

    Independent Board Director (formerly World Bank)

Our core principles

At Ground Truth Solutions, our commitment to ethics and values isn’t just another box to tick; it is at the heart of what we do and the foundation of who we are.

We are honest.

Whether it is about our analysis of the state of the humanitarian system or the limits of our own work. We pride ourselves on an open internal and external feedback culture. 

We are curious.

We are a learning organisation.  We are humble. We ask questions and seek better ways to do things. We learn from the experiences and ideas of people affected by crises, colleagues and partners. 

We are accountable.

People, aid agencies and donors rely on us to use scarce funds to drive change for the better. We are disciplined. When we decide we will do something, we don’t just do it quickly – we do it well. 

We are a dream team.

All our colleagues are extraordinary at what they do and collaborate effectively. We help each other to be our best.  

We are bold.

We stand up for what we believe in. We approach our work purposefully and without fear. But we are always ready to challenge beliefs and anecdotes – including our own – with new information. 

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  • How we are run

    Learn about our strategy and discover how we are governed and where our funding comes from.

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  • Contact us

    Still have questions? You can write to us with general enquiries here. If you’re a journalist, you can reach our communications team here too.

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