In his expert opinion piece, Dr Ritesh Shah highlights the power of “ordinary solidarities” — everyday acts of care and mutual aid within communities affected by conflict, such as Gaza, Ukraine, and Aceh. He argues that these grassroots efforts, often led by teachers, caregivers, and volunteers, uphold human dignity and resilience when international aid systems fall short or overlook local agency. Dr Shah critiques the humanitarian sector’s tendency to erase these contributions, reinforcing harmful “white saviour” narratives. He calls for global solidarity to amplify and support these local efforts, especially as they reach their limits under sustained violence. True recovery, he concludes, must be rooted in these acts of courage and community strength.
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