Taking Hope to Humanitarian Crises: An interview with Charles Storer MBE of Hope & Aid Direct
In this interview, Benjamin speaks with one of our great inspirations, Charles Storer MBE, founder of Hope & Aid Direct.
Over the past 25 years, Hope & Aid Direct has delivered humanitarian aid to tens of thousands of people affected by crisis and conflict. In the conversation, Charles, or Chas as his friends know him, shares the story of how the charity began, what it really takes to build and sustain a humanitarian organisation, and the realities of responding to human need on the ground.
Chas is deeply humble and thoughtful, and his reflections are honest and inspiring. For anyone interested in finding their purpose, making a difference, or understanding what it takes to build a charity rooted in service rather than ego, this interview offers a powerful, practical lesson.