Simon van Woerden

Simon van Woerden is a Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) professional with over a decade of experience across Africa, the Middle East and Europe. He has designed and led strategies and teams in both humanitarian crises and long-term development, most recently with UNICEF in Sudan during the outbreak of conflict in 2023.

His expertise spans SBC strategy and implementation, humanitarian risk communication, health-focused SBC, and community-driven approaches. He also brings experience in communications, innovation through the creative arts, leadership and training.

Based in Nairobi, Kenya, Simon holds master’s degrees in Journalism and Humanitarian Studies, as well as a range of emergency leadership and deployment certifications and qualifications.