Chahrazed Anane
Ex-Humanitarian | Career Strategist | Speaker & Advocate
“What if what we experience in mid-life is not a loss of capacity, but a loss of our capacity to override our bodies?
15 Years on the Frontlines
For 15 years, Chahrazed managed complex ICRC operations in active conflict zones across Africa, the Middle East, and South America.
In this deep-dive interview with Clementine Olivier ("Les coulisses de l'humanitaire"), she shares the realities of managing child protection and family reunification in the DRC, alongside the intense mental load of serving on active missions while pregnant.
Navigating the Humanitarian Workforce Crisis
In this interview with Salud Everywhere, Chahrazed unpacks the impact of the sudden 2025 humanitarian crisis on the global workforce. She addresses the deep loss of professional identity when aid projects abruptly close, shares how professionals can overcome "humanitarian jargon" to translate their high-pressure competencies for new roles, and explains why modern aid workers must take a highly strategic, active role in managing their own career paths.
Redefining Female Leadership in Business & Beyond
In this candid interview, HCC founder Chahrazed Anane draws on 15+ years with the ICRC to reveal the human realities behind humanitarian work—from reuniting families separated by conflict to carrying the emotional weight of the field. She speaks openly about motherhood, the pressures faced by women humanitarians, and the importance of building careers that are both meaningful and sustainable.
01 / Keynotes & Panels
Female Health & Leadership in High-Pressure Sectors
The Silent Shift: Addressing menopause, physiological adaptation, and female health in high-pressure and humanitarian fields.
Sustainable Leadership: Overcoming the "override culture" to help mid-career women build resilient, long-term careers.
Core Speaking & Advisory Topics
02 / Speaking & Keynotes
Career Paths in the Humanitarian, Development & Third Sector
Navigating the Impact Sector: Guidance on career trajectories, professional transitions, and positioning for international organizations, NGOs, and the social sector.
Professional Identity & Transitions: Rebuilding identity and successfully transitioning into the job market while building a career with deep social impact.
03 / Interactive Workshops
Ethical Leadership & Professional Well-being
Decisions in Complex Environments: Ethical leadership, managing high-stakes situations, and navigating systemic pressures under stress.
Professional Sustainability: Creating spaces for reflection on self-care, preventing burnout, and prioritizing well-being in helping professions.