Helen Murphy

Helen Murphy

Helen is an award-winning journalist and Senior Editor at Devex, where she edits coverage on global development in the Americas. Based in Colombia, she previously covered war, politics, financial markets, and general news for Reuters, where she headed the bureau, and for Bloomberg in Colombia and Argentina, where she witnessed the financial meltdown. She started her career in London as a reporter for Euromoney Publications before moving to Hong Kong to work for a daily newspaper.

Latest Articles

Devex Newswire: MrBeast takes on global aid — and the sector takes note

Devex Newswire: MrBeast takes on global aid — and the sector takes note

12 days ago // Devex Newswire

Has philanthropy entered its influencer-led era? Plus, a rundown of U.S. aid spending — and why it’s not great news.

Devex Newswire: Big NGOs talk how they’re thinking about hiring in 2026

Devex Newswire: Big NGOs talk how they’re thinking about hiring in 2026

17 days ago // Devex Newswire

How to navigate the global development job market in 2026; where the Soros Economic Development Fund is investing next; and what happened to the Ford Foundation’s BUILD program.

Devex Newswire: State quietly rebuilds aid workforce after USAID shutdown

Devex Newswire: State quietly rebuilds aid workforce after USAID shutdown

19 days ago // Devex Newswire

The State Department is now hiring for positions it sacked people from months ago. Plus, the battle over Oxfam’s ousted CEO.

Devex Newswire: Barham Salih set to lead UNHCR in historic shift

Devex Newswire: Barham Salih set to lead UNHCR in historic shift

24 days ago // Devex Newswire

He beat out about a dozen candidates, including top Europeans, and will replace Filippo Grandi at the helm of the UN Refugee Agency year’s end. Plus, how the big philanthropies spend their money.

Devex Newswire: The agencies and people still fighting Trump’s aid shutdown

Devex Newswire: The agencies and people still fighting Trump’s aid shutdown

25 days ago // Devex Newswire

Where do the legal battles for humanitarian aid stand in U.S. courts? Plus, the former USAID staffer who created a network of security experts after he was fired earlier this year, and what’s happening at UNEA-7.

Devex Pro Insider: Uganda, Nepal, Botswana — 3 crises, 1 warning

Devex Pro Insider: Uganda, Nepal, Botswana — 3 crises, 1 warning

27 days ago // Devex Pro Insider

Cuts to U.S. aid funding are causing the collapse of essential civic education, nutrition, and HIV/AIDS programs in three countries, directly jeopardizing the daily well-being and future health of local communities.

Devex Newswire: UK aid cuts hit Sudan and Sierra Leone front-line efforts

Devex Newswire: UK aid cuts hit Sudan and Sierra Leone front-line efforts

about 1 month ago // Devex Newswire

Front-line efforts to protect women in Sudan and implement education programs in Sierra Leone are being strained by shifts in U.K. funding. Plus, Donald Trump’s new interest in the U.S. Institute of Peace.

Devex Newswire: On World AIDS Day, the fight against a killer takes a hit

Devex Newswire: On World AIDS Day, the fight against a killer takes a hit

about 1 month ago // Devex Newswire

The backsliding of HIV/AIDS progress due to foreign aid cuts. Plus, the U.S. plan to handle Haiti’s violence epidemic.

Devex Newswire: Philanthropy opens its doors as aid workers seek new paths

Devex Newswire: Philanthropy opens its doors as aid workers seek new paths

about 1 month ago // Devex Newswire

With the aid sector experiencing layoffs, a growing number of professionals are pivoting toward philanthropy. We give tips on how to land a job in philanthropy. Plus, is China the next aid superpower?

Devex Newswire: When is it time for an NGO to say goodbye?

Devex Newswire: When is it time for an NGO to say goodbye?

about 1 month ago // Devex Newswire

Is there a good way for an NGO to go out of business? Plus, Africa’s future with digital public infrastructure, and the U.N. kicks off its search for a new leader.