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Going Local: How Communities, Open Data and Tech Shape Data-Driven Impact
Going Local: How Communities, Open Data and Tech Shape Data-Driven Impact
As the humanitarian sector continues to evolve, localisation and community participation remain as important than ever. In this conversation with Omowonuola Akintola, Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Te...
“AI must be built with national systems and local realities in mind” – a perspective from Nepal
“AI must be built with national systems and local realities in mind” – a perspective from Nepal
How can AI be used to scale and speed up anticipatory action efforts in disaster-prone regions? The Humanitarian Leadership Academy and Data Friendly Space's 2025-26 research into how humanitarian...
"AI literacy for those who are on the ground is key" – a humanitarian perspective from Lebanon
"AI literacy for those who are on the ground is key" – a humanitarian perspective from Lebanon
What happens when a humanitarian communications specialist with 15 years of field experience starts using AI – and then turns that learning into advocacy for AI literacy and opportunities? In thi...
[Audio] Attention, algorithms & AI: How humanitarian organisations are rethinking comms in 2026
[Audio] Attention, algorithms & AI: How humanitarian organisations are rethinking comms in 2026
In the face of profound and rapid change, how are humanitarian organisations are rethinking communications in 2026? The humanitarian landscape is changing quickly - shaped by AI, funding pressures...
[AR] The road is not easy… but it is possible | ليس الطريق سهلاً… لكنه ممكن
[AR] The road is not easy… but it is possible | ليس الطريق سهلاً… لكنه ممكن
كيف يمكن للقادة المحليين تجاوز الحواجز المنظومية لإحداث تغيير إنساني حقيقي؟ "نحن ليس لدينا مشكلة طموح... المشكلة هي بالفرص." – علي المقداد في هذه الحلقة باللغة العربية من بودكاست آفاق إنسانية جد...
[Audio] Privacy as protection: Rethinking blockchain, cryptocurrency and humanitarian sector reform
[Audio] Privacy as protection: Rethinking blockchain, cryptocurrency and humanitarian sector reform
How does blockchain and cryptocurrency fit into broader conversations on humanitarian sector reform? Are they a temporary 'fad' - or are there deeper applications and implications worth exploring m...
HNPW 2026 | A call to action for Youth Leadership and the future of humanitarian action
HNPW 2026 | A call to action for Youth Leadership and the future of humanitarian action
In this hybrid webinar held at Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Weeks, the panel Jennifer Dias – HLA, Maryana Zaviyska – Open Space Works Ukraine, Olha Shevchuk-Kliuzheva – Alliance UA CSO, M...
HNPW 2026 Unsettling the status quo: The case for locally led humanitarian research
HNPW 2026 Unsettling the status quo: The case for locally led humanitarian research
In the session held during Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Weeks 2026, the panellists: Tamara Low, Maryana Zaviyska, Umut Guner and Kai Hopkins spoke about the triad of power, funding and la...
"We need an AI that is good for all of us" – a humanitarian perspective from Uganda
"We need an AI that is good for all of us" – a humanitarian perspective from Uganda
What does it mean to build AI for communities that face connectivity and power supply challenges? It's a question that goes to the heart of one of the most pressing debates in AI development
HNPW 2026 | Bridging digital divides: centring local leadership in humanitarian AI development
HNPW 2026 | Bridging digital divides: centring local leadership in humanitarian AI development
This is a recording of an online session which took place on 3 March 2026 as part of Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Weeks (HNPW). Session speakers: * Musaab Abdalhadi, Save the Children ...
Beyond the hype: Ground truth on AI across the humanitarian sector
Beyond the hype: Ground truth on AI across the humanitarian sector
This is a recording of a webinar held on 26 February 2026 by the Humanitarian Leadership Academy in partnership with Data Friendly Space. *** Artificial intelligence (AI) is moving fast – but what...
Humanitarian AI: Lessons learned, trends and opportunities for 2026
Humanitarian AI: Lessons learned, trends and opportunities for 2026
This is a recording of a webinar held on 29 January 2026 by the Humanitarian Leadership Academy in partnership with NetHope. Session description: * Explore humanitarian AI adoption trends and con...
Humanitarian Futures: Still here, still human – what next?
Humanitarian Futures: Still here, still human – what next?
This is a recording of an online event held on 10 December 2025: Humanitarian Futures: Still here, still human – what next? Part of our Humanitarian Xchange series, our speakers confront the reali...
At the Table or On the Menu? Local Responders on the Frontlines of Humanitarianism in Sudan
At the Table or On the Menu?  Local Responders on the Frontlines of Humanitarianism in Sudan
This episode of Fresh Humanitarian Perspectives is titled "At the Table or On the Menu?" - it features humanitarians who have been on the frontlines of the response in Sudan. This episode is recor...
Kaya learner spotlight: meet Julius from Nigeria
Kaya learner spotlight: meet Julius from Nigeria
We shine a light on the inspiring Kaya learning journey of Julius, a humanitarian professional from Nigeria. Read his inspiring story on our website: https://www.humanitarianleadershipacademy.org/...
HLA Webinar | „Oragnizacje pomocowe z dobie kryzysu”
HLA Webinar | „Oragnizacje pomocowe z dobie kryzysu”
HLA Webinar | „Oragnizacje pomocowe z dobie kryzysu” Jak zmieniają się organizacje pomocowe, gdy świat drży w kryzysach? Porozmawiamy o tym, jak radzić sobie z presją, reagować na zmiany i działać...
Leadership in Humanitarian Crisis Management: Evidence from localised experiences in Nigeria
Leadership in Humanitarian Crisis Management: Evidence from localised experiences in Nigeria
In this webinar, chaired by Nancy Mureti, Head of Regional Centers for the HLA - experienced panelists working in the Nigerian and African context share insights from responding to longstanding cri...