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Fresh Humanitarian Perspectives

Fresh Humanitarian Perspectives

Humanitarian Leadership Academy 62 Episodes Jul 2, 2026

Humanitarian conversations that inform, connect and inspire action.

Episodes

Keeping communities at the heart of AI for humanitarians Jul 2, 2026 2840 Send us Fan MailWhen we talk about co-designing humanitarian AI systems with communities, what does this look like in practice - and what happens when systems fail to address real world humanitarian complexities?The HLA's Ka Man Parkinson sits down with three practitioners who have been an integral part of the HLA/Data Friendly Space humanitarian AI research and convening journey over the pas
The Humanitarian AI paradox in 2026: A literacy and leadership challenge Jun 28, 2026 1813 Send us Fan MailHow can humanitarian organisations develop responsible and ethical approaches to AI - during a time of deep funding shortfalls and structural change? During 2025-2026, the HLA and Data Friendly Space have been leading the world's first study to track how humanitarians are using AI. We're sitting down for a mid-year conversation to take stock and discuss what the data and
From Policy to Practice: How Localisation Really Works in Sudan Jun 22, 2026 2559 Send us Fan Mail"The real question is whether the humanitarian system is willing to distribute power fast enough to match that reality. Because ultimately, localisation is not about politics. It's about trust, decision making, resources, recognition, and whether the people closest to the crisis are also closest to the decision shaping of the response." - Julio Simancas, Head of Part
Attention, algorithms and AI: How humanitarian organisations are rethinking communications in 2026 Apr 28, 2026 2765 Send us Fan Mail In the face of profound and rapid change, how are humanitarian organisations rethinking communications in 2026? The humanitarian landscape is changing quickly - shaped by AI, funding pressures, and shifting audience expectations, raising critical questions about how organisations communicate, connect, and build trust. In this episode, Amanda Hinkel-Mauceri, Director of Marketing a
[AR] The road is not easy… but it is possible | ليس الطريق سهلاً… لكنه ممكن Apr 20, 2026 3378 Send us Fan Mailكيف يمكن للقادة المحليين تجاوز الحواجز المنظومية لإحداث تغيير إنساني حقيقي؟"نحن ليس لدينا مشكلة طموح... المشكلة هي بالفرص." – علي المقدادفي هذه الحلقة باللغة العربية من بودكاست آفاق إنسانية جديدة، يستضيف فيصل مسلط، مدير مشروع الاستجابة للأزمات في الأكاديمية الإنسانية للقيادة (HLA)، علي المقداد، القائد الاستراتيجي الأول، في حوار صريح حول معنى القيادة في السياقات الإنسانية
Privacy as protection: Rethinking blockchain, cryptocurrency and humanitarian sector reform Mar 31, 2026 3562 Send us Fan MailHow 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 meaningfully today? When we hear the terms cryptocurrency and blockchain in the humanitarian context, we may consider these as deeply technical and financial domains that may not
True Youth Involvement and the Humanitarian Reset Mar 24, 2026 830 Send us Fan Mail"This humanitarian reset will fail if young people are not involved in the conversations" - Abdulrazak Abubakar, Co-Founder of Kaleri Youth Group NigeriaIn this special segment of the podcast, Amouki Kaayou, Jocelyn Keller, Judy Mwangoma and Pure Esumei - young professionals attending and volunteering with the UNOCHA HNPW Secretariat for this year's Humanitarian Netw
How are humanitarians using AI in 2026? Launching the next phase of our research Jan 9, 2026 1606 Send us Fan MailTracking trends in artificial intelligence adoption across the humanitarian sector through a new pulse survey To mark the launch of the January 2026 pulse survey, Ka Man Parkinson and Lucy Hall from the Humanitarian Leadership Academy, and Madigan Johnson from Data Friendly Space discuss this next phase of their groundbreaking humanitarian AI research.Building on insights from thei
Humanity, dignity, agency: a call for shifts in humanitarian leadership - In conversation with Marina Kobzeva Dec 15, 2025 4424 Send us Fan MailHow can solidarity transform humanitarian leadership to truly centre communities? In this candid leadership-focused conversation, Marina Kobzeva speaks with Ka Man Parkinson about the humanitarian sector at a critical juncture - and the unlearning, reflection and change required of all of us. Drawing on her lived experience and two decades as a humanitarian leader, Marina explores
Humanitarian AI podcast series | Developing AI literacy: a matter of trust, critical thinking and localisation Nov 26, 2025 4331 Send us Fan MailHow can humanitarian organisations bridge the AI readiness gap through critical thinking and localised approaches? Humanitarian organisations face a critical challenge: while individual staff members are racing ahead with AI experimentation in their daily work. According to new research from NetHope, only around 9% of nonprofit organisations report being fully ready for systematic
To AI or not to AI: a humanitarian comms conversation Nov 10, 2025 3548 Send us Fan MailQuestioning visuals in humanitarian communications and fundraising in light of localisation and AI.The use of images is crucial in the way we communicate especially in the humanitarian sector where an image is truly "worth a thousand words", many emotions, conversations and storage for historic information.In this episode Deborah Adesina (Debby), Doctoral Scholar at the U
Humanitarian AI podcast series | Localising AI solutions: practitioner experiences from Rwanda Oct 15, 2025 4493 Send us Fan MailHow can experimentation and collaboration bridge the gap between humanitarian AI aspirations and reality? Our recent AI research conducted in partnership with Data Friendly Space highlighted infrastructural constraints and risk tolerance as major barriers to AI adoption. In this fifth instalment of our six-part Humanitarian AI podcast series, we explore how Rwanda's innovation

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