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Fresh Humanitarian Perspectives

Fresh Humanitarian Perspectives

Humanitarian Leadership Academy 62 Episodes Aug 22, 2026

Humanitarian conversations that inform, connect and inspire action.

Episodes

"Don't chase titles, chase competence": Finding purpose in humanitarian leadership
"Don't chase titles, chase competence": Finding purpose in humanitarian leadership Aug 22, 2026 3564 Send us Fan Mail"Your career is what you do. Your purpose is the difference you make along the way."This conversation with Hyelladi Vandi uncovers many heart-felt truths drawn from Vandi's personal and professional journey as a humanitarian from Taraba state in Nigeria to Jigawa - from his building Taraba's first digital library during his national youth service year to problem
Exploring permaculture and regenerative humanitarian response
Exploring permaculture and regenerative humanitarian response Aug 7, 2026 3752 Send us Fan MailIn conversation with Re-AllianceCurious about permaculture practices and what regenerative humanitarian response looks like? In this conversation, the HLA's Fay Loosley and Ka Man Parkinson connect with Re-Alliance's James Atherton (Permaculture Lead, Communication & Storytelling Lead) and Ansiima Casinga Rolande (Correspondent and Regenerative Settlements Storyteller
From Policy to Practice: new funding and partnership models across Sudan
From Policy to Practice: new funding and partnership models across Sudan Jul 27, 2026 2996 Send us Fan Mail What does real partnership look like in Sudan? The mutual aid response to the humanitarian crisis in Sudan offers a blueprint for rethinking humanitarian partnerships.Bashair Ahmed, hosts this exploratory conversation with key actors in the Sudan response Safaa Dawoud, Taylor Dudley, and Federico Motka. The discussion analyses how Sudan's ongoing conflict has challenged conve
Reflections from HX Abuja
Reflections from HX Abuja Jul 13, 2026 1604 Send us Fan Mail"It is in spaces like this we get inspiration, this is where we build networks, this is where we connect to others that ultimately translates to improvement for the lives of others because the networks that we build in these kinds of spaces help us to mobilise resources for instance, or co-create or plan together and it becomes improvement for people on the field or in the com
Keeping communities at the heart of AI for humanitarians
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
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
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
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
[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
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
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
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

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