How 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 ri...

How can indigenous knowledge systems and African philosophy reshape how we build and deploy AI for humanitarian work?Our research surfaced ethical and cultural concerns from humanitarians worldwide, particularly around the ownersh...

How can humanitarians engage responsibly with AI tools without clear governance frameworks?Only one in five humanitarian organisations have formal AI policies despite widespread usage - creating a "governance vacuum." How can orga...

How can humanitarian organisations bridge the gap between individual AI experimentation and organisational adoption?In this second instalment of our six-part humanitarian AI podcast series, Ka Man Parkinson sits down with <...

The humanitarian community conversation on AI continues.Tune into a companion episode where the team respond to community questions raised at the August 2025

How can artificial intelligence research be designed with community engagement at heart?When a simple LinkedIn poll asking humanitarians how often they use AI was scaled into a global survey attracting 2,500+ responses, it reveale...

“Do not look at refugees solely as vulnerable people in need of aid. Recognise them as skilled capable and resilient individuals who have been displaced by the conflict. We believe that refugees should be seen as partners not just as benefic...

What happens when someone who anticipated the sector's funding freezes looks ahead to what's coming next?💭 "Chaos is part of this ecosystem we are operating, and we've been operating on the edge of that chaos... So i...

“Being a leader, especially in this sector right now - it's not clear. We are all struggling and trying to find answers to big questions…I think the main important part is to try to sit and think and reflect…it's important to keep your eyes ...

على المائدة ام على القائمة؟ المستجيبون الاوائل في طليعة العمل الانسانيالبراء البشير و نهال الزاكي في محادثة مع مصعب الهادي و مقدمة قصيرة من نانسي تُسلّط هذه الحلقة، "على المائدة ام على القائمة؟" ، الضوء على...

How can you stay connected to your 'why' as a humanitarian leader during these challenging times?💬 "Whatever it is that you do, if you're not doing it with a full heart... something needs to change." - Fo...

A mini episode of Fresh Humanitarian Perspectives from Humanitarian Xchange Kampala. Communications and Marketing Specialist Nwabundo Okoh speaks with Joyce Nyaboga, Senior Network Development Advisor - Start Network; Dr. Atif ...

How can technology support dignified, community-led humanitarian action?Continuing a thematic exploration of humanitarian tech, Ka Man Parkinson speaks with Layma Murtaza and Safi Noorzai from Aseel – a...

Ka Man Parkinson is joined by Lucy Hall from the Humanitarian Leadership Academy and Madigan Johnson from Data Friendly Space to discuss a landmark joint survey on AI adoption in the humanitarian sector.Together, the...

How can academic research shape humanitarian action?This is the question at the heart of today's insightful discussion between two Education in Emergencies (EiE) colleagues from Save the Children International. 

In this thought-provoking episode, Ka Man Parkinson speaks to Dr Cornelia C. Walther to hear her expert take on the implications of AI for humanitarians - and the actions we can take today to keep abreast of developments.Cornelia'...

How can you shape a meaningful and purpose-driven career in the humanitarian sector and beyond? Tune in to this episode to glean insights from Ana Lucia Villagran, a Learning Solutions Specialist at HLA’s Latin America...

To celebrate World Poetry Day 2025, we explore the power of creative expression for forging connections and inspiring action within our communities and beyond.The HLA's Ka Man Parkinson connects with two inspiring members o...

"The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek."When Natasha Nishimwe (Save the Children International) stepped into a new role in a global team, she felt like an imposter. But by taking action through coa...

In this two-part podcast, join coaching expert Charlotte Balfour-Poole to explore the transformative power of coaching in the humanitarian sector. In the first episode, together with host Ka Man Parkinson, discover key coaching tools for managi...

In this episode, we continue talking about youth participation in humanitarian and civic action.  We discuss how youth can and should be involved in crisis response, humanitarian action, and development. Hear from participants ...

24 February 2025 marks the third anniversary of the escalation of the armed conflict in Ukraine. In this conversation, we focus on lessons learnt from these three years of delivering humanitarian response with the goal to support and strengthen...

As we mark the second anniversary of the Türkiye-Syria earthquake response, this podcast episode is dedicated to reflections, lessons learnt, and remaining challenges.Oksana Dobrovolska, Communications Officer at the HLA, hosts a conver...

What does it take to build a career that spans continents, sectors, and some of the world’s most pressing challenges?  In this episode, the HLA’s Ka Man Parkinson is joined by Kate Beale, Managing Director at Crowell G...

In this episode, we take you on a deep dive exploration of a transformative programme designed to address the unique challenges faced by women working in the education context in crisis affected communities across Pakistan. We published...