In this episode, we focus on Youth Leadership and talk about the importance of youth participation. On the Youth Leadership for Emerging Future pr...

With the global mental health crisis affecting one in four people – and nearly everyone within communities impacted by crisis including conflict and disasters – the need for mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) is more urgent than ...

In this episode - part two of our deep dive exploration of humanitarian learning in 2024 - we continue the insightful conversation with passionate learning advocates Janet Nyaoro, Eleonora Aralla and Neba Ambe Azinui.In the first ...

In this episode - the first instalment of our two-part series - we explore current trends in humanitarian learning with a special focus on Africa. We sit down with three passionate advocates of learning in all forms: Janet Nya...

Feminist Leadership - a not-so-widely known or understood term. What is Feminist Leadership? What does it actually mean? Is its meaning simply implied in its name? Listen to this insightful conversation led by Rachel...

Hear Bidjan Nashat, tech entrepreneur and seasoned humanitarian leader, speak candidly on the challenges and opportunities in advancing localisation within the humanitarian sector.In this open and informative conversation with the...

In this episode, we are focusing on locally-led humanitarian research.  On the SHIFT programme example and reflecting on our partnerships with researchers in Ukraine and Poland, we discuss how local specialists are and should be involved i...

Dans cet épisode de podcast, Anne Garcon mène une discussion approfondie avec deux spécialistes de l'éducation en situation d'urgence en Afrique de l'Ouest et Centrale: Mathilde Lemaire, Responsable du programme de développement p...

What are the biggest challenges refugees and migrants from the LGBTQ+ community face in Poland, and how do locally-led organisations create networks and structures to support them?  In this episode, we are talking about the Ukraine ...

Este es el primer episodio en español de la serie del podcast: 'Nuevas Perspectivas Humanitarias' de HLA. En este episodio, Ana Lucía Villagran, Especialista en Soluciones de Aprendizaje en América Latina y el Caribe; obtiene ideas signi...

How can we harness the power of communities and networks as tools for humanitarian learning?In this podcast episode, Esther Grieder (the HLA's Global Communities and Partnerships Lead), leads a deep dive discussion with three seas...

Are you curious about coaching and mentoring - but not sure if it’s right for you, or how to get started? Charlotte Balfour-Poole, Head of Coaching at the HLA, provides her expert overview of coaching and mentoring, and highlights h...

The delivery of high quality humanitarian learning - face-to-face or online is not devoid of unique challenges.As crises occur, it becomes increasingly important to carefully analyse capacity strengthening experiences and then introduce...

Listen to Archie Law AM (Principal Leadership Advisor at the Humanitarian Leadership Academy) in conversation with Jamie McGoldrick, who has just completed a term as the Interim UN Humanitarian/Resident Coordinator in the Occupied Palestinian T...

What does a humanitarian career look like? How can you kickstart your own journey in this inspiring sector – and how can this evolve over time? In our humanitarian careers podcast series, we’re connecting with humanitarians from ...

In this episode, we discuss various learning opportunities provided by the HLA and Save the Children, which support capacity strengthening in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.As countries of the MENA region face diff...

Join us as we explore the visionary Humanitarian Xchange, a groundbreaking event set to redefine global humanitarian sector. The inaugural ...

Humanitarian learning is constantly evolving to be more accessible, inclusive and contextually relevant. The audiences, their needs, adequate formats for delivery and balance of power from how training is accessed to how it is de...

Globally, many families are preparing for the start of a new academic year, with children and young people currently starting or returning to education.However, in countries and regions around the world impacted by emergencies an...

In this episode, we are discussing civil society strengthening in the context of the Ukraine crisis response in Eastern Europe with Olga Nikolska, the Program Director of Culture of Philanthropy Development at Civil Society Organisation Ednanni...

Humanitarians across the sector - whether directly or indirectly - are already engaging with these tools and immersing in the metaverse. What does that look like now and in the next 10 years?James and Austen take us on journeys t...

Humanitarian learning experts Dr Nazanin Zadeh-Cummings (Centre for Humanitarian Leadership) and Esther Grieder (Humanitaria...

“Solidarity is the political expression of love. And I have hope and faith that we can get to a place that's equitable for all.”  – Michelle Brillouet Listen to Ka Man Parkinson in conversatio...

For International Women's Day, two senior leaders at the Humanitarian Leadership Academy (HLA) share their journeys in the humanitarian sector. Nwabundo Okoh speaks to Rachel O'Brien and Nancy Mureti about navigating leadersh...

‘I see Engine 2 as being an enabler, giving us the opportunity and permission to be much more forward-looking, really focusing on strategic and innovative solutions to support locally-led humanitarian action.’  Listen to Sam...