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  1. Keeping communities at the heart of AI for humanitarians

    23시간 전

    Keeping communities at the heart of AI for humanitarians

    Send us Fan Mail When 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 past year: Musaab Alhadi, Ali Al Mokdad and Nour Arab. They explore tensions between humanitarian realities and the promise of new systems, while also looking at the exciting potential of AI in transforming humanitarian learning in the area of AI and beyond. Tune in for a candid and honest conversation exploring: People first: Why people, culture and communication must come before any AI system – and experiences of when there's been a disconnectBeyond tech framing: Why ethical AI is a power discussion, not a technology discussion - and the sharp lessons learned from digital transformation the sector cannot afford to ignoreThe humanitarian stress test: What operational realities in the ground in Sudan, Lebanon and beyond tell us about the limits of AI systems designed far from contextBeyond HQ: Why AI literacy for frontline responders and local leaders is critical - and what that means for the localisation agendaHumanitarian AI learning now and in the future: Reflections on the new Ethical AI Kaya microlearning and imagining the future of AI-powered learningVisit the episode webpage for a conversation transcript, speaker bios and links. www.humanitarianleadershipacademy.org/resources/keeping-communities-at-the-heart-of-ai-for-humanitarians Thanks for listening. Please help us to grow this podcast by subscribing and leaving a review on the platform you're listening from. Thank you! For more resources for the humanitarian community, visit humanitarianleadershipacademy.org/resources The views and opinions expressed in our podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of their organisations.

    47분
  2. The Humanitarian AI paradox in 2026: A literacy and leadership challenge

    4일 전

    The Humanitarian AI paradox in 2026: A literacy and leadership challenge

    Send us Fan Mail How 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 insights point to what is urgently needed next to support responsible AI adoption across the sector. The HLA's Ka Man Parkinson and research co-lead Madigan Johnson from Data Friendly Space catch up to reflect on the second phase of the Humanitarian AI research, and the recent release of a new Ethical AI use and decision-making in humanitarian work Kaya learning module on kayaconnect.org - created with and for humanitarians. Tune in to hear a candid discussion of what the sector picture looks like in 2026 including: Why AI literacy and governance that meets practitioners where they are is criticalBeyond the prompt: Why AI literacy is about people, communication and decision-makingWhy AI preparedness matters - even if you're not planning to use AIHow AI literacy and ethical approaches can be explored through a humanitarian lens - including conflict sensitivity and anticipatory actionPractical recommendations for individuals and organisations navigating AI decisions Who this conversation is for This episode offers a global perspective on AI adoption trends in 2026 - it is suitable for anyone with an interest in the use of AI in humanitarian work and no technical knowledge is required. It will be of particular interest to leaders and decision makers in the humanitarian and development sector navigating AI adoption decisions as well as to policy makers, funders and donors. It also provides useful sectoral context for technologists and researchers. Visit the episode webpage for speaker bios, links and a conversation transcript: https://www.humanitarianleadershipacademy.org/resources/the-humanitarian-ai-paradox-in-2026-a-literacy-and-leadership-challenge  Stay tuned! This is the first instalment of a two-part conversation. In the second episode, Ka Man will be joined by Musaab Abdalhadi, Ali Al Mokdad and Nour Arab for powerful conversation exploring some of the tensions between operational realities and the promise of AI systems.   Thanks for listening. Please help us to grow this podcast by subscribing and leaving a review on the platform you're listening from. Thank you! For more resources for the humanitarian community, visit humanitarianleadershipacademy.org/resources The views and opinions expressed in our podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of their organisations.

    30분
  3. From Policy to Practice: How Localisation Really Works in Sudan

    6월 22일

    From Policy to Practice: How Localisation Really Works in Sudan

    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 Partnerships and Localisation, Save the Children, Sudan  In this episode of Fresh Humanitarian Perspectives, hosted by Musaab Alhadi in conversation with Julio Simancas, we continue the Eyes on Sudan series which focuses on amplifying voices of local humanitarian actors in Sudan. The first episode in the series - At the Table or on the Menu questioned what true participation means to first responders on the ground in Sudan. This episode asks a similar question but to an INGO also responding in Sudan - what does localisation actually mean in practice? Listen to Julio share how Save the Children in Sudan is approaching real localisation. Hear him dissect his personal approach to localisation, what organisational and sector-wide challenges or barriers are and how these are being tackled to achieve a humanitarian system that is fully localised.  Learn more about the speakers and the episode here: https://www.humanitarianleadershipacademy.org/resources/from-policy-to-practice-how-localisation-really-works-in-sudan/  Thanks for listening. Please help us to grow this podcast by subscribing and leaving a review on the platform you're listening from. Thank you! For more resources for the humanitarian community, visit humanitarianleadershipacademy.org/resources The views and opinions expressed in our podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of their organisations.

    43분
  4. Attention, algorithms and AI: How humanitarian organisations are rethinking communications in 2026

    4월 28일

    Attention, algorithms and AI: How humanitarian organisations are rethinking communications in 2026

    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 and Communications at Humentum, and Gülsüm Özkaya, International Humanitarian Affairs Coordinator at IHH Humanitarian Relief Foundation join the HLA's Ka Man Parkinson for a candid conversation on how communicators adapting to these challenges. Tune in to hear open and honest peer reflections on what’s changing, what’s working, what’s not - and how communications can help shape the sector’s future, including: Reframing communications: What funding pressures, rapid technological developments and changing audience expectations mean for communications.Communications as research: How communicators are generating original knowledge - from AI adoption to the ethics of AI-generated imagery - and how this is informing and shaping practice.AI opportunities and challenges: How AI is reshaping humanitarian communications - and the generational and organisational differences in adoption and readiness.The attention challenge: Navigating a fragmented, algorithm-driven media environment with rising content saturation and 'AI slop'.The human-in-the-loop: Balancing the tension between speed and responsibility, particularly ethical imagery and content creation. For shownotes, speaker bios, episode transcript and links, visit the episode webpage: https://www.humanitarianleadershipacademy.org/resources/attention-algorithms-and-ai-how-humanitarian-organisations-are-rethinking-communications-in-2026/  Thanks for listening. Please help us to grow this podcast by subscribing and leaving a review on the platform you're listening from. Thank you! For more resources for the humanitarian community, visit humanitarianleadershipacademy.org/resources The views and opinions expressed in our podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of their organisations.

    46분
  5. [AR] The road is not easy… but it is possible | ليس الطريق سهلاً… لكنه ممكن

    4월 20일

    [AR] The road is not easy… but it is possible | ليس الطريق سهلاً… لكنه ممكن

    Send us Fan Mail 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 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 المعقدة. كلاهما اخترق الحواجز التي كثيراً ما تحول دون تقدم المواهب المحلية — من الافتراضات التقييدية حول المؤهلات وجوازات السفر والجامعات والجنسية والخلفية، إلى التصورات الضيقة حول من يُعدّ مستعداً للقيادة — وكلاهما خرج بدروس مكتسبة بصعوبة يستحق مشاركتها. من خلال قصص شخصية عن الإحباط والرفض ولحظات الاختراق، يستكشفان ما الذي يتطلبه النمو فعلاً كقائد محلي، ولماذا لا يكفي الشغف وحده أبداً، وكيف يمكن للأفراد والمنظمات أن يكونوا على مستوى أفضل. الصوت باللغة العربية. النصوص متاحة باللغتين العربية والإنجليزية. https://www.humanitarianleadershipacademy.org/resources/ar-the-road-is-not-easy-but-it-is-possible-ليس-الطريق-سهلا-لكنه-ممكن Thanks for listening. Please help us to grow this podcast by subscribing and leaving a review on the platform you're listening from. Thank you! For more resources for the humanitarian community, visit humanitarianleadershipacademy.org/resources The views and opinions expressed in our podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of their organisations.

    56분
  6. Privacy as protection: Rethinking blockchain, cryptocurrency and humanitarian sector reform

    3월 31일

    Privacy as protection: Rethinking blockchain, cryptocurrency and humanitarian sector reform

    Send us Fan Mail 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 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 be relevant to those beyond the field of cash and voucher assistance (CVA).  Today's podcast guests make the case that when we talk about who can see where money is going - and who can't - we're not just having a technology conversation: it is a critical protection issue that the sector cannot afford to ignore. Alex Bornstein and Natalie Eskinazi from the Zcash Foundation came to this field through a motivation to tackle longstanding challenges facing the sector. In conversation with Ka Man Parkinson, Alex and Natalie set out their optimistic yet grounded and candid vision for these technologies and their potential role in humanitarian sectoral reform and change.  Tune in to this accessible conversation to hear: "Innovation theatre": why pilots aren't becoming programmes, and what needs to changeWho needs to be in the room: the case for democratising this conversation across roles, organisations and moreKey concepts demystified: a breakdown of key concepts, from distributed ledgers to zero-knowledge proofsWhy financial privacy is a 'do no harm' issue - and what visibility costs the people that humanitarians are here to serveReal applications for the sector, including cash and voucher assistance, treasury management, localisation, and moreVisit the episode webpage for speaker bios, transcript, and links to resources: https://www.humanitarianleadershipacademy.org/resources/privacy-as-protection-rethinking-blockchain-cryptocurrency-and-humanitarian-sector-reform/  Thanks for listening. Please help us to grow this podcast by subscribing and leaving a review on the platform you're listening from. Thank you! For more resources for the humanitarian community, visit humanitarianleadershipacademy.org/resources The views and opinions expressed in our podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of their organisations.

    59분
  7. True Youth Involvement and the Humanitarian Reset

    3월 24일

    True Youth Involvement and the Humanitarian Reset

    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 Nigeria In 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 Networks and Partnerships Weeks HNPW shared their perspectives on the humanitarian reset with Nwabundo Okoh, HLA Communications and Marketing Lead. HNPW is the world’s largest annual gathering dedicated to humanitarian networks and partnerships. This year focused on 'The Humanitarian Reset' with over 300 sessions covering a range of relevant topics including locally-led crisis response, technological innovation, youth leadership and more. Find more information here: True Youth Involvement and the Humanitarian Reset - Humanitarian Leadership Academy Keywords: Localisation, Youth Leadership, Youth engagement,  Humanitarian Reset, Humanitarian Thanks for listening. Please help us to grow this podcast by subscribing and leaving a review on the platform you're listening from. Thank you! For more resources for the humanitarian community, visit humanitarianleadershipacademy.org/resources The views and opinions expressed in our podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of their organisations.

    14분
  8. How are humanitarians using AI in 2026? Launching the next phase of our research

    1월 9일

    How are humanitarians using AI in 2026? Launching the next phase of our research

    Send us Fan Mail Tracking 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 their foundational 2025 study with responses from over 2,500 humanitarians across 144 countries and territories, the team is launching a short survey to track any shifts in key areas of AI adoption across the sector in 2026.  In this conversation, they reflect on the 'humanitarian AI paradox' that was revealed in the baseline study as well as real-world impact of the research to date. They share what they hope to learn in this next phase of research – from what is happening with organisational pilots to emerging use cases. Tune in to learn about how your participation in the new 5-minute pulse survey - open between 12-31 January 2026 – can help the sector understand and navigate AI adoption during this period of unprecedented change. 💬 "What really struck me from our research last year is what we termed the humanitarian AI paradox – 93% of humanitarians use AI tools, with about 70% using AI daily or weekly, but only 8% actually work in organisations where AI is widely integrated." – Madigan Johnson  💬 "A survey can have this real-world impact that's grounded in evidence. If we can be of service to the sector with everyone's help by filling in the survey, just think what can happen – this really motivates us in our mission to support locally-led humanitarian action." – Ka Man Parkinson 💬 "This is a space where real stories, real evidence is really shaping an emerging sector. It's your voice that matters, we're the vessel to channel your voice through." – Lucy Hall Visit the episode webpage for the survey link, show notes including episode transcript, speaker bios and links. The survey will be open between 12-31 January 2026 with insights shared from February. www.humanitarianleadershipacademy.org/resources/how-are-humanitarians-using-ai-in-2026-launching-the-next-phase-of-our-research Thanks for listening. Please help us to grow this podcast by subscribing and leaving a review on the platform you're listening from. Thank you! For more resources for the humanitarian community, visit humanitarianleadershipacademy.org/resources The views and opinions expressed in our podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of their organisations.

    27분
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