83 episodes

If you are passionate about all things humanitarian and you are looking for new answers, you will enjoy listening to Trumanitarian's smart, honest conversations

Trumanitarian Trumanitarian

    • Business
    • 5.0 • 6 Ratings

If you are passionate about all things humanitarian and you are looking for new answers, you will enjoy listening to Trumanitarian's smart, honest conversations

    78. Broccoli Brownies

    78. Broccoli Brownies

    EqualReach connects displaced individuals on the move to tech gigs. In this conversation with host Lars Peter Nissen, the founder Giselle Gonzales uncovers the invisible barriers for that prevent skilled individuals on the move from working and accessing freelance opportunities. And how Equal Reach is breaking them down one project at a time.
    Just like hiding your kid’s broccoli in a brownie, Giselle kickstarted Equal Reach by using her corporate wisdom to align her social impact project with the KPIs of a Fortune 500 company. Tune in for a blend of reluctant entrepreneurship and impact. 

    • 33 min
    77. Rock the Boat

    77. Rock the Boat

    In this conversation, Lars Peter Nissen hosts a dialogue with humanitarian thought leaders: Meg Sattler (Executive Director of Ground Truth Solution), Ed Schenkenberg (Executive Director of HERE Geneva), and Adelina Kamal (former Executive Director of ASEAN AHA Centre). 
    This episode tackles independence, accountability and effectiveness, and the challenges that shadow their interplay. And it does so with honesty and integrity. The dialogue shed light on the critical balance between cooperation and the autonomy necessary to critique, improve, and innovate.  
    Tune in to an episode that promises an honest examination of the dynamic tensions that shape humanitarian work.

    • 54 min
    76. The Technophobe

    76. The Technophobe

    This conversation between host, Lars Peter Nissen and Pierrick Devidal, Senior Policy Adviser at the Law, Policy and Humanitarian Diplomacy Division at ICRC debates on whether the sector’s excitement about AI is a progressive step or a dangerous diversion.
    We discuss ethical considerations and the potential for tech to overshadow fundamental humanitarian principles. How do we distinguish meaningful innovation from harmful overreliance? What are the pitfalls of datafication and AI fixation in humanitarian efforts, and when should we not take part in the race? 
    Join this conversation that  seeks to navigate strategies for evaluating AI technologies for real added value in humanitarian efforts. 

    • 1 hr 3 min
    75. FOMO

    75. FOMO

    In this thought-provoking episode, host Lars Peter Nissen and guest Sarah Spencer, Consultant specialized in AI explore the complex relationship between AI and humanitarian aid. They discuss the critical issues of transparency in AI-driven decision-making, the management of digital identities of aid recipients, and the ethical aspects of using AI to find ‘legitimate’ targets in conflict zones.
    The conversation wraps up with Spencer’s brighter and grimmer envisioned scenarios of how the digital integration in humanitarian work could look two years from now, emphasizing the need for technology to serve humanity in ethical and empowering ways.
    Listen in and check the pulse of the evolving role of technology in humanitarian efforts.
    Also check out the last episode with Sarah and Lars Peter from 2021. Listen here: https://trumanitarian.org/episodes/arms-race-for-data/

    • 44 min
    74. Africa is a Country

    74. Africa is a Country

    William Shoki is the Chief Editor of Africa is a Country. In this conversation with Lars Peter Nissen he discusses the western media's narratives of Africa and the political impact of such.
    A key point of the discussion is South Africa's groundbreaking case filed against Israel to the ICC. William reflects how it relates to South African history and stance of doing the right thing over economic interest.

    • 36 min
    73. Poetic Unity

    73. Poetic Unity

    Discover how Poetic Unity is transforming norms with healing and powerful poetry. Poetic Unity addresses mental health, community cohesion, and challenges traditional societal expectations of masculinity. Join us as we dive into a refreshing conversation about the potential for creativity and vulnerability to revolutionize humanitarian work and leadership.
    Don't miss your opportunity to dream into this episode and reflect if these unconventional approaches can lead to profound changes in the international humanitarian sector.

    • 17 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
6 Ratings

6 Ratings

nick van praag ,

Important topic, serious consideration

Lars Peter Nissen has the perfect credentials to understand and probe the good, the bad and the ugly of humanitarian action. A must-listen for all those interested in his critical take on what’s up in the humanitarian space.

Top Podcasts In Business

Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin
Money News Network
REAL AF with Andy Frisella
Andy Frisella #100to0
The Ramsey Show
Ramsey Network
The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway
Vox Media Podcast Network
The Money Mondays
Dan Fleyshman
Young and Profiting with Hala Taha
Hala Taha | YAP Media Network

You Might Also Like

Hold Your Fire!
International Crisis Group
The New Humanitarian
The New Humanitarian
Global Dispatches -- World News That Matters
Global Dispatches
The Foreign Affairs Interview
Foreign Affairs Magazine
The World Next Week
Council on Foreign Relations
Humanitarian Fault Lines
IIHA Fordham University