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Fresh Humanitarian Perspectives

Humanitarian Leadership Academy
Humanitarian Sector
Humanitarian Leadership Academy
Mental Health
Humanitarian Response
Artificial Intelligence
Save the Children
Community Engagement
Coaching
Humanitarian Aid
Emergency Preparedness
Women In Education In Emergencies
Education
Capacity Building
Éducation En Situation D'urgence
Localization
Pakistan
Youth Leadership
Sudan
AI Literacy
Humanitarian Learning

Humanitarian conversations that inform, connect and inspire action.

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"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 o... more

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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?

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How can humanitarian organisations develop responsible and ethical approaches to AI - during a time of deep funding shortfalls and structural change? 

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"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, recognitio... more

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Julio Simancas
Head of partnerships and localization team in Save the Children Sudan
Save the Children Sudan
Episode: From Policy to Practice: How Localisation Really Works in Sudan
Gülsüm Özkaya
International Humanitarian Affairs Coordinator
IHH Humanitarian Relief Foundation
Episode: Attention, algorithms and AI: How humanitarian organisations are rethinking communications in 2026
Amanda Hinkel-Mauceri
Director of Marketing and Communications
Humentum
Episode: Attention, algorithms and AI: How humanitarian organisations are rethinking communications in 2026
Alex Bornstein
Executive Director at the Zcash Foundation
Zcash Foundation
Episode: Privacy as protection: Rethinking blockchain, cryptocurrency and humanitarian sector reform
Natalie Eskinazi
Engineer at the Zcash Foundation
Zcash Foundation
Episode: Privacy as protection: Rethinking blockchain, cryptocurrency and humanitarian sector reform
Pure Esumei
Global Studies Masters candidate, University of Geneva
Episode: True Youth Involvement and the Humanitarian Reset
Judy Mwangoma
Education Officer for Action for Development
Episode: True Youth Involvement and the Humanitarian Reset
Jocelyn Keller
Consultant
Episode: True Youth Involvement and the Humanitarian Reset
Amouki Kaayou
Volunteer supporting HNPW 2026
Episode: True Youth Involvement and the Humanitarian Reset

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Ka Man Parkinson
Co-host and Communications Lead at the Humanitarian Leadership Academy; active across Fresh Humanitarian Perspectives and related initiatives.

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Attention, algorithms and AI: How humanitarian organisations are rethinking communications in 2026
Q: What should comms leaders focus on for the second half of 2026 and into 2027?
Key priorities include developing and enforcing humanitarian AI standards/policies, maintaining human oversight, strengthening relationships with communities and donors, and fostering collaboration across programs to move from talk to action.
Attention, algorithms and AI: How humanitarian organisations are rethinking communications in 2026
Q: What lessons have you learned about using AI for crisis communications and imagery, especially with donors and beneficiaries?
The panelists stress balancing speed with ethics, authentic representation, and safeguarding dignity; they highlight authentic community voices, consent, and the evolving debate around using AI-generated imagery versus real photographs, depending on context and audience.
Attention, algorithms and AI: How humanitarian organisations are rethinking communications in 2026
Q: How have funding cuts and AI readiness shifted priorities within your organizations?
Both guests describe tightening resources and accelerating AI pilots as a means to do more with less, while emphasizing the need for foundational policies and a seat at the table for marketing and comms to shape strategy, messaging, and cross-team collaboration.
Privacy as protection: Rethinking blockchain, cryptocurrency and humanitarian sector reform
Q: What is blockchain in simple terms and why does it matter for humanitarian work?
Blockchain is a distributed digital ledger that records transactions across many computers, creating a shared source of truth and enabling trust without a single central authority. Its relevance to humanitarian work lies in transparency, tamper-resistance, and the possibility to move funds with privacy while maintaining some level of oversight.
Humanitarian AI podcast series | Developing AI literacy: a matter of trust, critical thinking and localisation
Q: What patterns have you observed in how humanitarian organizations are approaching AI capacity strengthening?
Meheret noted a gap between individual experimentation with AI tools and organizational readiness, with individuals eager to use AI but organizations lagging in governance and support systems.

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Fresh Humanitarian Perspectives offers in-depth conversations with practitioners, researchers, and leaders at the intersection of humanitarian aid and technology. Across recent episodes, the show frequently explores AI literacy, governance, localization, and ethical considerations in digital aid, along with practical leadership and governance insights for locally led responses. Notable threads include how AI adoption is evolving inside NGOs, the challenges of moving from rhetoric to practice, and the importance of community-centered approaches, transparency, and donor alignment in enabling responsible innovation. The format often features multi-guest discussions and cross-team perspectives, making it a strong fit for listeners who want acti... more

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