Humanitarian AI podcast series, episode 6
This conversation is the sixth and final episode of the Humanitarian AI podcast miniseries which builds on the August 2025 research: ‘How are humanitarians using artificial intelligence? Mapping current practice and future potential".
According to new research from NetHope, humanitarian organisations face a clear challenge: while most staff are already experimenting with AI, only 9% of nonprofits are ready for organisation‑wide adoption. In this episode, Madigan Johnson speaks with Meheret Takele Mandefro on what true AI literacy means for the sector — and ends the series by showing that the barriers are less about technology and more about people, strategy, and context
Host:
Madigan Johnson, Head of Communication, Data Friendly Space
Guest:
Meheret Takele Mandefro, Business Analyst, NetHope's Centre