The webinar by the Humanitarian Leadership Academy, in partnership with NetHope, brought together practitioners to reflect on how AI is being adopted in humanitarian work. Speakers shared what has been working, where challenges remain, and the lessons learned from real‑world applications. Participants heard updates on sector‑wide developments, including NetHope’s initiatives to build AI skills and resources for nonprofits, and gained insights into the next phase of HLA’s research with Data Friendly Space on AI use in the humanitarian sector, with an invitation to get involved in shaping that work.
Host
- Ka Man Parkinson: Communications and Marketing Lead, Humanitarian Leadership Academy
Speakers:
- Esther Grieder : Director, Membership Engagement, NetHope [opening remarks]
- Mercyleen Tanui: Global IT Operations Manager, WaterAid
- Michael Tjalve: Founder, Humanitarian AI Advisory and co-founder, RootsAI Foundation
- Daniela Weber: Director, NetHope Center for the Digital Nonprofit