DIHAD, launched in 2004, is considered as the Middle East’s first ever humanitarian aid and development event creating a regional platform for the exchange of humanitarian ideas and practices. Over the years, DIHAD has grown into one of the largest among such events as it brings together humanitarian actors and key decision makers from leading international organisations, NGOs, Governmental emergency management bodies, foundations, charities, academia, the media, the private sector and others. DIHAD brings together Top International Humanitarian Community Professionals and Key Decision-Makers to global discussions on best practices in the realm of humanitarian assistance and development DIHAD is a perfect platform to network, identify innovative solutions and seize new opportunities to support the crisis-affected communities around the world Meet the leading humanitarian agencies and organizations to convene and exchange experiences and to discuss key humanitarian issues. The 2025 edition, themed "Humanitarian Aid and Development in a Polarised World", will revolve around the following topics:  Conflict and the evolution of humanitarian principles The changing landscape of financing The development/humanitarian aid interface Globalisation and localisation; new actors The exponential impact of climate change Population displacements; trends and challenges Explore the 2025 conference program here

Data Friendly Space (DFS) is organizing a learning session aimed at helping humanitarian professionals improve their prompt engineering skills. The session will explore how tools like the GANNET Virtual Assistant can be applied in various areas, including secondary data analysis, communications, and program management. Through real-world examples, participants will see how well-crafted prompts can save hours of manual work and enhance the quality of results. The focus will be on practical techniques to develop prompts that yield more accurate, relevant, and actionable outputs. Whether you're new to AI or looking to deepen your existing skills, this session offers valuable insights to support your work in the humanitarian sector.

Join us in exploring how diaspora organizations mobilize resources to support locally-led humanitarian and recovery efforts! As humanitarian crises evolve, innovative and locally driven solutions are essential for rapid and scalable responses. With crowdfunding case studies from Afghanistan, this webinar will explore the diaspora’s vital role in relief and recovery efforts. Through various activities, it will highlight successful local initiatives, address common challenges, and discuss opportunities to scale these innovations in protracted crises. By joining, you will strengthen your understanding of diaspora-led responses and discover how these efforts contribute to more effective and sustainable humanitarian action.  This webinar will be conducted in English with simultaneous interpretation in Dari and Pashto.

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is launching the Global Working Group on Anticipatory Action for Displacement, in collaboration with the Anticipation Hub and International Organization for Migration (IOM). With conflict and climate shocks driving rising displacement, anticipatory action is more urgent than ever. Early action can reduce suffering, protect livelihoods, and prevent further displacement. This new global platform aims to accelerate innovation, coordination, and impact in anticipatory action for displacement. Don’t miss the inaugural meeting - an important step toward collective, forward-looking solutions.

The 4th European Humanitarian Forum 2025 (EHF), will be co-hosted by the European Commission and Poland, holding the Presidency of the Council of the EU, on 19-20 May 2025 at The Square in Brussels.  As for the previous 3 editions, the event will be organised back-to-back with the Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) meeting.  More information will be published soon.