59 Best Humanitarian Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

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What does it take to be a United Nations worker in some of the world's most complex and dangerous places? How are UN humanitarians, human rights advocates, prosecutors, development experts, climate leaders and peacekeepers improving our world? Stationed in all reaches of the world and witness to suffering and atrocities, how are they helping people and coping themselves? To find out, Melissa Fleming meets them. Here you will discover extraordinary personal stories from people who devote their lives to helping others. more

The New Humanitarian brings you an inside look at the conflicts and natural disasters that leave millions of people in need each year, and the policies and people who respond to them. Join TNH's journalists in the aid policy hub of Geneva and in global hotspots to unpack the stories that are disrupting and shaping lives around the world. more

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Humanitarian Law & Policy blog is a unique space for timely analysis and debate on international humanitarian law (IHL) issues and the policies that shape humanitarian action. more

Welcome to The Afghanistan Project Podcast, where hosts Mikael Cook and Beth Bailey highlight the struggles of Afghans living under Taliban rule, and the efforts of individuals from a variety of backgrounds and political affiliations who have stepped up to provide support to the people of Afghanistan in the chaos that followed the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. more

Siamo Medici Senza Frontiere. Indipendenti. Neutrali. Imparziali.Da 50 anni, ogni giorno, curiamo migliaia di persone in tutto il mondo colpite da conflitti, epidemie, catastrofi naturali o escluse dall'assistenza sanitaria.Qui troverete i podcast con le storie dal campo, le voci dei nostri operatori umanitari e delle persone che assistiamo. more

A journey through a diverse collection of remarkable communities and movements figuring out how to build power, solidarity, and connection in a world beset by disasters — both natural and human-caused. From hurricanes to wildfires to reactionary politics and more, The Response's audio documentaries and interviews highlight some of the most inspiring stories of response and pave a path towards the better world we know is possible. more

Every morning, FRANCE 24 speaks to a key business, social or cultural player, or a leading voice in the field of humanitarian action, sport or science. From Monday to Thursday at 9:35am Paris time. more

The podcast and community for globally minded disciples seeking God's justice, mercy and shalom throughout the world. more

UN News interviews a wide range of people from senior news-making officials at Headquarters in New York, to advocates and beneficiaries from across the world who have a stake in helping the UN go about its often life-saving work in the field. more

¿Crees que estás verdaderamente informado? Escúchanos para no vivir de espaldas al mundo. Las noticias que no te llegan, una cita con la realidad olvidada y el destino de los más desfavorecidos en este mundo globalizado. No por caridad, sino por justicia social. En directo los sábados a las 05:00 y a cualquier hora si te suscribes. more

Want to hear some extraordinary stories of resilience and humanity? Tune in to Seeking Refuge for the human stories of refugees and those working to protect them. Our guests talk everything from going to the International Court of Justice to making cross-genre music, from incredible acts of resilience to the everyday things that make them smile. We also talk issues facing refugees such as education, health care, and legal rights, and we learn about the history of refugees and the current world events impacting them. Seeking Refuge was started by a group of students at the University of South Carolina who want to depoliticize the narrative around the refugee crisis. We focus on bringing you stories from refugees themselves and those on the frontlines of the crisis, giving a platform to the human beings who know the most about the refugee experience. Our guests come from everywhere. From Columbia, SC to Los Angeles to South Sudan, Seeking Refuge is bringing you the humanity behind the headlines. more

The Refugee Centre presents Point of Entry, which explores the experiences and challenges faced by many newcomers at various stages in their journey. Transcending borders, this podcast offers an exclusive into the voices behind the numbers and the policies behind the actions. Travel alongside The Refugee Centre (therefugeecentre.org) as our alternating hosts and guests discuss resettlement in Canada and the inner workings of grassroots organizations.Created in partnership with The Innovation Institute (tiicanada.org) and sponsored by the Canadian Race Relations Foundation (crrf-fcrr.ca) more

Heartbeat of Humanity is a podcast about mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS). The podcast is mainly for staff and volunteers in the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement, especially staff and volunteers working in mental health and psychosocial support services.  The podcast is produced by the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement MHPSS Hub supporting the RCRC Movement by providing mental health, psychosocial support, and capacity-building initiatives. Hosted by the Danish Red Cross (DRC), the Hub is a collaborative partnership involving the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), and the DRC.  more

Daily news bulletin from the United Nations.Music by Joachim Harris.

On the Ground with Samaritan's Purse is a podcast with Kristy Graham that explores the work we're doing around the world. Experience what it's like to be in the field with our teams, and hear first-hand from staff, volunteers, and people we help.  more

The longest running independent international affairs podcast features in-depth interviews with policymakers, journalists and experts around the world who discuss global news, international relations, global development and key trends driving world affairs.Named by The Guardian as 'a podcast to make you smarter,' Global Dispatches is a podcast for people who crave a deeper understanding of international news. more

La ONU en Minutos te mantiene informado sobre la labor de las Naciones Unidas en todo el mundo con episodios breves y actualizaciones diarias en español. Producido por Noticias ONU, este podcast resume las historias humanas y las decisiones internacionales que afectan a millones de personas, desde crisis humanitarias hasta avances en derechos humanos, acción climática y paz. Información internacional, clara y confiable en solo minutos. more

L'actualité mondiale Un regard humain

Inside Geneva is a podcast about global politics, humanitarian issues, and international aid, hosted by journalist Imogen Foulkes. It is produced by SWI swissinfo.ch, a multilingual international public service media company from Switzerland. more

Humans, On Rights is an intellectual and stimulating conversation with human rights grassroots influencers, community leaders, policymakers, advocates and educators about their passion to become human rights champions. Humans, On Rights host Stuart Murray, the Inaugural President & CEO of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights will explore with his guest the power of a positive outcome when you connect the three human rights dots - Education. Mobilization. Take Action. more

PalCast is the podcast hosted by Palestinian refugee, Dr Yousef Aljamal and his longtime friend and renowned activist, Helena Cobban. This is the podcast that will discuss the current crisis in Palestine and discuss the global politics that swirl around the decades long conflict. One World, One Struggle more

Humanitarian AI Today is the leading AI for Good podcast series focusing on humanitarian applications of artificial intelligence. We interview leaders, developers and innovators advancing humanitarian applications of AI from across the tech and humanitarian communities. The series is produced by the Humanitarian AI meetup.com community, linking local groups in Cambridge, San Francisco, Seattle, New York City, Toronto, Montreal, London, Paris, Berlin, Oslo, Geneva, Zurich, Bangalore, Tel Aviv and Tokyo. more

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La Cloche est une association de loi 1901, fondée en 2014, qui développe des projets visant à changer le regard porté sur le monde de la rue et à encourager le faire ensemble entre voisins avec ou sans domicile. Découvrez sur notre chaîne différentes émissions : -La webradio Radio Bitume. Les personnes sans domicile prennent la parole pour exprimer leurs opinions, partager leurs talents et faire changer le regard porté sur le monde de la rue.-Les podcasts 'en vrac', pour découvrir plus largement l'association et les activités proposées. Ces podcasts sont réalisés par des personnes sans domicile.-Parcours, l'émission qui offre un autre regard sur la ville et, on l'espère, un autre regard sur les personnes sans domicile. Un podcast produit par GroundControl, en partenariat avec Usbeket RicaHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations. more

Ob Lamazucht in den Anden, ökologischer Landbau in Ostafrika, Wasserkraft in Nepal oder Meilensteine in der Internationalisierung von Bildung in Europa. Welt im Ohr führt seine Hörer/innen in die Weiten entwicklungspolitischer Fragestellungen, hin zu Forschung und Bildung in den armen und ärmsten Regionen der Welt genauso wie in Österreich. Bei uns im Studio kommen engagierte Menschen zu Wort, die arbeiten und forschen, um gemeinsam die Welt ein wenig besser zu machen partnerschaftlich in Bildung, Forschung und Entwicklung.Die Radiosendungen und Podcasts von 'Welt im Ohr' vermitteln transkulturelle Erfahrungen aus Bildung, Wissenschaft und Forschung. Sie sind ein offenes Forum für grenzüberschreitende Diskurse und Reflexionen. more

Welcome to Everyday Emergency, a podcast by Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders (MSF). We bring you true stories and expert insight from people on the frontline of humanitarian events. From the conflicts that hit the headlines to underreported crises, we'll be talking to our medical, logistical and humanitarian staff about working to save lives in some of the world's most challenging places. If you would like to support our life-saving medical work around the world, please visit msf.org.uk to make a donation or get involved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Humanitarian conversations that inform, connect and inspire action.

Humanitarian news from around the IFRC Network.

Humanitarian Conversations is a RedR Australia podcast exploring what it means to be a humanitarian in today's world, hosted by Sally Cunningham and produced by Jill Farrar. Through interviews with notable humanitarians who have worked all over the globe, we learn about the surprising twists and turns in their careers and delve into the big issues facing the humanitarian sector. Tune in to a new episode every couple of months. more

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 more

Learning sessions and webinars organized by the International Association of Professionals in Humanitarian Assistance and Protection open to members and the wider humanitarian community. more

The Global Interagency Security Forum podcast began in September 2017, when GISF was known as EISF, and currently features four series. Check out our latest series, Inclusive Security. To learn more about all of our podcast series see the link below: https://gisf.ngo/resources/?search=&topics=&types=podcast®ions=&languages=&gisf=yes#SecurityRiskMangement #Security #Risk #RiskManagement #Humanitarian #Development more

Primeira Linha é o podcast da Médicos Sem Fronteiras, que narra as histórias e as experiências vividas por pessoas que estão nas linhas da frente de emergências humanitárias em todo o mundo. Aqui ouvimos equipas da organização e populações sobre o trabalho e a vivência em alguns dos locais onde os cuidados de saúde mais são precisos.Produção: MSF Portugal e BRUÁ Podcasts more

The BBC's podcast on the Middle East. Hosted by Jonny Dymond.

SIYAKHULAMA it means We talk. Ndebele language in Zimbabwe. On the podcast we talk about things that matters in our daily lives and everyone is welcome here. The purpose for the podcast is to create a safe platform that gives asylum seekers and refugees, and communities their voices to be heard by sharing experiences and stories and raising awareness on the treatment of asylum seekers in the UK. Working with organisations and charities projects that help Asylum Seekers and refugees Nico Ndlovu, originally from Zimbabwe, has lived in Scotland for nearly two decades He is a producer more

Exploring inequality, abuse and oppression around the world, we hear from those directly involved in an issue, examine the structural context to find why rights abuse exists, and look for possible solutions. Read articles related to these issues and episodes at the web site of The Upstream Journal - www.upstreamjournal.org. We are pleased to see that Human Rights Magazine is a top-rated human rights podcast at Feedspot. (https://blog.feedspot.com/human_rights_podcasts/) more

A podcast for humanitarians who want to work in closer alignment to core values like compassion, accountability, solidarity and equity. Born in 2020 in collaboration with CHS Alliance and Mary Ann Clements, the podcast is now entering its next evolution and is hosted by Melissa Pitotti. more

Periodismo dedicado a los Derechos Humanos, Lucha contra la Pobreza, Igualdad, Inmigración, Cooperación o Solidaridad. Ventanas y micrófonos abiertos a diferentes realidades sociales de los cinco continentes. Radio comprometida con el cambio social que coordina y conduce el periodista Juan de Sola. Más contenidos en el blog 'Referencias' - https://juandesola.org/ more

This occasional podcast from the CALP Network looks in depth at the critical debates in humanitarian cash and voucher assistance (CVA). If you would like to take part or suggest topics for future episodes, get in touch at ****@calpnetwork.org. CALP is a global partnership of humanitarian actors engaged in policy, practice and research in CVA.  more

Discover the people and the projects trying to make the world a better place. A weekly programme looking at common challenges around the world and the creative ways people are trying to tackle them. Presenter Myra Anubi speaks to reporters, experts and innovators to investigate how effective different solutions are, share their successes and inspire listeners with what is possible. more

Live recordings of the Overseas Development Institute events, covering everything from climate change to migration, gender to the Sustainable Development Goals. Join our global discussion of international development and humanitarian issues here.Find out more about ODI events: www.odi.org/events more

Let's talk about poverty—its causes and solutions, and the beautiful, messy attempts people all over Canada are making to help. Listen in as host Shelaine chats with Canadian experts working to overcome poverty.Together you'll tackle tough questions, cover hot topics, and hear true stories. Explore with us how ordinary people can create lasting change. What are Canadians doing about poverty in your neighbourhood, across Canada, and around the world? What can YOU do?https://www.fhcanada.org/podcastThe Ending Poverty Together Podcast is an initiative of Food for the Hungry (FH) Canada, a Christian non-profit organization dedicated to ending poverty one community at a time. Together with bold Canadian partners, FH Canada walks alongside the most vulnerable communities throughout the developing world as they strive toward sustainability. more

GLOBAL TROUBLE. Der Podcast von medico international. Trouble heiß Not, Unruhe, Störung, auch Anstrengung und Sorge. Und es heißt Knall. Um all das geht es in dem Podcast der Hilfs- und Menschenrechtsorganisation medico international. Wir wollen reden. Über globale Ungerechtigkeit und imperiale Lebensweisen; globale Gesundheit und krankmachende Verhältnisse; globale Migration und nationale Abschottungen; globale Lieferketten und einstürzende Textilfabriken; über weltweite Krisen, transnationale Bewegungen und länderübergreifende Solidarität. Ein Podcast mit den Perspektiven von Menschen aus dem Netzwerk von medico international und darüber hinaus. Wir müssen reden. GLOBAL TROUBLE. more

El programa 'Solidarios' difunde y da voz a los proyectos de solidaridad que protagonizan los castellanomanchegos dentro y fuera de nuestra comunidad. more

Hope Stories is a Hope Mission podcast where we take you into the heart of the hurting and hungry in communities across Alberta. more

This flagship podcast series from UN News takes its name from the words that correspondents at UN Headquarters in New York hear each night, at the end of the working day. We highlight the in-depth human stories behind the UN's work and the way that it touches and impacts ordinary lives around the world. more

Wie sieht Flüchtlingspolitik konkret in Köln und in der Region aus, fragst du dich? Was läuft gut, wo geht noch mehr? Diese und weitere Fragen werden wir (Jashar und Daniel) in diesem Podcast mit Hilfe interessanter und gut informierter Gäste beantworten. Ein Podcast des Kölner Flüchtlingsrat e.V. Weitere Infos zur Arbeit des Vereins: https://koelner-fluechtlingsrat.de/podcast/hiergeblieben more

Welcome to USAID's Kitchen Sink: A Food Loss and Waste Podcast! 30 to 40 percent of the food we produce is wasted or lost, contributing to a global food crisis with over 800 million going to bed hungry. Listen on as USAID experts speak with researchers and development professionals to explore approaches to solving this critical issue that demands a kitchen sink approach. When it comes to climate, food security, agriculture production, and food systems sustainability, we have no time to waste. more

Got Conflict? Let's Talk Peacebuilding is a podcast by the Alliance for Peacebuilding (AfP), a network of more than 225 organizations working globally in 181 countries to reduce and prevent violent conflict and build sustainable peace. Got conflict? Of course we do! Because conflict is inevitable, but violent conflict is not. In this podcast, we discuss what is driving record-breaking global violent conflict, and more importantly, what we can do to prevent and reduce violent conflict and build sustainable peace—in our neighborhoods just down the street and in faraway places.  more

Voluntarios y voluntarias independientes o de pequeñas organizaciones nos informan semanalmente sobre la situación y las condiciones en las que están viviendo las personas en busca de refugio atrapadas en diferentes puntos de las fronteras de la Unión Europea y de Grecia. more

Anytime, Amnesty is a podcast series, brought to you by Amnesty International Australia's Youth Advisory Group, that delves into human rights issues across the globe. Listen in for thought-provoking discussions, written and facilitated by our youth activists, featuring a range of expert guests!This podcast was recorded on the land of the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Disclaimer: The views expressed are our own, and do not represent any entities that we are affiliated with. more

This podcast explores the wide range of topics affecting how the international development and humanitarian assistance sectors implement safety and security across their organizations and the environments in which they operate. From interviews with security professionals both inside and outside the international development and humanitarian assistance sectors to conversations with regional and country specific experts, listeners will gain key insights on best practices and thematic knowledge to help build their capacities and careers. more

The world is facing the largest displacement crisis since WWII as a number of humanitarian emergencies rage on. Grant Gordon and Ravi Gurumurthy from the International Rescue Committee (IRC) have in-depth conversations with leading humanitarians, foreign policymakers, and innovators to understand how they think about, and tackle these global crises. Produced by the Vox Media Podcast Network. more

The official podcast of the International Committee of the Red Cross out of the delegation in the US & Canada. We aim to delve into the rules of war and take you to the frontlines of some of the most inaccessible conflicts in the world, where the ICRC and the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement work to neutrally and independently respond to emergencies. OUR MISSION: The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance. The ICRC also endeavors to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening humanitarian law and universal humanitarian principles. more

Persecution. Violence. War… Forced To Flee, the new podcast from UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, tells the extraordinary stories of people who lived through some of the most tumultuous events of the past 70 years.The story of the mother who fled Vietnam by sea and fell into the hands of pirates, and of the orphaned schoolboy who found his calling thanks to a disposable camera. The story of the Venezuelan musicians who found hope with a new orchestra, and of the daughter of refugees who joined the rescue effort during Rwanda's genocide. And stories of the many humanitarian workers who for seven decades have endeavoured to protect the forcibly displaced.Over seven episodes, we revisit some of the major emergencies of the post-war that have forced millions of people to leave their homes in search of safety and peace.We discover why they fled, what they endured, and what happened next. And as UNHCR and the 1951 Refugee Convention both mark their 70th year, we also look to the future and ask how the world must respond to record levels of forced human displacement. more

Hidden Heroes is a podcast from UNICEF about women and girls who are innovating, organizing and saving lives during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Join host Beth Murphy to celebrate solutions to gender injustice and strengthen your resolve to fight it with intimate, on-the-ground reporting from around the world. [Produced by Principle Pictures and supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation]Do you know a hidden hero? Call +1-347-921-HERO (4376) and tell us about a hidden hero in your life. We're excited to share these stories in future episodes and on social media to celebrate the HIDDEN HEROES in your community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

This podcast features conversations with humanitarian researchers and practitioners sharing their reflections on various humanitarian issues from migration, conflict and disaster to health and governance.This podcast is hosted by the Norwegian Centre for Humanitarian Studies (NCHS). The NCHS was established as a joint initiative between the Chr. Michelsen Institute, the Peace Research Institute Oslo and the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs, with funding from the Research Council of Norway. The NCHS was operational from 2012-2023. It is currently inactive as funding has ended. more

Humanity in War is the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)'s humanitarian law and policy podcast. Hosted by Elizabeth Rushing, Humanity in War will consult cutting edge thinkers with one overarching question in mind: how can we better leverage international humanitarian law and policy to protect the lives and dignity of people affected by armed conflict and violence?For questions and/or feedback, contact ****@icrc.org or ****@icrc.org. more