Global connections
The Humanitarian Xchange has connected over 1,000 humanitarians across Baghdad, Uganda, Port Sudan and Nigeria since 2024.
How it all started
Humanitarian Xchange (HX) provides collaborative space for knowledge-sharing, peer learning, and cross-sectoral dialogue among humanitarian practitioners, local responders, funding partners, academicians and researchers globally.
“The largest gathering of humanitarians in the UK for over 50 years.” – David Ball, Founder and Chairman of event partner Brandfuel Ltd.
In February 2024, the inaugural Humanitarian Xchange (HX24) held in London, UK and online, marking a significant milestone in fostering global dialogue in the humanitarian sector. The event was hosted by the Humanitarian Leadership Academy (HLA) in collaboration with founding co-partner Save the Children UK and event partner Brandfuel.
After being named best Charity Event/Event for Positive Change at the Conference and Event Awards Ceremony that same year, HLA went on to hold Humanitarian Xchange in Gaziantep, and Sarajevo in partnership with Save the Children International Türkiye Country Office, Save the Children International Syria Response Office and the Balkans Migration and Displacement Hub (BMDH).
Since 2025, with support from Google.org and the Centre for Disaster Philanthropy, HX has continued to convene passionate humanitarians and organisations – holding contextually tailored events in Baghdad, Kampala, Port Sudan and in 2026 in Abuja. Including online-only webinars covering specific humanitarian topics.
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Launch of the Humanitarian Xchange
17th August 2023
Call to inspire one million humanitarians who will drive real impact and change
9th February 2024
Humanitarian Xchange named Best Charity Event/Event for Positive Change in the Conference and Event Awards
17th July 2024
Humanitarian Xchange 2024 shortlisted in the Purpose Awards EMEA
24th April 2024
Humanitarian Xchange: a look at the past year
20th February 2025
Building Resilience in the Context of Protracted Crises | HX workshop in Sarajevo
17th December 2024
Local leaders and youth unite at HX Baghdad to shape Iraq’s humanitarian future
28th April 2025
Humanitarian Xchange Kampala: Advancing Locally Led Response in East Africa
25th June 2025
Carrying the weight, sharing the weight – HX Kampala
30th June 2025
Humanitarian Xchange Port Sudan: Strengthening Response through Collaboration and Innovation
18th September 2025
HX Abuja: Strengthening Local Voices, Partnerships and Innovation in Humanitarian Response
28th July 2026
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