Artificial Intelligence in Humanitarian Settings

Policies, Case Studies, And Resources of Artificial Intelligence in Humanitarian Settings

This observatory is developed through the Technical Working Group (TWG)—a cross-sector body led by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) and co-led by the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), in partnership with the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Bringing together senior government representatives, donors, UN agencies, humanitarian organisations, and academia. The TWG shapes technical direction, validates outputs, and ensures alignment with responsible AI governance and ethical safeguards, while actively curating the content featured on this observatory.

This is a collaboration is supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Qatar Fund for Development and the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office to advance ethical AI practices in humanitarian contexts across the MENA region. The initiative is led by Qatar University with contributions from HBKU, MOPH, Qatar Charity, Qatar Red Crescent, Education Above All, WHO, OCHA, UNESCO, QCRI, QRDI, and Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar.

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Qatar's Humanitarian AI

Explore Qatar-specific AI ethics frameworks, case studies from the GCC, and data-driven insights on humanitarian AI across the MENA region.

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Global AI ethics and Policies.

Browse AI ethical frameworks, national strategies, and policy guidelines from organizations and countries worldwide.

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Case Studies

Discover real-world examples of AI at the intersection of technology and humanitarian aid from organizations worldwide.

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Data & Analytics

Explore interactive visualizations and insights drawn from our database of AI ethics policies, case studies, and humanitarian resources.

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The Innovative Approaches Driving This Observatory

Collaborative Partnership

COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP

This observatory is developed through the Technical Working Group (TWG)—a cross-sector body led by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) and co-led by the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), in partnership with the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Bringing together senior government representatives, donors, UN agencies, humanitarian organisations, and academia. The TWG shapes technical direction, validates outputs, and ensures alignment with responsible AI governance and ethical safeguards, while actively curating the content featured on this observatory.

Global Intelligence

GLOBAL INTELLIGENCE

The platform aggregates global and regional information on how AI is being applied across humanitarian contexts, highlighting what works, existing challenges, and critical ethical considerations. Interactive analytics and visualisations provide insights into trends, geographic distribution, and sectoral use of AI, enabling evidence-informed decision-making.

Humanitarian Sector Approach

HUMANITARIAN SECTOR APPROACH

All humanitarian sectors represented in this observatory are aligned with a Humanitarian Sector Approach, ensuring consistency with internationally recognized humanitarian coordination frameworks. This allows users to explore AI applications across sectors such as health, protection, food security, shelter, education, and others using a standardized humanitarian language.

Qatar's Humanitarian AI

Explore Qatar-specific AI ethics frameworks, case studies from the GCC, and data-driven insights on humanitarian AI across the MENA region.

Qatar's Humanitarian AI

Explore how Qatar University and the British Embassy are collaborating to establish best practices and foster responsible AI innovation in humanitarian contexts. This section showcases Qatar-specific AI ethics frameworks, case studies from local organisations, survey analytics on AI readiness in the region, and curated resources tailored for Qatar-based humanitarian initiatives.

Qatar University Campus

QATAR UNIVERSITY CAMPUS

Humanitarian AI Projects

AI-POWERED HUMANITARIAN INITIATIVES

Community Impact

COMMUNITY-FOCUSED SOLUTIONS

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Global AI ethics and Policies.

Explore comprehensive AI ethics frameworks and policy guidelines from international organizations, governments, and humanitarian agencies worldwide.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN HUMANITARIAN SETTINGS

Discover real-world applications of AI in humanitarian operations — from disaster response and refugee assistance to healthcare delivery and crisis prediction across diverse regions.

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Data & Analytics

Explore data visualizations and insights from our database of AI ethics policies, case studies, and humanitarian resources across the MENA region.

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Resources Hub

Access curated tools, datasets, and learning materials to support ethical AI implementation in humanitarian settings — from technical guides to open datasets and training resources.

AI Tools

Practical platforms and software for ethical AI development

Datasets

Curated data collections for AI training and analysis

Guides & Tutorials

Step-by-step resources for implementation

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