About the course

Humanitarian crises are complex and fast-moving. Many professionals feel unsure how to use AI without compromising humanitarian principles. This course addresses those concerns directly, showing you how to apply Generative AI practically, ethically, and responsibly. Grounded in the Generative AI Capability Framework, you’ll learn through short lessons, real-world scenarios, and hands-on activities. By the end, you’ll have the skills and confidence to use AI to support decision-making, coordination, and resilience — without losing sight of humanitarian values.

Meet Your Instructor

I’m Jonathan Wong, Founder of CloudPedagogy and Lead AI Educator, with over 20 years’ experience in higher education, research, and data science. My work focuses on applying Generative AI to enhance teaching, research, and humanitarian practice, while advancing ethical AI governance. In this course, I share practical frameworks, tools, and examples developed through applied work in education and crisis contexts. Whether you’re new to AI or building on existing skills, you’ll gain strategies to use AI effectively, creatively, and responsibly.

What you'll learn

Understand Generative AI

Grasp how GenAI works, its capabilities, and its limits in crisis contexts.

Identify Risks

Spot misinformation, bias, and cultural blind spots in AI outputs.

Apply Practical Tools

Use templates, checklists, and guides to embed responsible AI in your work.

Curriculum

8 Chapters · 37 Lessons

  1. 1

    Course Introduction

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      Generative AI Literacy in Humanitarian Crisis

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      Legal Disclaimer & Terms of Use

  2. 2

    AI Awareness and Orientation

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      AI Awareness and Orientation Overview

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      What is Generative AI and How Does It Work?

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      Myths and Realities of AI in Humanitarian Contexts

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      Risks in Crisis Settings

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      Activity: Spot the Error in an AI-Generated Health Advisory

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      Downloadable Resources

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    Human–AI Co-Agency

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      Human–AI Co-Agency Overview

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      When to Use AI—and When Not To

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      Role Clarity in Humanitarian Workflows

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      Collaborative Prompting and Accountability

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      Activity: Role-Mapping Exercise for AI-Assisted Refugee Registration

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      Downloadable Resource

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    Generative Practice and Innovation

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      Generative Practice and Innovation Overview

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      Innovation in Humanitarian Operations

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      Safe Experimentation in High-Stakes Contexts

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      Amplifying Community Voices through AI

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      Activity: Prototype an AI-Generated Community Engagement Message

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      Downloadable Resource

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    Ethics, Equity, and Impact

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      Ethics, Equity, and Impact Overview

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      Humanitarian Principles Meet AI Ethics

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      Bias and Power in AI Systems

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      Anticipating Unintended Consequences

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      Activity: Audit an AI-Generated Refugee Assistance Plan for Equity Risks

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      Downloadable Resources

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    Decision-Making and Governance

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      Decision-Making and Governance Overview

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      The Need for Oversight in Crisis Tech

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      Practical Governance Tools

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      Participatory Decision-Making with AI

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      Activity: Design a Governance Protocol for an AI Translation Tool

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    Reflection, Learning, and Renewal

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      Reflection, Learning, and Renewal Overview

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      Why Reflection Sustains Responsible AI

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      Setting Up Feedback Mechanisms

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      Building Organisational Learning Culture

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      Activity: Mini-Retrospective on AI-Assisted Logistics

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    Wrap-Up and Next Steps

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      Wrap-Up and Next Steps