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FOREWORD
As we reflect on the year 2024, it is with both pride and gratitude that I present the HLA’s Annual Report. 2024 has been marked by unprecedented challenges but also remarkable achievements, underscoring the critical importance of our mission to inspire a movement for locally led humanitarian action.
In 2024, the HLA worked in over 40 countries, alongside local leaders and organisations to deliver impactful, contextdriven solutions. Our efforts have been guided by our commitment to ensuring that humanitarian action is not only responsive but rooted in the knowledge and leadership of those closest to the crisis. This approach has enabled us to act swiftly and effectively, reaching remote and vulnerable communities with the support they need.
Our reach and impact have been significant. Over 874,452 people from 195 countries accessed online learning opportunities through our Kaya platform, with 604,942 course enrolments and 297,338 course completions in 2024 alone. Our regional centres played a crucial role in supporting humanitarian responses, training hundreds of humanitarians and forging vital partnerships with local organisations. From addressing acute crises in Afghanistan, Syria, Ethiopia, and Ukraine, to providing sustained assistance in Mali, Venezuela and Türkiye, our work has made a tangible difference in the lives of countless individuals.
I extend my heartfelt thanks to our partners, supporters, and the incredible team at the HLA. Your dedication and collaboration have been instrumental in achieving our mission and driving positive change. Together, we will continue to champion locally driven leadership as the foundation for resilience and innovation in the humanitarian sector.
Rachel O’Brien
Director of the Humanitarian Leadership Academy