A Tale of Two Grassroots Healers: AI4PEP World Humanitarian Day Event
The AI4PEP Global South Network is pleased to invite the community to a special global gathering in honour of World Humanitarian Day 2026. This year’s theme, Act for Humanity, calls on everyone to reflect on the power of community-led action in times of crisis.
There will be an inspiring session titled:
A Tale of Two Grassroots Healers: Engaging Local Communities in Humanitarian Crisis and Emergency Situations for Resilience
Date: Wednesday, 19 August, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM EDT / 12:00 PM GMT
Featured speaker Lyra Verzosa, Consultant in Mental Health and Psychosocial Services (Crisis Response & Humanitarian Settings), Philippines, will share compelling insights on community resilience, grassroots healing, and the vital role of local actors in humanitarian response.
All interested participants are encouraged to register and share this invitation widely within their networks. Participation strengthens the collective effort to elevate community voices and advance humanitarian action.
