NetHope’s Regional Chapters are exclusive spaces where Members connect, collaborate, and spark digital innovation closest to where they work. From Africa to Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America & the Caribbean, the Middle East & North Africa, and North America, Chapters give Members a trusted forum to share lessons, tackle pressing digital challenges, and shape region-specific strategies.
Chapters are Member-only communities and are a direct way for Member staff to meet peers, test new approaches, and influence how technology supports humanitarian and development outcomes. If you are part of a Member organization, you can join any regional Chapter to connect with peers, influence strategy, and amplify your impact! Find out more on the NetHope Network!
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Africa Chapter
The Africa Chapter is extremely active and home to Africa Is Talking, a lively monthly forum where Members dive into real-world nonprofit digital solutions, from responsible AI to cybersecurity. Members share playbooks, case studies, and implementation lessons, building resilience together across the continent. This is the place to plug into Africa’s digital nonprofit network.
The Francophone Africa Chapter continues to create vital connections between Members working across diverse contexts. We thank the dedicated colleagues who bring their voices, perspectives, and expertise to strengthen dialogue and knowledge-sharing in French-speaking Africa. Their efforts ensure the Chapter reflects the realities on the ground while driving forward shared digital priorities for the region.
Asia-Pacific (APAC) Chapter
From disaster response to digital inclusion, the APAC Chapter connects Members across a vast and diverse region. This is where country teams and field staff trade practical advice on connectivity, governance, and safe adoption of emerging technologies.
We are grateful to the strong Member voices who continue to bring energy and perspective to the Asia-Pacific Chapter. Their active participation and consistent presence make this Chapter a vibrant space for cross-country collaboration and shared learning across the region.
Europe Chapter
The Europe Chapter brings Members together on shared challenges from budgeting for technology costs, to IT workforce and infrastructure planning, to cybersecurity and use of AI and other emerging technologies. It’s a hub for cross-border collaboration where Members explore how digital tools can make humanitarian work more effective and secure.
We are grateful to the many Members who continue to contribute their expertise and perspectives to the Europe Chapter. Their engagement helps create a collaborative space where organizations can exchange insights, address shared digital challenges, and strengthen the role of technology in humanitarian and development work across the region.
Latin America (LATAM) Chapter
In the LATAM Chapter, Spanish and Portuguese-speaking Members gather to share ICT4D practices, explore data use, and tackle infrastructure gaps. It’s where regional expertise meets global support, driving innovation tailored to local realities.
A heartfelt thank you to the LATAM Members. Their dedication keeps the Chapter thriving as a space for collaboration, innovation, and regional solidarity. We also deeply appreciate the many active members across the region whose contributions strengthen the Chapter’s impact.
Middle East & North Africa (MENA) Chapter
Operating in some of the world’s most complex contexts, the MENA Chapter focuses on cybersecurity, continuity, and responsible use of data and AI. Here, Members exchange safeguarding practices and digital strategies that keep staff and communities safe while pushing innovation forward, even in challenging conditions.
The MENA Chapter is steadily growing into a hub for shared learning and peer support across the region. We are grateful to our founding Member organizers and attendees for anchoring the Chapter’s work. Their dedicated input ensures the Chapter remains a trusted space for collaboration and advancing collective impact.
North America Chapter
The North America Chapter anchors NetHope’s work in the US and Canada. It’s where Members gather with peers and partners to tackle digital governance, cybersecurity, and the next wave of humanitarian technology. Recent convenings have explored emerging AI applications, data protection, and cross-sector collaboration - making it the go-to space for innovation at scale.
We extend our thanks to the Members who actively participate in the North America Chapter and help drive thoughtful dialogue on emerging technologies, digital governance, and cross-sector collaboration. Their contributions ensure the Chapter remains a valuable forum for shared learning and innovation.
