A new strategy period began for the Humanitarian Leadership Academy in 2025, amid significant changes in the humanitarian sector. This shift occurred during a time when UN-coordinated appeals were underfunded, with less than a third of the needed funds being provided in 2024. The year also saw a reduction in USAID funding, leading to programme closures and staff reductions.

Additionally, the sector faced complex and protracted crises, as well as challenges in localisation efforts. Further details on the Humanitarian Leadership Academy's new strategy and its impact are available from the source. The academy is evolving to become a more focused organisation, with a sharpened role in the humanitarian sector.