Graphic Records of the Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Weeks hosted by the UN
- Julia Bakay
- May 23
- 2 min read
The Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Weeks, co-hosted by United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, is one of the largest humanitarian events of its kind.
In 2026, the event brought together more than 2,000 experts from over 350 organisations, with more than 8,600 participants engaging across both online and in-person sessions. The hybrid event was held from 2–12 March 2026, with in-person gatherings hosted at the Geneva International Conference Centre (CICG). The “Community Day” I joined to capture was introduced this year, creating a dedicated space for deeper discussions around the humanitarian reset and key areas of common concern (see visuals below). This day was focused on the future of humanitarian aid amid shifting global challenges and funding pressures, so naturally, came with many important conversations worth documenting!
Visual Notes are a brilliant way to capture the key takeaways; and it's been an honour to support this event. I joined the HNPW Community Day online, and shared my canvas with the attendees in the room in real-time.
Graphic Records of the Community Sessions at HNPW 2026
Live Graphic Recording during HNPW Keynote Session
Enjoy the recording of this keynote session, with Graphic Recording happening real-time!
These graphic records added great value to the event; showcased real-time during the session, in the great hall during the breaks, and post-event on social media.
A kind note from HNPW on the impact of the Visual Notes:
It was a genuine pleasure working with you during the Keynote Session of the Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week. From the very first conversation, you were responsive, professional, and made the whole collaboration feel effortless.
What you produced went far beyond note-taking. Your visual synthesis of the session captured not just the content, but the energy and meaning behind it, in a way that resonated deeply with participants. To this day, it remains one of the most-engaged pieces of content from the entire event, which says everything about the impact your work had!
To explore the many ways hand-drawn visuals are used by organisations, visit:
