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Eswatini + 1 more
A journey, not a destination: digital transformation stories from Eswatini and Ireland
People around the globe make use of digital services every day, and humanitarian organizations are no exception. Recognizing the need to accelerate the digital transformation of the Red Cross Red...
We need to prioritise digital products across humanitarian operations. Here’s why.
Our team lead, Maarten van der Veen, discusses the importance of digital products in humanitarian work, emphasizing their significance for more effective, local humanitarian operations. This World...
Where Are They Now? How the Slovak Red Cross Took Control of Their Data
In response to widespread displacement caused by the escalation of hostilities in Ukraine, the Slovak Red Cross, together with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies...
The Added Value of Anticipatory Action in Epidemic Preparedness: Managing Cholera Outbreaks in Cameroon
What if anticipatory action, an established practice to enhance climate resilience, could help us mitigate the impact of not only meteorological, but also biological hazards? Forecasting epidemics –...
From Paper to Precision: How Digital Innovation Transforms Warehouse Management
Effective warehousing is the backbone of humanitarian assistance. It ensures that vital aid supplies can be stored, managed, and rapidly deployed during crises – saving lives and livelihoods...
Unleashing the Power of GIS, Together: The IFRC Network GIS Training Platform
The Red Cross Red Crescent Movement has long channelled innovation to enhance humanitarian efforts. A shining example of this is the new IFRC Network Geoinformation System (GIS) Training Platform, a...
South Sudan + 4 more
From Satellites to Sandbags: Placing Water at the Heart of Climate Action
Water related disasters are among the most destructive crises facing humankind. To mitigate them, early warning systems (EWS) can inform communities of impending hazards in time for them to take...
Championing Digital Community Connections in Georgia
The Red Cross is there to help. To this end, it is vital that information on how to access assistance is easy to find for affected communities. In an increasingly digital world, effective...
IFRC Adopts 121 Platform: Innovative Digital Cash and Voucher Assistance
The Netherlands Red Cross proudly announces that the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has adopted its 121 Platform in contribution to the network’s commitment...
Working with Nature to Prevent Climate Disasters in Zambia
With climate-related hazards projected to reach unprecedented levels in the coming decades, solutions to mitigate their impact on communities around the world are more needed than ever. Nature-based...
Paving the Way Towards At-Scale Cash Assistance in South Africa
Climate change presents severe threats in South Africa where droughts, floods, storms, and fires are becoming more frequent and intense, exposing vulnerable populations to heightened risks. After...
Digital Lifelines: How the Kenya Red Cross Society transforms cash assistance with the 121 platform
By 510 - an initiative of the Netherlands Red Cross As a result of climate-induced extreme weather, large populations in Kenya are experiencing acute food insecurity. To protect lives and...
Together For Localised Humanitarian Action in Uganda
The challenges facing the humanitarian sector today are multifaceted, ranging from health crises to an increase in climate-induced disasters. Uganda is no stranger to this phenomenon, with regular...
Zambia’s Early Action Protocols: A Collaborative Journey
Zambia, significantly affected by climate change, faces the dual threats of floods and droughts. The Zambia Red Cross Society in close coordination with key stakeholders diligently addresses the...
Leveraging Localized Flood Models in Malawi’s Battle Against Rising Waters
Over the past five decades, Malawi has experienced 21 major floods, with projections of these events further increasing in frequency and severity due to climate change. The impact of these floods is...
Netherlands + 1 more
Reaching People Affected with Helpful Information
Migration and displacement pose some of the biggest humanitarian challenges of our time. At the end of 2022, 108.4 million people worldwide were forcibly displaced as a result of ongoing and new...
Enhancing Disaster Response through Social Media Listening: An Innovative Tool for National Societies
In the realm of humanitarian aid and disaster response, staying connected with affected communities is not merely a logistical challenge but a moral imperative. Ensuring that those impacted by crises...
Hungary + 1 more
Supporting Refugees Who Fled Ukraine through a Community-Driven Helpdesk Center
In the realm of humanitarian aid and disaster response, staying connected with affected communities is not merely a logistical challenge but a moral imperative. Ensuring that those impacted by crises...
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices baseline report: Pilot Programmatic Partnership Uganda 2022-2024, January 2023
Introduction Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) and Netherlands Red Cross Society (NLRC) implemented a Knowledge, Attitude and Practices baseline activity for the Pilot Programmatic Partnership Project...