Improving humanitarian action
with data & digital
The Netherlands Red Cross‘ data and digital initiative 510 aims to help every National Red Cross and Red Crescent Society in need anywhere. Our purpose is to improve the speed, quality and cost-effectiveness of humanitarian aid by creating products and services using data and digital. Read more about how we can help you accelerate your National Society’s digital transformation journey
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Connecting with Communities in Mongolia: The Dzud Response
Continue reading: Connecting with Communities in Mongolia: The Dzud ResponseStarting in late 2023, Mongolia experienced one of its harshest winters in nearly a century. As a result, a widespread dzud — a compound hazard encompassing heavy snowfall, extreme cold, and windstorms — created treacherous living conditions for the livestock of herder…
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Working with Nature to Prevent Climate Disasters in Zambia
Continue reading: Working with Nature to Prevent Climate Disasters in ZambiaWith 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 Solutions – actions to protect, sustainably manage and restore ecosystems – can be a…
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Paving the Way Towards At-Scale Cash Assistance in South Africa
Continue reading: Paving the Way Towards At-Scale Cash Assistance in South AfricaClimate 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 storm surges caused severe flooding of the KwaZulu and Free State provinces in January and…
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Treating patients on the move through effective data management
Continue reading: Treating patients on the move through effective data managementEfficient data management is the backbone of modern humanitarian operations. It enhances coordination, decision-making, and resource allocation by providing reliable, real-time data for better planning and impact assessment. Data management systems also increase transparency, accountability, and preparedness, ensuring aid reaches the most…