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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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…
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Understanding Data and Digital in Humanitarian Action: 510’s Approach
Continue reading: Understanding Data and Digital in Humanitarian Action: 510’s ApproachThe Netherlands Red Cross’ data and digital team, 510, has become one of the leading establishments supporting humanitarian organizations in providing aid to people affected in some of the world’s most hazardous and conflict-ridden areas in innovative ways. Together with the 510…
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Adapting to the Consequences of Climate Change
Continue reading: Adapting to the Consequences of Climate ChangeThe effects of climate change are becoming increasingly apparent worldwide. This has major consequences for people all over the world, with those in the most vulnerable situations being hit the hardest. They are faced with failed harvests, prolonged periods of drought or…