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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From Satellites to Sandbags: Placing Water at the Heart of Climate Action
Continue reading: From Satellites to Sandbags: Placing Water at the Heart of Climate ActionHeader artwork: ”I am a Drop of Water” by Rojo Ham, Kigali, 2024 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…
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Championing Digital Community Connections in Georgia
Continue reading: Championing Digital Community Connections in GeorgiaThe 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 communication across multiple platforms is crucial for humanitarian organizations…
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Embracing Data-Driven Early Action Protocols
Continue reading: Embracing Data-Driven Early Action ProtocolsAs climate change intensifies the humanitarian landscape, proactive approaches are needed to lessen the impact of disasters by taking steps to protect lives and livelihoods ahead of time. To deliver context-specific early action, National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies often have an…
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IFRC Adopts 121 Platform: Innovative Digital Cash and Voucher Assistance
Continue reading: IFRC Adopts 121 Platform: Innovative Digital Cash and Voucher AssistanceThe 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 to delivering 50% of humanitarian aid in the form of cash by 2025.…