- 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… Read more: From Satellites to Sandbags: Placing Water at the Heart of Climate Action
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Treating patients on the move through effective data management
Efficient 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… Read more…
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Adapting to the Consequences of Climate Change
The 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… Read more…
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Digital Lifelines: How the Kenya Red Cross Society Transforms Cash Assistance With the 121 Platform
As a result of climate-induced extreme weather, large populations in Kenya are experiencing acute food insecurity. To protect lives and livelihoods, the Kenya Red Cross Society has been distributing cash among affected communities… Read more…
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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 exposure to floods, droughts, landslides… Read more…
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Strengthening Cash Assistance in Ukraine: Collaborative Digital Solutions in Action
The escalation of the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, combined with harsh winter temperatures, has exacerbated living conditions for affected communities. In response, the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement has come together, with the… Read more…