18 Oct 2017
Online communication platforms have become a lifeline for millions of people affected by natural disasters and armed conflicts: social media and messaging apps help maintain contact with family and friends, and provide access to information, such as ...
Tags: Guidance material, Report
23 Nov 2013
This report considers the extent to which Red Cross Red Crescent volunteer action is strengthening community resilience in East Africa, focusing specifically on the unique role of volunteers, and emphasizing the role of National Societies as respecte...
Tags: Awareness material, Communication As Aid, Early Warning Systems, Mobile Technology, Resilience and Disaster Risk Management
21 Oct 2020
Humanitarian Sheltering is a key component to assist affected populations in rebuilding lives and livelihoods. The Open Shelter Database currently hosts information on 160 shelters implemented by different actors in various countries. All shelters re...
Tags: Data set, Report, Infrastructure and Services, Livelihoods and Food Security, Shelter