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The IFRC Solferino Academy helps humanitarians find creative solutions to complex challenges.
Championing Local Innovation: Debunking Blood Donation Myths in Uganda’s Refugee Settlements

Championing Local Innovation: Debunking Blood Donation Myths in Uganda’s Refugee Settlements

by IFRC Solferino Academy | 14 Nov 2025 |

Youth Volunteer Natukunda Bernard leads an innovative blood donation awareness project in Uganda’s refugee settlements. Supported by IFRC Solferino Academy, this community-driven initiative leverages AI technology, translation tools, and digital storytelling to combat misinformation, promote safe blood donation, and strengthen humanitarian community engagement and local innovation.

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In the Heart of the Rainforest: A Journey to Rediscover Leadership

In the Heart of the Rainforest: A Journey to Rediscover Leadership

by IFRC Solferino Academy | 10 Oct 2025 |

The IFRC Solferino Academy Leadership Bootcamp in Panama’s rainforest brought together Latin American and Caribbean humanitarian leaders to strengthen adaptive leadership, resilience and systems thinking. Through experiential learning and collaborative foresight, participants co-created strategies for sustainable humanitarian impact, advancing innovative leadership and solidarity across National Societies in the Americas.

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Announcing a New Innovation Partnership with Monash University Malaysia

Announcing a New Innovation Partnership with Monash University Malaysia

by IFRC Solferino Academy | 11 Feb 2025 |

We are delighted to announce an exciting partnership between the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and Monash University Malaysia. This collaboration sets the stage for the establishment of an IFRC Solferino Academy Global Innovation Partnership in Southeast Asia, expanding on the success of IFRC’s partnership with Monash University Australia—which led to the joint youth innovation initiative, Limitless, winning Silver at the 2022 Global Good Awards.

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This is Your Award!

This is Your Award!

by IFRC Solferino Academy | 2 Mar 2023 | ,

Spanish Red Cross have opened their Tech Awards to all Red Cross & Red Crescent volunteers and staff around the world who have been creating and deploying innovative technology solutions for their communities and National Societies. This is Your Award!

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