Floods in Kenya have impacted 43 counties, prompting the Kenya Red Cross Society and the International Centre for Humanitarian Affairs (ICHA) to deploy drones and satellite imagery for disaster response. This story highlights how innovation can enhance disaster...
Innovation Stories
APDRC’s Approach to Innovation: Building Endless Connections
Stepping into 2024, the Asia Pacific Disaster Resilience Center (APDRC) reflects on a year of innovation, notably launching the RE: Climate Resilience Campaign, marking a milestone in addressing global challenges. Launching a New Chapter in Climate Resilience As we...
The Humanitarian Data Detective game — A new way to encourage use of IFRC GO
Over the past month, we have been collaborating with IFRC Solferino Academy to create a game which draws a new audience to GO Platform. In this article, we explain the motives, process and results of this fun project. GO’s hidden treasures Last...
AI is changing our humanitarian work
With the incessant noise about AI and generative AI, teams from the IFRC network are continually exploring. How can we adjust our work with these new tools? What are the needs and restrictions to the use of AI in our work? AI is changing our humanitarian work, and...
Transforming National Societies, one innovation support system at a time
The IFRC Solferino Academy has embarked on an ambitious journey of innovation within National Societies. By helping these organisations establish their own innovation support systems, tailored to their unique needs, contexts and objectives, they are sowing the seeds...
Generative AI in the IFRC Network
In a world where technological advancements are reshaping industries and societies, integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into humanitarian aid has emerged as a promising frontier. The Generative AI (GenAI) workshop at the IFRC provided a platform for experts,...