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Tech for good — what does it actually look like?

Tech for good — what does it actually look like?

by Humanitech | 17 May 2022 |

New and emerging technologies have the potential to cause both great benefit and harm — yet the processes designed to develop and use these technologies rarely consider the humanitarian and social costs. How can technology be used for good? What does this look like? Who gets a say? These are some of the questions we are exploring at Humanitech, an initiative of Australian Red Cross, dedicated to harnessing the transformational power of technology for good.

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Are we doing enough to prepare for the Future?

Are we doing enough to prepare for the Future?

by Gintare Guzeviciute | 25 Mar 2022 |

The global picture is quite grim – pandemic, protracted conflicts, impacts of climate crisis, growing inequalities and polarisation, increases in gender-based violence and drastic worsening of mental health. In addition, the crisis in Ukraine has brought another layer of uncertainty, complexity and heart-breaking human suffering with global implications. 

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Shamuk, reducing electronic waste by giving it a second life

Shamuk, reducing electronic waste by giving it a second life

by Henry Cáceres | 8 Nov 2021 |

Shamuk, leaving no one behind, is a project that seeks to reduce electronic waste by giving it a second life. Through repowering devices and delivering them to children in rural areas in Ecuador, it also reduces the digital gap and supports school reintegration. The initiative was designed and is led by volunteers from the Ecuadorian Red Cross, with funding and support from the IFRC Solferino Academy. 

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Planet:Red Summit showcased the power of many

Planet:Red Summit showcased the power of many

by Solferino Academy | 28 Oct 2021 |

On October 12-14, 2021, we came together as the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and organised a global, virtual summit Planet:Red. The focus of this summit was on two of the greatest threats in contemporary times, the climate crisis and pandemics, and also on stepping up the Movement’s local action to drive global impact on the humanitarian dimensions of both. 

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Brothers across Borders – Interactive film based on true stories

Brothers across Borders – Interactive film based on true stories

by International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies | 13 Oct 2021 |

Brothers across Borders is an interactive film based on the true stories of Syrian refugees in Turkey. You are Ismaël, a 21 years old Syrian refugee on a mission to find his brother Muhammed. Muhammed, as the oldest brother, went to Turkey to find a new and safer home for the family, but never returned to Syria. Nor has he contacted the family since he left Turkey. Now it’s all up to you. The future of Ismaël, Muhammed and the entire family is in your hands.

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Innovation Competition Results

Innovation Competition Results

by Solferino Academy | 10 Sep 2020 |

The winners of the Innovation competition will be announced. We will also unveil the cartoons that have been prepared during the cartoonathon in the Climate:Red Summit, by a range of professional cartoonists reflecting humorously on the challenges we face in addressing the climate crisis.

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