Improving humanitarian action
with data & digital
The Netherlands Red Cross‘ data and digital unit 510 aims to help every National Red Cross and Red Crescent Society in need anywhere. Our purpose is to improve the speed, quality and cost-effectiveness of humanitarian aid by creating products and services using data and digital. Read more about how we can help you accelerate your National Society’s digital transformation journey
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INTERVIEW | Humans of 510: Stories Behind the Data
Continue reading: INTERVIEW | Humans of 510: Stories Behind the DataIn conversation with Ira Badyal At the Netherlands Red Cross’ data and digital team, 510, we believe that behind every innovation is a person whose skills, dedication, and vision make humanitarian action faster, smarter, and more inclusive. Our Humans of 510 series shines a…
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Social Media Listening in Ukraine: Locally Led Insights, Real Time Response
Continue reading: Social Media Listening in Ukraine: Locally Led Insights, Real Time ResponseHumanitarian action thrives when it’s guided by community voices. Amid the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, the Ukrainian Red Cross Society intended to gain an unbiased understanding of the needs, feedback and sentiments of people affected, and be able to target activities to…
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INTERVIEW | Humans of 510: Stories Behind the Data
Continue reading: INTERVIEW | Humans of 510: Stories Behind the DataIn conversation with Erna Goudt At the Netherlands Red Cross’ data and digital team, 510, we believe that behind every innovative solution is a person whose skills, dedication, and vision make humanitarian action faster, smarter, and more inclusive. Our Humans of 510…
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EXTERNAL | Enhancing Anticipatory Action Through Impact-Based Forecasting
Continue reading: EXTERNAL | Enhancing Anticipatory Action Through Impact-Based ForecastingRed Social Innovation explores how shifting from traditional weather forecasts to impact-based forecasting empowers humanitarian organizations to act proactively before disasters strike. By focusing on the potential consequences of extreme weather events – such as damage to homes or threats to livelihoods…