🔉 Tune in to our latest podcast! Zoe Hamilton dives into our latest research on 'The Digital Worlds of Displacement-Affected Communities' with research partners to discuss the themes emerging on 📱 access, barriers and usage. Listen here: bit.ly/3BNv6DR #UKAid

"The role of #connectivity goes beyond commerce. It is about sustainable, meaningful connectivity for humanity - before, during and after disaster strikes." Cosmas Zavazava from Int’l Telecommunication Union speaking at the 'Connectivity for Humanitarian Impact' session at #MWC23MP. #M4DatMWC #MWC23

Technology has the power to transform disaster relief & humanitarian aid. We discussed current & future trends in mobile tech for disaster response & humanitarian aid with GSMA Mobile for Development's research & policy director Barnaby Willitts-King & director of strategic partnerships Isaac Kwamy at #MWC23.

Great connecting with Hormuud Telecom senior leadership team yesterday #MWC23. We look forward to working with you!

So powerful.

Do you know a start-up that's developing #ClimateAction solutions for low-income populations and people affected by #ClimateChange in LMICs? Share this info & help them apply for the latest #GSMAInnovationFund➡️bit.ly/41PbhaF #UKAid #Sida

📢 New report! The Mobile for Humanitarian Innovation Annual Report 2022 launches today. This report provides an overview of some of our key activities and successes in 2022. Read more here: bit.ly/400riZd #UKAid

Networking at the Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Weeks #HNPW! Our Member Networks from Vanuatu, Türkiye, Madagascar and Mexico discussed the role of mobile network operators and mobile technology in crisis settings with GSMA Mobile for Development. #Biz4Good

Years of restriction on movement and a global shift to connecting digitally with family and friends solidified the central role of #mobile and catalysed the shift to #digital #humanitarian action. Find out more in the M4H Annual Report ➡️ bit.ly/400riZd #UKAid

Download the Mobile for Humanitarian Innovation Annual Report for key insights on how mobile innovation has impacted the lives of millions of people around the world with #digital humanitarian assistance 🌍 bit.ly/400riZd #UKAid

Disaster preparedness helps to save more lives and just 24 hours’ notice of an impending hazardous event can cut the ensuing damage by 30%. Mobile plays a life-saving role in early warnings and risk alerts. Find out more. bit.ly/3p02GD0 #UKAid

The CoNUA Toolkit supports in assessing the current and potential use of #mobile #connectivity in #humanitarian crises. Visit CoNUA.com now ➡️ bit.ly/3Ma4dzm #UKAid

Mobile #technology is a powerful tool for #humanitarian programming. CoNUA provides the tools to help users understand #mobile phone access, usage, preferences & digital skills amongst populations of concern in a robust & standardised manner ➡️ bit.ly/3Ma4dzm #UKAid

📢 New case study! Learn how #GSMAInnovationFund grantee - SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL - scaled SOLIS Bot to support #refugees with a direct, stable, and practical communication channel. bit.ly/3MtO6M9 #UKAid

Mobile phones are changing the way displaced people and the communities that host them interact with the world. Access to a #mobile phone is invaluable for #refugees. #WorldRefugeeDay #WithRefugees #UKAid bit.ly/3NzjHOi

Last week Barnaby Willitts-King participated in an #ECOSOC panel on digital safe spaces for women and girls in humanitarian settings. Highlighting how the mobile industry is addressing the mobile gender gap in development and humanitarian context.

Come take my job! (N.B. this is a message to humans, not robots) You'll be working with fantastic colleagues HPG (now on Bluesky: hpg-odiglobal.bsky.social) to produce evidence and develop ideas to address thorny challenges that continue to dog the humanitarian system. jobs.theguardian.com/job/8566869/se…

Discover why #digital financial services have become a fixture in #humanitarian assistance & how they play a role in the day-to-day lives of people affected by crisis. Download the latest report from the Mobile for Humanitarian Innovation programme. bit.ly/3JqV0ko #UKAid

Successful humanitarian partnerships are based on a deep understanding of the context. Download the GSMA Humanitarian Partnership Framework to find out more ➡️ ow.ly/M7N350OZfRF #UKAid

*Taps mic* Let's see if anyone is still on here! I'm doing a mapping of the projects involving private #tech companies in #humanitarian response, especially in contexts of violence or conflict. Drop any project in here, I promise I'll go and have a look! accessnow.org/humanitarian-t…