Connectivity for Refugees: What have we learned?

Connectivity for Refugees: What have we learned?

Malaysia. Skyping with family members separated by boat crisis. Photo Credit: © UNHCR/Keane Shum Following on from last week’s post, today we’re going to unpack some of the lessons learned from the first pilots delivered through the Connectivity for Refugees...
What does Innovation ≠ Technology mean?

What does Innovation ≠ Technology mean?

In the humanitarian sector, knowing even a little bit about technology can take you a long way. Comparatively, with many other sectors public and private, we’ve been a little behind the times when it comes to adopting and adapting to new technologies and bringing in...
Teaching a ‘robot’ to detect xenophobia online

Teaching a ‘robot’ to detect xenophobia online

A robot? Not exactly. Machine learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are two buzzwords, particularly when talking about the realm of data innovation. Artificial Intelligence is the ability that machines have to mimic the cognitive processes of humans. The word...
From big data to humanitarian-in-the-loop algorithms

From big data to humanitarian-in-the-loop algorithms

The Data Revolution is no longer a new topic but a reality trying to catch up with the expectations it has generated. The private sector is investing billions in new start-ups and technology companies that can ingest the vast amounts of data generated by citizens and...