In reality, education receives only 2% of humanitarian aid. UNHCR considers education a basic right, “one that is vital in restoring hope and dignity to people driven from their homes.” Unfortunately higher education is often a luxury for those who have...
I recently read an article titled “Design is more than perfume, aesthetics and trends” written by Richard van der Laken, founder of What Design Can Do. I was surprised not only by his honesty on the potential impact of design but the real need for new ideas from...
Lack of access to funding should never be a barrier to the innovation process for humanitarians, and so we’ve rounded up a list of ten sources of funding for humanitarian and social innovators. From private sector grants and cash awards, to funding schemes...
Outdoor lighting facilities improve visibility and safety in public / remote areas, reduce the risk of SGBV, and lower the incidence of crime and vandalism, improving the lives of refugees. They also enable more community gatherings and social activities. Providing...
Four years since the start of the conflict, some 625,000 Syrian refugees have fled for their lives to neighbouring Jordan, caught up in the worst humanitarian crisis of our time. Azraq refugee camp was opened last year to help cope with the influx. The sturdy, metal...