Glossary
We want our content to be as clear and accessible as possible. This glossary explains the key terms, concepts, and acronyms used across the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement and the social innovation ecosystem.
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Accountability
Actions taken before a disaster or crisis occurs, based on forecasts and early warning systems, to reduce humanitarian impact and protect lives and livelihoods.
Anticipatory Action
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
B
Beneficiary
C
Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA)
Community Engagement
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Media Guide
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Open collaboration
By open collaboration, we mean stepping beyond the boundaries of the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement to share our challenges, insights, and solutions with a broad ecosystem of actors — including social entrepreneurs, public institutions, private companies, researchers, and NGOs.
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Social innovation
By social innovation, we mean all solutions designed to address unmet or poorly met social needs and vulnerabilities — from new tools and methods to services, processes, or partnerships that create lasting impact within communities.