Be My Eyes, how can smartphones improve the daily life of blind people
Be My Eyes is a free smartphone app that connects people who are blind or have low vision with sighted volunteers and companies through live video, supporting them in daily life.
Solutions
The French Red CrossCrisisTech as a tool
Ebola, the isolation device of the French Red Cross in DRC
The French Red Cross operates in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to fight against the Ebola Virus Disease outbreaks (3 successive outbreaks since May 2018). To ensure the isolation of people suffering from Ebola, the French Red Cross has designed "bubbles", an innovative isolation device.
The Egyptian Red CrescentTech as a toolWorking together
Volunteers in every street, the power of Whatsapp during the pandemic
Since the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic, and with the possible risks that were encountered with the field missions, Egyptian Red Crescent (ERC) created a new strategy for the Volunteer management by shifting most of the volunteering processes and activities online in order to keep the continuity of its volunteering missions with the least possible risks.
Shelter MoversCrisisWorking together
Shelter Movers: Empowering Journeys to Safety
Shelter Movers is a national volunteer-powered charity that provides free moving and storage services to victims fleeing abuse. In collaboration with community agencies and local businesses, they support families transitioning to a life free of violence.
