Discover the best practices in digital and technological products that respond to vulnerabilities and social needs.
510 has co-developed the Impact-Based Forecasting (IBF) Portal - a digital one-stop-shop of information supporting disaster managers in decision-making. The IBF Portal collects forecasting information from meteorological offices or organisations, and translates them into anticipated hazard impacts.
Giving cash to people affected by crises is an effective and transparent way of providing humanitarian assistance. It ensures people have the freedom, dignity and independence to cover their needs. The Netherlands Red Cross’ data and digital team, 510, has developed the 121 Platform to streamline the cash assistance process, making it easy, safe and fast.
Greentsika is an innovative cleantech company based in Madagascar, specializing in at-home waste collection. Through a cloud-based application, a membership card, and real-time GPS tracking, it offers a subscription-based collection service tailored to the needs of households and businesses. Greentsika promotes digital payment methods and ensures efficient tracking for sustainable waste management.
Give Cash was a test by the British Red Cross raising money specifically for cash and voucher assistance (CVA). Give Cash aimed to leverage the position of the Red Cross as innovative leaders in CVA to engage a new audience of “effective altruists”, who want to donate to the most efficient organisations.
We Care Solar empowers communities with innovative clean energy solutions and programs that promote health, education, and economic opportunity. Its award-winning We Care Solar Suitcase® provides reliable solar power to rural health centers, replacing polluting fossil fuel sources and enabling health workers to deliver essential medical services, including emergency obstetric care.
