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.
Grupo Promesa, founded by Ashoka Fellow Julio Álvarez, operates in Mexico, promoting environmental education in schools and businesses. Through innovative programs, it encourages the adoption of sustainable habits, such as waste management and recycling, to create long-lasting environmental impact. By combining education with practical solutions, Grupo Promesa empowers individuals and organizations to make eco friendly changes in their daily lives.
The Mexican Red Cross (MRC) implemented a technological system that facilitates the collection, organisation and analysis of information on institutional management and intervention results. Its purpose is to generate an institutional culture of continuous improvement that responds to the problems and needs of the Mexican population and legitimises MRC’s intervention among interest groups.
The emergency control system is cloud-based and allows the operation control of ambulances and rescue vehicles of the Mexican Red Cross. It includes management algorithms, supervision, geolocation, management of personnel, vehicles, supplies and the registry of pre-hospital care (FRAP) in a digital format.
