UK Humanitarian Innovation Hub

🔊 Open call for proposals! We’re looking for service providers or consortia to partner with us on our "Inclusive Solutions for Humanitarian Technology" project focused on creating community-centered technology solutions for #humanitarian settings. Over a two-month period, our chosen partners will work with humanitarian practitioners, crisis-affected communities, and #technology developers to: - Produce practical guidance and methods for inclusive tech solutions in humanitarian aid. - Develop resources that empower communities to shape technologies that are most impactful. - Host participatory workshops and other events to gather diverse insights and high-quality outputs. ✉️ Proposals must be submitted to information@ukhih.org. 📅 Deadline: Friday 22 November, 23:59 Find out more and apply: https://lnkd.in/eR5cEs-f #CallforProposals

⏳ One week left to apply! How can #humanitarian organisations better access and apply #learning from past crises—especially #TacitKnowledge, the deep insights gained through experience and practice that often remain untapped? We’re seeking a service provider or consortium to work with us on our Adaptive Learning for Humanitarian Impact project. Together, we aim to enable more agile, informed responses in future crises. ⏰ Don’t miss this opportunity to help strengthen learning practices across the sector. Apply now! https://lnkd.in/e9rfs5cw

Last month, our Research and Learning Manager, Alex, attended the 2024 NetHope Global Summit in Washington, D.C. The summit focused on Sustainable Technology, #AI, and Data & Information Governance—critical themes shaping the future of the #humanitarian sector in a rapidly changing and increasingly challenging world. Alex has shared his key reflections from the week in a new blog post, highlighting how cross-sector collaboration can drive solutions to today’s most pressing issues. 📖 Read Alex's blog for his takeaways and insights into how we can leverage #technology and data responsibly and how we can keep affected communities central to these innovations. https://lnkd.in/eHEJWRTs

In the first edition of our Humanitarian AI Unpacked newsletter, we launched the first in a new podcast series hosted by Brent O. Phillips, with insights from Sian White (UKHIH), Daniela Weber (NetHope), and Dan Amias (Elrha). In this first episode, our panel share how organisations are leveraging #AI to improve crisis response while tackling issues like bias in data and decision making as well as evidence of value for money around AI. Join us for the conversation, and hear first-hand why responsible AI matters more than ever in #humanitarian contexts. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/e6vX8guW #Podcast #HumanitarianAI #EmergingTech #AIUnpacked

We're excited to introduce our new newsletter, Humanitarian AI Unpacked, brought to you by UK Humanitarian Innovation Hub, Elrha, NetHope, Humanitarian AI Today, and Accelerat(H)er. We'll dive into the powerful opportunities and complex challenges that #AI and emerging tech bring to #humanitarian work. Stay informed on: - Ethical AI use in crises - Tech-driven early warning systems - Balancing innovation with community trust 📰 Don't miss out—join us as we unpack AI’s role in the humanitarian sector. Subscribe today! https://lnkd.in/eYZYfyrS #AI #EmergingTech #HumanitarianTech #EthicalAI #InnovationForGood

How can capacity strengthening and collaborative learning drive lasting change? In addition to our Fellows Programme, we’ve been working to strengthen institutional capacity through our Systems Innovation Partnerships (SIPs), fostering meaningful change from the ground up. In her latest blog post, Yashua from Childcare and Wellness Clinics Research (CWC) in Abuja, Nigeria, shares her reflections on this two-pronged approach—targeted funding and collaborative learning—after a week of impactful workshops in Abuja. As Head of Research at CWC, Yashua highlights the progress of the PULSE project in Nigeria, showcasing how these initiatives have accelerated growth and equipped CWC teams with the essential skills to sustain and expand their efforts. She also explores the role of the UKHIH capacity-strengthening support in empowering her team to lead transformative work across #Nigeria. 👉 Read Yashua’s blog to discover how capacity strengthening and shared learning can drive innovation in community-centered healthcare. https://lnkd.in/eGJ_F7pu

📢 Open call for proposals!   How do #humanitarian organisations access and apply #learning from previous crises - especially #TacitKnowledge (the insights gained through experience, practice, and context) that often stay with individuals? We’re looking for a service provider or consortium to partner with us on the Adaptive Learning for Humanitarian Impact initiative. Together, we’ll explore ways to support more agile and informed responses in new and emerging crises. 💡 Ideation, workshops, and learning exchanges will create practical resources to strengthen organisational capacity and foster cross-sector learning. If you’re ready to work with us to drive innovation and learning in the humanitarian sector, we’d love to hear from you! ✉️ Proposals must be submitted to information@ukhih.org.  📅 Deadline: Friday 22 November, 23:59      Find out more and apply: https://lnkd.in/e9rfs5cw     #CallforProposals #RealTimeLearning

This month’s Humanitarian Evidence and Discourse Summary (HEDS) is packed with valuable insights, showcasing the latest evidence and discussions in #humanitarian action. These summaries feature a curated selection of published evidence, guidance, and discourse that are particularly relevant and impactful for the sector. We’re delighted that this edition was edited by our very own Sian White, who has shared her top recommendations! Check out Sian’s five star reads in the full October summary here: https://lnkd.in/ePC8H2RZ

It’s the final day of our PULSE workshop in Abuja, Nigeria. We're planning ways to share our learnings with Nigerian Red Cross Society, Ethiopian Red Cross society and International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC as well as #humanitarian actors working to improve community involvement in the design, planning and implementation of #vaccination. Thank you Childcare and Wellness Clinics (CWC) for hosting this workshop! Find out more about our PULSE research: https://lnkd.in/enXsgxF2 #CommunityEngagement