Open call for applications! 📢 Are you interested in geospatial data for humanitarians? If so, we want to hear from you! We have an exciting new opportunity for hands-on support to help smaller #humanitarian organisations in #EastAfrica use geospatial data and tools in their work. This will help to improve contextual awareness and be more prepared for weather-related crises. 📅 Application deadline: 4 September, 23.59 BST Find out more and apply: https://lnkd.in/e9EX7MTU This opportunity is managed by Caribou Space, supported by the UK Humanitarian Innovation Hub and with technical support provided by MapAction and Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team Carlotta M. Nicki McGoh Felix Mutua Laura Mugeha #GeospatialData
UK Humanitarian Innovation Hub
Non-profit Organizations
Leveraging UK expertise to improve international humanitarian action
About us
We bring together diverse perspectives and UK expertise to deliver pioneering research and innovation that supports humanitarian action around the world.
- Website
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https://www.ukhih.org/
External link for UK Humanitarian Innovation Hub
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- London
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2020
- Specialties
- research, humanitarian response, innovation , and capacity building
Locations
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Primary
1 St John's Lane
London, EC1M 4AR, GB
Employees at UK Humanitarian Innovation Hub
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Sian White
Humanitarian innovation specialist, Behavioural Scientist and Public Health Researcher
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Brent O. Phillips
Humanitarian AI Today podcast producer, Health and Explainable AI Research Lab Assistant, Google Developer Student Club Lead, Google CSRMP Class of…
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Mark Beagan
Head of Operations, The UK Humanitarian Innovation Fund
Updates
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“Over the last few years, the [East Africa] region has experienced severe flooding and extended periods of drought. Humanitarian organisations, critical in responding to these crises, have often struggled with limited resources, making effective response and preparedness challenging. However, geospatial technology - such as maps, satellite imagery, and geospatial information systems - can be a powerful tool for these organisations,” says Laura Mugeha, Caribou Space Technical Fellow. Find out more from Laura in the film below, as she explains how #geospatialdata can be a valuable resource for #humanitarians. 💡 Our call for applications for Geospatial Data and Technical Support for Humanitarians in East Africa is now open. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/dmfYACQ2 📅 Deadline: 4 September 2024
📢 Deadline approaching for Geospatial Data and Technical Support for Humanitarians in East Africa. Are you a #humanitarian organisation in East Africa? The deadline to apply for hands-on #geospatial data and technical support is fast approaching! 🌍 ⏰ Deadline: September 4, 2024 🖥️ Watch our Technical Fellow, Laura Mugeha, based in Nairobi, Kenya, share more about this opportunity in the video below! Apply here: https://lnkd.in/ec-PVmXJ UK Humanitarian Innovation Hub MapAction Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team Nicki McGoh Carlotta M. Felix Mutua Gemma Davies Duncan Kebut
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We’re excited to see the release of a new Wilton Park report, which provides a summary of a convening workshop we attended in May. We were pleased that our research on #AI helped shape the agenda for this important dialogue. The report offers interesting insights into the use and development of AI, ensuring it aligns with humanitarian ethics and principles. Read the full report 👉 https://lnkd.in/e9eVxVkp In the short film below, our director Sian White discusses the complexities of AI in humanitarian contexts, considering the ethical dilemmas, potential benefits, and the critical steps we must take to navigate this emerging landscape. #artificialintelligence #humanitarianAI
💬 ‘When there’s an emerging technology like AI, there’s a real temptation to think this is going to be the silver bullet that can really help us’ Sian White of UK Humanitarian Innovation Hub discusses the risks & benefits of using AI in the humanitarian sector. #artificialintelligence #humanitarianAI
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With #humanitarian crises increasing in scale and frequency, new solutions and tools are needed to better predict and manage crises, and reduce their impact. We’re working with RAND Europe, Athena Infonomics and glass.ai, to identify opportunities for guidance and foresight to support responsible emerging technology adoption. https://lnkd.in/emKdqY9U Explore some of these initial ideas below 👇 #emergingtechnology
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We’re excited to welcome another Senior Research and Learning Manager to the Hub! Alex brings a wealth of experience in #research and data analysis, and the innovative use of technology, such as satellites and AI in crisis situations, to help #humanitarians better track and predict needs and design effective programmes. With a strong background in partnership development and a deep understanding of the humanitarian sector, Alex has worked with organisations like Mercy Corps, IMPACT Initiatives, British Red Cross, and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, with a focus on the MENA region. Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Alex! https://lnkd.in/eif7jQ7H
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In our report, "Somali Capacities to Respond to Crisis are Changing: How are Humanitarian Actors Responding?" (Nov 2023), we took a fresh perspective on the 2022-23 drought response in #Somalia. We explored a key question: As Somalia and its people have evolved—some might even say transformed—since the 2011 famine, has the aid system kept pace with these new realities? 📘 Read the insightful blog written by Peter Hailey, Director of the Centre for Humanitarian Change, as he reflects on what’s changed (and what hasn’t) nine months after this report was released. #humanitarianresponse #humanitarian
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Are you a visionary leader ready to tackle global humanitarian challenges? Elrha is searching for their next CEO, who can: - Inspire and lead teams with integrity and empathy - Deliver impactful, evidence-based research and innovative solutions - Work with global partners to address critical humanitarian issues Do you have what it takes to drive transformative change and tackle complex global challenges? Apply now! https://bit.ly/4708sXm 📅 Deadline for applications: Monday 23 September 2024, 17:00 BST. #HumanitarianJobs #CareerOpportunities #HumanitarianResearch #ImpactJobs #LeadershipRole #UKAidJobs #CharityJobs
We’re on a global search to find our next CEO! Are you a visionary leader with a passion for tackling complex humanitarian challenges? Can you inspire and lead our teams with empathy and integrity, drive transformative change, and make a significant global impact through the delivery of our long-term strategy? Join us and be at the forefront of addressing some of the world's most challenging humanitarian problems through evidence-based research and innovative solutions, working collectively with global partners and stakeholders to drive forward thinking and initiatives. We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups and from low-and middle-income countries. We will be able to offer visa sponsorship if the preferred candidate does not already have the right to work in the UK. Relocation assistance may also be available, subject to conditions. Read our CEO Candidate Pack here: https://bit.ly/4708sXm We’re accepting applications on a rolling basis until Monday 23 September 2024 at 17:00 BST. #HumanitarianJobs #CareerOpportunities #HumanitarianResearch #ImpactJobs #LeadershipRole #UKAidJobs #CharityJobs
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Are you a surgical provider with experience in, or interest in, delivering care in crisis settings? The Royal College of Surgeons of England wants to hear from you! Please do take a few moments to complete this survey and help shape the future of surgical responses in conflict areas. https://lnkd.in/e9Wv6p2R #globalsurgery #humanitariansurgery #humanitarian
Supporting surgical care in conflict, crisis or disaster settings If you are a surgical provider who has worked in / is interested in supporting surgical care in crisis settings, please fill in this The Royal College of Surgeons of England survey, helping us to understand how surgeons worldwide contribute to humanitarian response efforts overseas. https://lnkd.in/e9Wv6p2R #globalsurgery #humanitariansurgery
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In July, we launched a new Directory of Humanitarian Academic Research Centres in the UK to support the process of locating, and accessing relevant UK humanitarian academic expertise for timely and effective crisis response. Now, Ana Florescu and Kiran Dulay at Science Practice have provided an overview of the types of expertise academics can bring to humanitarian crises, ways of engaging with them, and considerations when exploring collaborations. It builds on insights gathered while engaging with diverse stakeholders during the scoping phase of developing the Directory of Humanitarian Academic Research Centres in the UK: https://lnkd.in/gBnCh-NC 📖 Read the blog below to find out more about the role of #academic expertise in #humanitarian response:
The role of academic expertise in humanitarian response
UK Humanitarian Innovation Hub on LinkedIn
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Last week, Caribou Space hosted a Q&A webinar to provide guidance on our open call for applications for Geospatial Data and Technical Support for Humanitarians in East Africa. The session offers valuable insights into this opportunity, designed to provide smaller #humanitarian organisations in #EastAfrica with practical support for integrating #geospatialdata and tools into their work. 📺 Watch the recording here: https://lnkd.in/ea4mdyWQ 📄 FAQs: We've compiled responses to queries from those who attended the webinar in this FAQ document: https://lnkd.in/g_WbUzZ2 🗓️ Application Deadline: 4 September, 23:59 BST Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/e9EX7MTU
🔔 Thank You for Joining Our Q&A Webinar on the Geospatial Data and Technical Support for Humanitarians in East Africa! 🌍 Your enthusiasm and insightful questions made for an engaging session, and we’re thrilled to see so much interest in leveraging #geospatial tools to enhance #humanitarian efforts in the region. 🚀 📽️ Missed the session? No worries! You can catch up by watching the recording (https://lnkd.in/gn7jqThz). We have also uploaded the presentation slides (https://lnkd.in/geftsdSj) and the FAQs (https://lnkd.in/g_WbUzZ2). For any further questions contact us at [email protected]. 🙋♀️ Remember to submit your application by the 4th of September: https://lnkd.in/ec-PVmXJ. Nicki McGoh Gemma Davies Duncan Kebut Carlotta M. Monica Nthiga Alice Almond Felix Mutua Laura Mugeha
Q&A Webinar: Call for Applications Geospatial Data and Technical Support for Humanitarians
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