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M4H Innovation Fund lessons and outcomes: SOLIS Bot

The GSMA Mobile for Humanitarian Innovation Fund aims to promote innovation in using mobile technology to address humanitarian challenges. The

Climate change adaptation and livelihood restoration in Tana River Delta

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Climate change and land degradation threatens livelihoods and food security of rural communities across Tana River Delta. In response, World Vision Kenya (WVK) – a Christian relief, advocacy and development organisation – have embraced ...

Mobile for Humanitarian Innovation Annual Report 2022

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In 2022, despite many countries in the world experiencing some respite from COVID-19, millions more people were pushed (and continue to be) into needing humanitarian assistance, primarily due to conflict, but also often compound risks ...

M4H Innovation Fund lessons and outcomes: Improving refugee access to clean energy

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The GSMA Mobile for Humanitarian Innovation Fund aims to promote innovation in using mobile technology to address humanitarian challenges. The second round of the Fund focused on providing support to test new technical solutions; ...

Mobile for Humanitarian Innovation Podcast – Episode 11:
Climate Change

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In Episode 11, Carol Gitobu (Market Engagement Manager, Mobile for Humanitarian Innovation at GSMA) hosts an interview-style discussion with Daniel Odongo from Ushahidi and Jedidah Ganira representing World Vision Kenya. The podcast ...

M4H Innovation Fund lessons and outcomes: Enabling access to energy through innovative battery solutions by UHD in Uganda

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Mobile for Humanitarian Innovation Podcast – Episode 10:
Digital Worlds

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In Episode 10, Zoe Hamilton (Senior Insights Manager, Mobile for Humanitarian Innovation at GSMA) hosts an interview-style discussion with Linda Ahimbisibwe, Omar Meksassi, and Jason Siwat- lead researchers for the flagship report ...

M4H Innovation Fund lessons and outcomes: Danish Refugee Council’s Water ATMs in Uganda

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The Digital Worlds of Displacement-Affected Communities

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This report presents a holistic understanding of how displacement-affected communities in three humanitarian settings are using their mobile phones.

M4H Innovation Fund lessons and outcomes: Welthungerhilfe’s Child Growth Monitor

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The GSMA Mobile for Humanitarian Innovation Fund aims to promote innovation in using mobile technology to address humanitarian challenges. The second round of ...

M4H Innovation Fund lessons and outcomes: International Rescue Committee’s (IRC) CuéntaNos.org

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The GSMA Mobile for Humanitarian Innovation Fund aims to promote innovation in the use of mobile technology to address humanitarian challenges. The second round of the Fund focused on providing support to test new ...

M4H Innovation Fund lessons and outcomes: Naya Jeevan’s Mohinja Sohna Thar project

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M4H Innovation Fund lessons and outcomes: Sesame Workshop’s Ahlan Simsim

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Digital Access and Barriers in Displacement-Affected Communities in Sudan (White Nile & West Darfur)

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According to the United Nations, 14.3 million people in Sudan will need humanitarian assistance in 2022 due to numerous overlapping crises. 1.2 million are refugees, roughly 800,000 of whom have been displaced from South Sudan. In a ...

M4H Innovation Fund lessons and outcomes: Flowminder

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The GSMA Mobile for Humanitarian Innovation Fund aims to promote innovation in the use of mobile technology to address humanitarian challenges. The first round of the Fund focused on providing support to help to ...

Mobile for Humanitarian Innovation Annual Report 2021

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In 2021, against the backdrop of the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, humanitarian needs continued to rise. Disasters from climate-related hazards, displacement caused by conflict, and food insecurity – sometimes in combination, remained a ...

Mobile Money and Humanitarian Assistance

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Partnerships between humanitarian providers and Mobile Money providers established via open APIs can facilitate cash in emergency situations to those displaced or in need of humanitarian assistance.

Typhoon Rai Response: The role of the mobile industry

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On December 16, 2021, the Philippines was hit by Typhoon Rai (known locally as Odette) causing devastation in island and coastal communities in the east and flooding cities all over the country. Nearly 8 million people were affected by ...

M4H Innovation Fund lessons and outcomes: Nokia Saving Lives

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Mobile for Humanitarian Innovation Fund Portfolio (2017-2022)

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Within this document you will find a summary of each of the investments from the Mobile for Humanitarian Innovation Fund Portfolio.

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