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Communication:
A universal right

Communication is a universal right. It is crucial in humanitarian situations, both for individuals and organizations.
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5 December 2025

The Humanitarian Communication Needs of 2025: TSF’s Response

TSF's response to humanitarian challenges and needs when it comes to information and…

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Connectivity

Natural disasters can cause significant damage to telecommunications network infrastructure, making communication impossible for affected communities and emergency response organizations.…

Access to information

During a humanitarian crisis, a poorly informed decision can put people's lives and safety at risk. People in crisis situations are particularly vulnerable to misinformation and…

Internet Safety

Access to connectivity and information is essential in all phases of the response to a humanitarian crisis. However, the digital divide exacerbates vulnerabilities to online risks:…

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Télécoms Sans Frontières (TSF) was founded in 1998 as the world’s first NGO focusing on emergency-response technologies. We enable people affected by humanitarian crises to communicate, to regain a perspective on life.

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