Communication:
A universal right
Communication is a universal right. It is crucial in humanitarian situations, both for individuals and organizations.
Humanitarian Crisis
MIDDLE-EAST
Hurricane Melissa
JAMAICA
News
17 April 2026
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Ongoing Missions
Programs
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:…
tsf since 1998
20M
beneficiaries
70
countries
140+
major crises
850+
NGOs supported
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.















