Tag : Connectivity

For survivors and their families, a message confirming that they are alive is invaluable. But how do we ensure the security and confidentiality of it all?

NGOs respond to emergency calls in the Mediterranean to rescue people in distress and meet their immediate needs. However, due to new legislative developments, rescuing people in distress at sea is becoming increasingly difficult.

How does a crisis response evolve? We retrace the steps in TSF's response to the crisis in Ukraine up to the present day, following people's communication and information needs.

Following the 24 June earthquakes, TSF deployed rapidly to support affected communities and relief efforts with emergency connectivity.

How do we work beyond the headlines – months after an earthquake, years after the start of a conflict? Come with us on a day of work in an NGO.

What are the everyday actions needed to provide connectivity to displaced people in Ukraine? ICT specialist Ihor tells us.

An overview of TSF's work across the world in the last 6 months.

Hurricane season is nearing its peak. To face storms exacerbated by climate change, preparedness is essential. Learn about TSF's latest update on its mission in the Caribbean.

World Refugee Day: reconnecting with the world and fighting online misinformation.

How can a project focused on resilience support immediate response to hurricanes? 

In times of emergency, the importance of telemedicine increases, as it can overcome geographical barriers and buy precious time. Technology can be used to prevent humanitarian crises and further medical research – this is why equal access to digital technologies is so important.

How can tech solutions support the mental health of displaced people?

A shelter manager explains his work and his role as President of a Union of Shelters across Ukraine.

The story of a displaced, elderly woman in Ukraine, and how TSF connected an isolated shelter in the forest.

Directly from the field: a testimony of what it's like fleeing the Ukraine war, finding shelter, and how connectivity comes into play.

A TSF emergency team member talks about Hurricane Melissa, directly from the field.

Meet Valentina, a 76 years old displaced Ukrainian woman living in a temporary shelter. She shared how the Internet enables her to access important information and communicate with her loved ones, and what she’s looking forward to.

Meet Vira, living in a shelter in Ukraine. She explains why the Internet is important for her.

A testimony directly from the field, by a displaced person in Ukraine, Nataliia.

What you need to know about the impact of connectivity on humanitarian crises, explained by the author of a recent report.