Bottom-up or top-down?

Disaster preparedness and resilience are crucial for any community to mitigate the risks and damages caused by natural disasters or emergencies. While traditional top-down models for disaster preparedness have been commonly used, a growing number of subject matter experts and researchers are advocating for a…

The impact of LOE satellites on humanitarian aid and disaster response work.

Low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite internet is rapidly becoming a game-changer for high-speed internet access, particularly in remote areas and during disaster response efforts. The impact of this technology on communication and coordination in humanitarian aid and disaster response work has already been significant, with…

Mobile apps in humanitarian aid.

Mobile apps have become an increasingly important tool in the field of humanitarian aid, allowing aid organizations to more effectively respond to crises and provide assistance to those in need. According to a UN report, “Mobile technology is revolutionizing the way humanitarian aid is delivered….

Review: Peli Case 1610

Being able to transport and store your equipment in a safe and secure manner is essential in this line of work. About 5 years ago I switched from duffel bags with padding and cardboard boxes to using Peli cases. Peli is of course one of…