Guide – How to hold organizations accountable for their use of digital technology
This guide is intended to support crisis-affected community members to hold humanitarian organizations accountable for their safe and responsible use of digital technology. This technology may be newly developed digital tools or existing tools combined in new ways. It includes innovations in the early stages of development and more mature and established solutions ready to […]
Human-centered technology design in humanitarian action
Making a regular practice of exploring innovative technological solutions to problems and gaps in humanitarian responses offers immense potential for improved and more sustainable service delivery, even as a crisis evolves into a longer-term development phase. To achieve the most positive impact possible, these solutions must be co-created with the people they aim to serve. […]
Playbook for voice data collection for low-resource languages
The TWB Voice Playbook is a practical guide to planning and managing voice data collection projects for low-resource languages. It is aimed at both new and experienced teams and covers the full process, from setting up the project to publishing your dataset. The playbook draws on CLEAR Global’s experience developing and running TWB Voice, a […]
Human-Centred Technology Design in Humanitarian Action
Guides on co-creating digital tools with crisis-affected people On this page, you will find two essential guides on Human-Centred Technology Design in Humanitarian Action. These resources, developed by CLEAR Global, are part of an initiative funded by the UK Humanitarian Innovation Hub (UKHIH) aimed at establishing participatory and community driven approaches for developing digital technology […]
Guide – Co-creating digital tools with crisis-affected people
Human-Centred Technology Design in Humanitarian Action: A guide to co-creating digital tools with crisis-affected people Developed by CLEAR Global and the United Kingdom Humanitarian Innovation Hub, this guide introduces human-centred design for humanitarian settings, highlighting ethical, inclusive, and participatory approaches to developing digital tools. It outlines key stakeholders, explores the responsible use of emerging technologies, […]
Guide – A deep dive into the fundamentals of co-creating digital tools with crisis-affected people
Human-Centred Technology Design in Humanitarian Action: A deep dive into the fundamentals of co-creating digital tools with crisis-affected people Developed by CLEAR Global and the United Kingdom Humanitarian Innovation Hub, this companion guide explores five key principles for co-creating digital tools with communities: trust, two-way communication, digital skills, data protection, and inclusiveness. Drawing on research […]
Why language inclusion matters for effective climate action
Why language inclusion matters for effective climate action The climate crisis is the world’s most urgent sustainability challenge – yet those most affected are often the least able to speak out. As the climate crisis worsens, we need solutions created by and for people most at risk. Click to read.
Why language inclusion matters for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)
Why language inclusion matters for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) Effective SRHR services support the right to health, promote gender equality, and reduce vulnerability for people experiencing marginalization. Yet without language awareness, these services never reach some of those most in need. Download the document.
Language AI for social impact – a Playbook on how to use language technology for community engagement
This playbook is a key resource for program and technology partners. It will help you understand how to use and develop language technology and give you practical guidance to do so. The focus is on low-resource and minority languages. The digital world is expanding, and language technology can help bridge gaps in communication and give […]
Humanitarian Guide to Interpreting (German)
You can also view our Humanitarian Guide to Interpreting in German here.