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Newsletter - November 2016
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Dear colleague,
Humanitarian needs are growing at an extraordinary pace. Humanitarian aid alone cannot address the needs of the more than 65 million displaced and 98.5 million that have been affected by disasters. The World Disasters Report 2016 makes the case for a different approach to humanitarian action, one that strives to strengthen the resilience of at-risk communities.
Highlighting the need to strengthen health resilience the Aid & International Development Forum, in partnership with B Medical Systems, has released an infographic exploring health and WASH in sub-Saharan East Africa. The infographic provides an overview of the current health threat posed by communicable diseases, including HIV/AIDS, malaria and cholera.
From providing small-scale farmers in developing countries with real-time weather and market data to providing invaluable health information and services to remote locations, technology innovation is helping building local capacities, empowering vulnerable people and rural communities, as well as enabling delivery of the SDGs.
To discover innovations and technologies supporting the SDGs join the 2nd annual Aid & Development Africa Summit in Nairobi, and discuss with 300+ leading humanitarian and development experts how to improve aid delivery and development strategy in sub-Saharan East Africa.
With best regards,
AIDF Team
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The World Disasters Report 2016: the Ignition for Building Resilience
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The world today is facing unprecedented crises and growing challenges. The World Disasters Report 2016 launched this month by the IFRC highlights the present lack of global investment in strengthening community resilience which is leaving tens of millions exposed to ‘predictable, preventable and catastrophic disaster risks’.
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World Food Day: “Climate is changing. Food and agriculture must too”
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The right to food is a basic human right; however, some 795 million people in the world do not have enough food to lead a healthy and active life. On 16th October, people around the world came together to declare their commitment to eradicate hunger in our lifetime. When it comes to hunger, “the only acceptable number is zero.”
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Eight Principles for Digital Payments in Humanitarian Response
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Since 2010, USAID’s Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) has funded at least 80 projects per year with cash or voucher elements, while the Office of Food for Peace (FFP) distributed $448 million in emergency funding through cash or vouchers in fiscal year 2015.
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![[infographic] Communicable Diseases in sub-Saharan East Africa](http://www.aidforum.org/images/sized/images/AIDF_Africa_-_Health_in_Sub_Saharan_Africa_CD_download-280x146.jpg)
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[infographic] Communicable Diseases in sub-Saharan East Africa
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The recent AIDF infographic provides a snapshot of the current health situation in sub-Saharan East Africa. Communicable diseases remain a major public health challenge in the African region, causing a significant burden of illness, disability and mortality. Contributing to the problem is the frequent occurrence of epidemic outbreaks driven by multiple factors, including: weak public health systems, natural disasters or civil unrest leading to displacement of populations and overcrowding, and poor environmental conditions favouring disease transmission.
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Top 15 technology solutions transforming Africa
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AIDF has compiled a list of the top 15 technology solutions that are transforming humanitarian relief and development aid in Africa. From identifying counterfeit medicines to providing small-scale farmers with real-time market data and supplying internet access to the most remote and harshest of locations with limited power and connection. Join the 2nd annual Aid & Development Africa Summit on 28 February-1 March 2017 in Nairobi, Kenya to discover game-changing innovations in mobile technology, humanitarian logistics, health & WASH, communications, shelter and refugee camp management.
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Aid & Development Africa Summit
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28/02/2017 - 01/03/2017
The 2nd annual Aid & Development Africa Summit is an exclusive platform uniting regional and global expertise and offering a unique opportunity for cross-sector engagement between UN and government agencies, NGOs, donors and the private sector. Register your participation now to join engaging and inspiring discussions with 70+ expert speakers and mingle with over 300 senior representatives from regional governments, UN agencies, NGOs, Red Cross, development banks, civil society organisations and the private sector.
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