As the world observes 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), we must acknowledge a major obstacle hindering efforts to address GBV: the lack of comprehensive, readily available gender data.
With the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) currently underway, Chiara Mancuso reflects on the accomplishments, but also the challenges we at iMMAP Inc. face in responding, preventing and addressing GBV through our surge deployments.
Now in its third year of pivotal projects, iMMAP Inc. Ukraine continues to evolve and grow. As the team expands, we are focused on building a collaborative environment, integrating new team members, and strengthening teamwork across our operations in Ukraine.
This 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), we are shining a light on the importance of data, and the role of iMMAP Inc. in responding, preventing and addressing GBV in Ukraine.
On October 10 and 11, 2024, iMMAP Inc. brought stakeholders together to review the support provided through the ‘Coordination, Information Management (IM), and Capacity Building Services in Support of Humanitarian Actions in Nigeria’ project implemented in the northeast region of the country, covering Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe (BAY) states in the 2023/2024 project cycle.
Ramon Shinkfield, head of the Information Management Unit for OCHA Ukraine, highlights the valuable contributions of iMMAP 's Information Management Officers in the transformation of OCHA's Information Management practices in Ukraine.
Step into the extraordinary success story of Mayindol village, nestled within theSulaymaniyah governorate, specifically in the Said Sadiq district, Barznja sub-district.
As Ukraine enters its third year of conflict, widespread destruction of water supply systems has left many communities struggling for access to this basic need. In response, iMMAP Inc. has developed a holistic system that enables residents to locate vital water supplies while empowering authorities to coordinate with humanitarian organizations and maintain sustainable distribution networks.
At the intersection of humanitarian and technology iMMAP Inc., continues its quest to level the professional fields for women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through its second cohort of internship program.
iMMAP Inc. is making concerted efforts to advance the use of evidence-based decision-making, backed by strengthened technical capacities in information management (IM) across the crisis-affected states of Borno, Adamawa and Yobe (BAY) in northeast Nigeria.
Our recently launched Capacity Building initiative, led under iMMAP Inc.’s wider project in Ukraine titled ‘Provision of Information Management Support to Ukraine Crisis Response Clusters’, has emerged as a crucial mechanism for humanitarian actors, including frontline responders, to swiftly address the emerging humanitarian needs and efforts across the country.
This World Humanitarian Day, Gashaw Bekele, Senior Information Management Officer (IMO) and Head of the Humanitarian Information Support Team (HIST) in Ethiopia, shares his valuable insights on how Information Management and data can advance humanitarian action and support decision-makers and leaders to #ActForHumanity.
In celebration of International Youth Day 2024, we are highlighting the remarkable journey of Musa Muhammad Lawan, a former Information Management Intern at iMMAP Inc. in Nigeria. Musa's story is a testament to the power of youth in driving innovation and making a meaningful impact on humanitarian efforts.
iMMAP Inc. Nigeria's Capacity-Building Success: A Trainee-Turned-Trainer and His Mentor Share Their Perspectives
The conflict between the government forces (FARDC) and rebel group M23 in North Kivu, has worsened dramatically since November 2023. Over a million people have been displaced on top of the already existing displacement crisis. This surge in displacement comes on top of the 2.4 million people already displaced within the province, creating a strain on humanitarian plans and interventions.
As the Central African Republic (CAR) contends with a dire humanitarian crisis marked by wide-spread violence, massive displacements, and severe food insecurity, another concerning trend emerges: the escalating cases of Gender-based Violence (GbV).
Charles Hopkins, Ukraine’s Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) Cluster Coordinator, reflects on the collaboration between the Cluster and iMMAP Inc., praising the role of Information Management Officers (IMOs) in enhancing humanitarian response and coordination, and how IMOs shapes the strategies for growing the Cluster tenfold amidst the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian conflict.
The Humanitarian Information Support Team (HIST) is playing a transformative role in Ethiopia's humanitarian landscape, emerging as a central hub for information management (IM) support.
Afghan farmers have persevered against climate and socio-political challenges. However, essential trainings are needed for them to flourish, and unlock Afghanistan’s agricultural potential.
By harnessing efficient data collection methods and developing new information management products, iMMAP Inc. in Ukraine is striving to enhance the humanitarian assistance, ensuring it is more targeted, timely, and tailored to address the needs of local communities.
Colombia grapples with one of the world's largest internally displaced populations, stemming from a trifecta of causes: conflict and violence driven by non-state armed groups and criminal organizations, recurrent natural disasters, and an influx of migrants and refugees from neighboring Venezuela. In response, communities have erected settlements across the country, where living conditions are often precarious and humanitarian needs are acute.
Amidst this fresh spike of violence, Mohamed Dabo, deployed to Haiti by iMMAP Inc. Global Surge, sheds light on the ramifications of escalating violence on humanitarian efforts in the country, underscoring the pivotal role of Information Management Officers in navigating crises.
The Herat Province, one of the most densely populated and fertile agricultural areas, situated in western Afghanistan was devastated by a 6.3 magnitude earthquake on October 7, 2023.
Through specialized training in data collection, management, analysis, and visualization, iMMAP Inc. is committed to enhancing the capabilities of local NGOs to deliver effective, informed, and data-driven humanitarian assistance.
In one of the most mine-affected countries in the world, Spirit of Soccer (SoS) Ukraine trains youths on bomb safety.
A few days after the deadly floods in northeastern Libya, Global Surge’s Nour Khalil deployed to the UN Disaster Assessment and Coordination (UNDAC) team to support assessing the pressing needs in this massive disaster.
As Iraq builds towards a stable future, iMMAP Inc. is at the forefront, cultivating data literacy to facilitate grounded policy-making and sustainable community development.
Using innovative methods, iMMAP Inc. and GIFMM partnered to improve humanitarian response for migrants willing to brave one of the world’s most dangerous migration routes.
Since June, the majority of our Global Surge deployees have been operating from home, providing assistance in the most demanding humanitarian crises.
iMMAP Inc. Ukraine developed the Ukraine Digital Atlas. This innovative GIS tool facilitates the planning and implementation of humanitarian activities through easily accessible and customizable mapping.
iMMAP Inc.'s Humanitarian Information Management (IM) Internship Program in Northeast Nigeria, is making a profound impact amidst challenges of conflict and displacement. The program empowers local graduates and response localization.
iMMAP Colombia's Humanitarian Information Management program enables professionals to address the Venezuelan migrant crisis through effective training. This helps improve the humanitarian response on the ground and fosters a sustainable ecosystem of knowledge transfer.
iMMAP pioneers environmental and humanitarian initiatives, predicting climate risks, supporting disaster reduction, and managing water resources in Colombia and Afghanistan.
iMMAP and CARE have partnered to enhance the humanitarian response in Ukraine. While CARE operates as a first-line actor delivering direct humanitarian aid to people affected by the war, iMMAP provides information management products and services enabling informed decisions to greater impact the support of people in need.
With the support from USAID’s Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance, iMMAP held its fourth annual Virtual Event on April 12-14. This year’s theme focused on how innovation and technology can help foster better community engagement.
Deployed for a month in Gaziantep with UNDAC, Nour Khalil details the intricate challenges faced by the response teams in the field and chronicles the gigantic scale of the Türkiye-Syria earthquakes.
iMMAP provides specialized training to help aid workers in Afghanistan improve their capacity to respond to the country's crisis. The training focuses on ReportHub, a platform designed to help humanitarian organizations collect and submit clean and accurate data, visualize information, and facilitate decision-making.
In the southern governorates of Iraq, explosive remnants of war continue to pose a serious threat to the lives and livelihoods of the people. In response, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) such as Spirit of Soccer (SoS) and the Danish Refugee Council's Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding (HDP) Teams are working to provide Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE) to children, youth, shepherds, and farmers.
Women working in technology are leading the way to gender equality in the industry. On International Women’s Day, we would like you to meet 13 of our most amazing iMMAP women who are rolling up their sleeves and using technology and innovation to bring exceptional expertise to humanitarian response around the world.
The Risk Mitigation Resource Center (RMRC) project in Iraq is now closed after over a year of implementation. During its existence, the project successfully collected data on incidents to inform humanitarian actors and partners so they can conduct their operations safely.
Selin Ustaoğlu is a Turkish Data Analyst from iMMAP's Surge Roster, seconded to the Global Food Security Cluster at WFP Headquarters, in Rome. in this interview, she discusses her ongoing Standby Partners experience with WFP.