Surge Support Program

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Enhancing GbV Response Efforts in Central African Republic

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).

Fostering coordination in Haiti as security crisis spirals

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.

Stories from iMMAP deployees: Supporting UNDAC efforts after Libya floods

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.

Tackling Humanitarian Crises from Home

Since June, the majority of our Global Surge deployees have been operating from home, providing assistance in the most demanding humanitarian crises.

Stories from iMMAP deployees: Nour, IM specialist deployed with UNDAC following the Türkiye-Syria earthquakes

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.

Women iMMAPers at the core of humanitarian innovation and technology

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.

Stories from iMMAP deployees: Selin, Information Management Officer (IMO) with WFP Global Food Security Cluster

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.