TSF News: AI and Humanitarian Work, & News from Ukraine
What should we consider when using AI in humanitarian contexts? Also: how displaced Ukrainians use the Internet; TSF in 2024, and more.
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The Call to Comms is our weekly newsletter that sits at the intersection of humanitarian aid and telecommunication technology.
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Meet Yassira, Who Escaped Cyclone Chido in Mayotte: “The First Thing Was ‘Is Everyone Alive?’”
The story of Yassira from Mayotte and the importance of communications after cyclone Chido.
TSF News: Foreseen humanitarian challenges in 2025, and response to cyclone Chido in Mayotte
In this first Call to Comms from 2025, we explore the Global Humanitarian Challenges and the response to cyclone Chido.
TSF News: Does Social Media Help During Crises? & Migration in Latin America
Understanding the role of social media in emergencies, and what you need to know about migration in Latin America in 2024.
Meet Lyubov, 72, Displaced Ukrainian: ‘The Internet Gives People Hope’
The story of a displaced, elderly woman in Ukraine, and how TSF connected an isolated shelter in the forest.
TSF News: TSF in Lebanon, & Education for Displaced Children
Learn more about TSF's exploratory mission in Lebanon. Also: education & technology for displaced children, and how a Mexican law firm helps TSF.
Meet Ximena Canal, the Researcher Working on Social Media and People on the Move in Latin America
How to combat misinformation online? What challenges do people face to access information? A researcher answers these questions and more.
TSF News: World Disaster Risk Reduction Day & ICTs helping mental health
How NGOs respond to emergencies, why ICTs help mental health, a shelter manager in Ukraine and Capacity Europe.
Meet the Teacher Using Tech to Help a Disabled Woman Learn
Discover the story of Mme Noro and Mireille, who are using technology to learn in rural Madagascar.