The International Red Cross provides vital medical supplies to those in need. A logistics tool is enhancing their intricate work, resulting in significant cost savings.

It's impossible to imagine the world of online activism with the digital tools that underpin them. But their impact is not without downfalls.

Open-source digitisation is set to take a larger role in the crises of our time. The Berkeley Protocol aims to outline regulations to mitigate its rampant unreliability and inconsistency.

Every year, thousands of people drown while fleeing across the Mediterranean. A radar detector should enable sea rescuers to react more quickly. An interview with Peter Lanz.

Virtual space is now a new frontline in wars. As a result, protecting those who want to help also requires digital responses.

A US startup hopes its 'mircoballoon' platform can provide aerial photography to a new host of users, including charities, farmers and rescuers.

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Open data platform WikiRate aims to unravel the reality behind the sustainability and labour commitments made by the world’s largest clothing manufacturers.

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