CDAC Network

🚨 Disinformation in humanitarian contexts is a challenge we’re all grappling with, but it’s not enough to simply counter harmful content. 🌐 We need to strengthen our information ecosystems with high-quality, fact-based content that resonates with communities, while equipping people with the media literacy skills to navigate today's complex information landscape. A big thanks to DW Akademie for their fascinating presentation to the CDAC Community of Practice on Harmful Information. 🔎 If you’re interested in diving deeper, check out their excellent course, Tackling Disinformation: A Learning Guide: https://lnkd.in/eMi72NJC And don’t forget to explore CDAC’s Community of Practice on Harmful Information to connect with others working on these critical issues: https://lnkd.in/eCU_3hFk 🤝 #disinformation #medialiteracy #mediadevelopment #CommIsAid

🚨 New training course alert! 🌍 We’re excited to introduce 🌐Community crisis intelligence: elevating community voices🌐 – a game-changing course that will equip you to use community data and AI for smarter crisis response. In just 1.5 hours, you’ll gain valuable insights into how crowdsourced data and AI can amplify the voices of crisis-affected communities and help deliver more effective and responsive humanitarian aid. No previous AI experience needed – this course is designed for everyone in the humanitarian sector. Here’s what early participants had to say: ⭐ “A fantastic insight into using AI for humanitarian aid.” ⭐ “Engaging and informative – I wished it lasted longer!” ⭐ “Well-structured and concise with practical examples, especially the 'Risks and Mitigation' section.” Don’t miss out – start your journey towards smarter, more localised crisis management today with this free course developed by Nesta's Centre for Collective Intelligence Design, Data Friendly Space (DFS) and CDAC Network, funded by UK Humanitarian Innovation Hub. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/daMwqfMV #CrisisIntelligence #AI4good #tech4good #CommIsAid #humanitarian

💬 “Wars are often the result of battles fought long before them in the information space. With the development of artificial intelligence, the stakes in these battles are higher than ever, and their consequences in the real world are devastatingly fast.” Mariya Frey of Suspilne Ukraine represented CDAC Network at REAIMSummit in Seoul this week, throwing a critical spotlight on AI's impact on the information landscape for civilians caught in conflict. Read more about Mariya's intervention ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ebyZt_bV #AI4good #tech4good #Ukraine #CommIsAid

How can you better engage communities using different communication channels? 🌍 The CDAC Network has created a valuable resource that explores The Characteristics of Different Communication Channels, helping you understand how to effectively reach and engage with communities. This guide covers: 📡 Coverage/Reach – How far your message can go 📑 Type of Information – What content suits each channel 🤝 Level of Interaction – How interactive the channel can be 💰 Cost – The investment required Get the file in English, Arabic, Kurdish (Kurmanji, Latin script), or Turkish by using this link 👉 : https://lnkd.in/d3tAhsmn

⚠️ Humanitarian action faces a new dimension to an old challenge: AI-enabled disinformation.   As our latest article – originally published in WACC Global’s Media Development – warns, “the creation of synthetic content is skyrocketing contributing to a growing pollution of the information environment”, eroding trust and endangering lives in conflict and crises.   The stakes have never been higher for communication in crisis. But how could we reframe the problem? And what might locally led solutions look like? 🔎 https://lnkd.in/e_dDWZq6 #AI4good #tech4good #techethics #CommIsAid

🆕 Strengthening community feedback & complaints approaches in #PapuaNewGuinea – new policy brief! To deliver effective humanitarian aid, it’s crucial we hear directly from those we serve. In Papua New Guinea, enhancing two-way communication between communities and responders is key to better outcomes and stronger relationships. 🌏🤝 Our latest policy brief with UNDP Papua New Guinea offers pathways to improve community feedback mechanisms, helping to shape more responsive and accountable disaster response efforts. ⭐ Key recommendations ⭐ 1️⃣ Leverage the new Community of Practice for coordinated learning, mapping, and messaging. 2️⃣ Explore establishing a collective complaints and feedback mechanism. 3️⃣ Engage with government bodies on sustainable, community-led approaches. 4️⃣ Strengthen partnerships with trusted local groups to enhance two-way communication. 5️⃣ Improve capturing unstructured feedback & monitor harmful information via social media listening. Whether you're a humanitarian responder, policy advisor or community leader, these insights are essential for building trust and ensuring communities are heard and protected during crises. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eY2XhqRG #HumanitarianAid #CommunityEngagement #DisasterResponse #AccountabilityInAction #CommIsAid

2023 was the deadliest year on record for humanitarian workers and tens of thousands of civilians were killed or injured in armed conflict. 2024 could be even worse. Attacks on humanitarian workers must stop. Attacks on civilians must stop. Today, on World Humanitarian Day, CDAC Network has joined over 400 organisations and alliances in calling for an end to these attacks, greater protection for aid workers and perpetrators of International Humanitarian Law violations to be held to account. Read the letter here:

🆕 GUIDE: Empowering crisis-affected communities in Papua New Guinea through information 📢 In times of crisis, access to timely and culturally relevant information can mean the difference between life and death. Ensuring communities are well-informed empowers them to make decisions that safeguard their health and well-being. Our latest guide, in collaboration with UNDP Papua New Guinea, provides a comprehensive framework for delivering lifesaving messages to communities in #PapuaNewGuinea through trusted and accessible channels. What's inside: ➡️ Practical advice on effective communication strategies ➡️ Key lifeline messages and suggested channels ➡️ Tools for ensuring consistent and accurate information Whether you’re with a humanitarian agency, development organisation, government or a community leader, this guide is designed to help you reach the people who need it most. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/exURMRsx #HumanitarianAid #CrisisResponse #DisasterPreparedness #CommIsAid

🌍📢 Join the conversation! Connect with humanitarians working on artificial intelligence and harmful information in crisis response. 🤝 CDAC Network's Communities of Practice are open to all members – find out more: https://lnkd.in/ea6eTKmU #Tech4All #AI4good #CommIsAid

🚨 Final weekend to apply: Sudan Project Manager role at CDAC Network! 🚨 Attention all humanitarians, especially those from Sudan! This is your last chance to apply for our Sudan Project Manager role, closing on Sunday night. If you have a strong network within Sudanese civil society and aid groups, a passion for improving the information environment in conflict contexts, and fluency in Arabic and English, we want to hear from you! Apply now and join us in supporting crisis-affected communities ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eP2umVRb #HumanitarianJobs #NowHiring #Sudan #ProjectManager #CommIsAid