Papua New Guinea, Pacific, Global, Kenya Policy briefs Papua New Guinea, Pacific, Global, Kenya Policy briefs

Racing against rumours: Understanding harmful information on humanitarian needs and response in Lebanon

In Lebanon's humanitarian system, rumours spread faster than official information, driving communities to act on unverified messages about aid cuts, registration changes, and returns. This CDAC Network report examines how harmful information circulates through informal networks—WhatsApp groups, religious leaders, former NGO staff—that fill gaps left by inaccessible official channels.

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Papua New Guinea, Pacific, Global, Kenya Tools & guidance Papua New Guinea, Pacific, Global, Kenya Tools & guidance

How-to note: Co-designing AI solutions with crisis-affected communities (beta)

This how-to note from the SAFE AI Project provides practical guidance for co-designing AI solutions with crisis-affected communities – bridging the divide between humanitarian and technological co-design practices. It aims to improve the delivery of responsible and ethical AI solutions in humanitarian contexts.

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Papua New Guinea, Pacific, Global, Kenya, Sudan Policy briefs Papua New Guinea, Pacific, Global, Kenya, Sudan Policy briefs

Evolving dynamics of the Sudan conflict: Implications for humanitarian action and civil society

This report examines Sudan's evolving conflict dynamics and their impact on humanitarian action and civil society operations after three years of war. It presents broad recommendations and possible responses based on ongoing transformations, including the proposal of new initiatives and directions to safeguard and support civil society and humanitarian work.

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Kenya, Africa, Horn of Africa Media landscape guides Kenya, Africa, Horn of Africa Media landscape guides

Kenya Media Landscape Guide

Avaliable in English and Swahili, this guide provides a snapshot of the media environment in Kenya, including digital and social media, radio, television, print and other traditional forms of mass communication. The aim is to facilitate reliable, trusted and timely communication, particularly during crises, and to promote a healthy information environment in Kenya.

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Africa, Horn of Africa, Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia Policy briefs Africa, Horn of Africa, Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia Policy briefs

‘Working with what we have’: key advocacy messages for inclusive communication and engagement in the Horn of Africa

CDAC Network calls for all humanitarian actors in the Horn of Africa response to ‘work with what we have’ – including existing local structures, initiatives and partnerships – to drive inclusive and quality communication, community engagement and accountability.

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Kenya, Africa, Horn of Africa Learning & evaluation Kenya, Africa, Horn of Africa Learning & evaluation

Pilot accountability/communication project in Taita Taveta County, Kenya: a learning review

This report presents findings from an infoasaid learning review of a six month pilot accountability/communication project implemented by infoasaid and World Vision Kenya in Taita Taveta County. The project, which was launched in February 2012, aimed to support the delivery of World Vision's 'Protracted Relief and Recovery Operation' through improved communication with drought-affected communities

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