CDAC Network

Our X account will remain active, but we're now focusing on LinkedIn for all updates. Follow CDAC Network for #Commsisaid resources and news: linkedin.com/company/cdac-n…

Where innovation meets humanitarian impact. 🇬🇧🇸🇦 It was a pleasure bringing together KSrelief, SFD, SDAIA, KACST, and UK partners in Riyadh to advance collaboration on AI and data. Huge Thanks to our partner KSrelief for hosting. #safeAI @KSRelief @CDACN @SDAIA_SA @SaudiFund_Dev @KACST @FCDOArabic @FCDOGovUK

This is the dual-use risk I shared from the SAFE #AI Briefing Paper by @CDACN, @turinginst and the Humanitarian AI Advisory. x.com/nitish_barole/…

بدعوة من الحكومة البريطانية، شاركت في مؤتمر #GPC (Global Partnerships Conference – #مؤتمر_الشراكات_العالمية) في #لندن، لبحث أفضل سبل التعاون في مجالات #التحول_الرقمي، #التكنولوجيا، والشمول المالي. وعقدتُ على هامش المؤتمر لقاءات مع عدد من الوزراء والمسؤولين من دول عربية وأوروبية، من بينها #فرنسا، #البحرين، #قطر، #اليمن، إضافة إلى عدد من الدول الأفريقية. Invited by the British Government, I participated in the Global Partnerships Conference (GPC – Global Partnerships Conference) in London to discuss the best ways to cooperate in digital transformation, #technology, and financial inclusion. On the sidelines of the conference, I held meetings with ministers and officials from Arab, and European countries, including #France, #Bahrain, #Qatar, #Yemen, and several African countries. #GPC @mitailebanon #كمال_شحادة #لبنان

Insightful exchange on the future of #safeAI in humanitarian action at #HNPW2025, event co-hosted by 🇬🇧 &🇨🇭 @SwissPeaceHR is grateful to @CDACN, UNHCR @Refugees, @turinginst & Humanitarian AI Advisory for sharing their expertise on opportunities, risks & principled solutions 🌍✨

How can we adapt to information needs during a crisis? Our Director Helen McElhinney spoke to @FondHirondelle for Médiation magazine about countering harmful information in an age of AI, supporting communities with the right tools and education & more. hirondelle.org/en/our-news/22…

🗣️ Information in times of crisis: a vital need. How can media and humanitarians adapt to tackle information overload and misinformation? Helen McElhinney, director of the @CDACN, shares her insights. ➡️ Read more here: bit.ly/3DB5Zrm #CrisisCommunication #CommIsAid

🔗 Emergency responder tools for CCE: #resource-portals" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">cdacnetwork.org/emergency-tool… 🔗 Tools and lessons from the Syria/Turkjie earthquake: cdacnetwork.org/news/turkiye-s… 🔗 CDAC Vanuatu information page: cdacnetwork.org/vanuatu

We are devastated to hear about the #VanuatuEarthquake & are thinking of everyone affected. We've collated some emergency tools & resources (🔗 in thread) to help orgs & communities working at this critical time. If you know of any other useful resources - reply & we'll share

Members can still sign up for the session tomorrow at 11am EAT on 'How will we work together in 2025?' with this link 🔗 cdacnetwork.org/2024-aga-regis…

We're on Day 1 of CDAC's AGA! So far great discussions about 🔇 Safeguarding connectivity amid digital disruption 👂 Listening to communities despite info disorder 💡 Balancing innovation & accountability in community engagement Watch this space for updates following the event!

"We need data policies that are more inclusive. We should support initiatives that bring people affected by crisis to the table - that is how we can ensure their voices is heard & are co-creators." @angelineAkai, @Data4SDGs Data Values Advocate at #CDAC2024 Public Forum.

At the #CDAC2024 Public Forum, @nunuska is calling us all to action. What system do you want to build to ensure an ethical AI future? "It's not expensive - our model was built in a lab by a master's student. It's more accessible than we realise."

🌟 Going live now! Our panellists bring together perspectives from local data advocacy, humanitarian, tech activist and media sectors to talk about shifting the power and enhance equity in humanitarian action. 🤝 Join us here: us02web.zoom.us/j/81218840934 #CommIsAid #CDAC24

⏰ Happening now! The Public Forum kicks off with the brilliant @nunuska and her keynote data, power and participation. Join us now to hear how ethical AI, accountable data and community-driven tech can shift power and enhance equity in hum action us02web.zoom.us/j/81218840934

CDAC's 2024 Public Forum event is starting in 30 mins! Watch online with this link below ⬇️from 15.00 EAT or join the conversation by following #CDAC2024 us02web.zoom.us/j/81218840934

Another fantastic speaker will be joining our Public Forum panel on 2 December! Data values & disability rights advocate @AkaiAngeline will join @gathara, @mnnthiga, @nunuska to discuss community participation in data and AI. Sign up to watch online 🎟️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/data-power-a…

📣 CDAC Network members! Have you got your tickets for the Member Annual General Assembly yet? Last few days to register to join us 3-4 Dec in Nairobi or online. If you haven't got your ticket yet, follow the link for details and registration > cdacnetwork.org/2024-aga-regis…

💡 What does ethical, accountable AI look like in crises? 📷 Who controls the data driving humanitarian aid? 📷 We'll explore these questions and more at CDAC Network's Public Forum on Mon 2 Dec. Get your tickets to watch online now 🎟️eventbrite.co.uk/e/data-power-a…

When disaster strikes, communication is crucial. Created by @CDACN and @AcademyHum, "Communication is Aid" is a free online course that helps humanitarian staff to engage effectively with crisis-affected communities. buff.ly/3ZgzebD 📷 UN Photo/Evan Schneider