The global alliance of orgs working to ensure people can access safe, trustworthy information & communicate during crises. #CommIsAid. Find us on LinkedIn.
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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-ne…
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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
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This is the dual-use risk I shared from the SAFE #AI Briefing Paper by @CDACN, @turinginst and the Humanitarian AI Advisory.
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AI is entering humanitarian action faster than the sector can govern it
It isn't just a technical challenge; it's a structural risk to principles, power, and people
A great read, SAFE AI Briefing Paper by @CDACN, @turinginst & Humanitarian AI Advisory
bit.ly/4tMK325
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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
CDAC Network retweeted
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.
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CDAC Network retweeted
🗣️ 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
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
🔗 Emergency responder tools for CCE: cdacnetwork.org/emergency-to…
🔗 Tools and lessons from the Syria/Turkjie earthquake: cdacnetwork.org/news/turkiye…
🔗 CDAC Vanuatu information page: cdacnetwork.org/vanuatu
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!
ALT Panel discussion with five people listening to one person speak into a microphone.
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-reg…
"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.
ALT Five speakers sit on stage during a panel discussion. Angeline talks into a microphone while the other panellists listen.
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."
ALT Nyalleng stands in front of a screen presenting her keynote. A presentation in the background says "Building for ourselves".
🌟 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/8121884093…
#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/8121884093…
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/8121884093…
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-powe…
📣 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-reg…
💡 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-powe…
CDAC Network retweeted
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
