CDAC Network

The global alliance of orgs working to ensure people can access safe, trustworthy information & communicate during crises. #CommIsAid.

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[CDAC Network @CDACN]

Our X account will remain active, but we're now focusing on LinkedIn for all updates. Follow CDAC Network for #Commsisaid resources and news: https://t.co/Wk1iJhkqD3

[UK in Saudi Arabia 🇬🇧🇸🇦 @UKinSaudiArabia]

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

[Nitish Barole @nitish_barole]

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

https://t.co/ShJfxBY6yw

[Kamal Shehadi @ShehadiKamal]

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

[Swiss Peace and Human Rights @SwissPeaceHR]

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 🌍✨

[CDAC Network @CDACN]

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.

https://t.co/fqyUHfmzoI

[Fondation Hirondelle @FondHirondelle]

🗣️ 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: https://t.co/chpyss8TYA #CrisisCommunication #CommIsAid

[CDAC Network @CDACN]

🔗 Emergency responder tools for CCE: https://t.co/Nj3R4zee18

🔗 Tools and lessons from the Syria/Turkjie earthquake: https://t.co/cLfcfSZcEc

🔗 CDAC Vanuatu information page: https://t.co/Y5mSLKSM7C

[CDAC Network @CDACN]

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

[CDAC Network @CDACN]

Members can still sign up for the session tomorrow at 11am EAT on 'How will we work together in 2025?' with this link 🔗 https://t.co/yij2ylTOEu

[CDAC Network @CDACN]

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!

[CDAC Network @CDACN]

"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.

[CDAC Network @CDACN]

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."

[CDAC Network @CDACN]

🌟 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: https://t.co/fwPJQHuq7x

#CommIsAid #CDAC24

[CDAC Network @CDACN]

⏰ 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 https://t.co/fwPJQHtShZ

[CDAC Network @CDACN]

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

https://t.co/fwPJQHtShZ

[CDAC Network @CDACN]

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 🎟️
https://t.co/KbaAHxWNj8

[CDAC Network @CDACN]

📣 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 > https://t.co/yij2ylTOEu

[CDAC Network @CDACN]

💡 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 🎟️https://t.co/KbaAHxXl8G

[ReliefWeb @reliefweb]

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. https://t.co/flnj7oouC2

📷 UN Photo/Evan Schneider