OCHA Centre for Humanitarian Data

@UNOCHA's Centre for Humanitarian Data. Posts about HDX, data science, data responsibility and learning and practice.

[OCHA Centre for Humanitarian Data @humdata]

⚠️ New HDX Signal: Afghanistan faces severe acute food insecurity, with 15.9 million people in IPC Phase 3 or above between September and October 2026, according to @theIPCinfo.

Sign up: https://t.co/5twuWuhncb

[OCHA Centre for Humanitarian Data @humdata]

Satellite fire detections in South-East Asia from 9 to 15 October 2026, according to @NASA_FIRMS data. Indonesia accounted for 72 per cent and Papua New Guinea 27 per cent.

Explore the data on HDX: https://t.co/3oLxMDZrYU

[OCHA Centre for Humanitarian Data @humdata]

How can we help ensure a responsible approach to managing community feedback in humanitarian response?

🔹 Establish data governance
🔹 Develop documentation
🔹 Build safety into procedures
🔹 Conduct collective analysis
🔹 Track key issues & actions

https://t.co/aO9GRRgMim

[OCHA Centre for Humanitarian Data @humdata]

HDX includes data about all countries in the world.

Search under Locations for a map or list view. Locations in green indicate where there is a humanitarian response plan.

Find and download the data here: https://t.co/nziO2KDwMP

[OCHA Centre for Humanitarian Data @humdata]

⚠️ The Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease page on HDX brings together over 30 datasets for DR Congo from @WorldPopProject, @grid3global, @UNOCHA, @IDMC_Geneva, HeiGIT and more. Sign up to get notified when new data is added.

https://t.co/i0XIxMRnRC

[OCHA Centre for Humanitarian Data @humdata]

Collective community feedback mechanisms (CFMs) bring agencies together to capture, analyze and act on feedback.

Our new tip sheet offers five ways to prioritize data responsibility when setting up and managing collective CFMs: https://t.co/aO9GRRgMim

[OCHA Centre for Humanitarian Data @humdata]

The HDX Documentation site is your guide to finding data, publishing data responsibly and integrating HDX into your workflows through our tools and APIs.

Find guidance, technical documentation and step-by-step instructions here: https://t.co/GOOHQ3SFFN

[WFP VAM @WFPVAM]

The challenge isn't just collecting more #data.

It's turning insight into earlier action, smarter decisions, and better outcomes for people facing hunger, displacement, conflict and climate shocks.

Join our conversation, 8:30-9:30 AM ET, 24 September: https://t.co/TaWZ7KzBpZ

[UN Humanitarian @UNOCHA]

How can we improve how data is shared and used for humanitarian crises?

Join us for a @RockefellerFdn hosted event. Hear from @UNOCHA and data partners @Refugees, @WFP, @UNICEF and @UNmigration on the latest progress.

📆 24 Sept
⏰ 8:30-9:30am NY time
📺 https://t.co/oU0JnWNpns

[OCHA Centre for Humanitarian Data @humdata]

How can we improve how data is shared and used for humanitarian crises? Join us for a @RockefellerFdn hosted event on 24 September from 8:30-9:30am NY time. Hear from @UNOCHA and data partners @Refugees, @WFP, @UNICEF & @UNmigration on the latest progress. https://t.co/8KRdDAn1pg

[OCHA Centre for Humanitarian Data @humdata]

⭐ Welcome to HDX, CTrees!

@CTrees_org now shares biomass data for over 20 countries on HDX. Using satellite imagery and AI, the data maps carbon stored in trees and vegetation and can be used to track deforestation and measure forest recovery.

Explore: https://t.co/ZyimDsgKIj

[OCHA Centre for Humanitarian Data @humdata]

HDX has been redesigned to make data easier to find and understand. This is our first significant change to the platform’s visual identity since we launched twelve years ago. Thank you to @oblodesign for helping us imagine a new HDX experience!

https://t.co/fdz0QQJgfK

[OCHA Centre for Humanitarian Data @humdata]

⚠️ HDX Signal for #Myanmar: some 68,000 people have been internally displaced by flooding since 26 July 2026, according to data from @IDMC_Geneva.

Stay informed: https://t.co/PJJf3lyW13

[OCHA Centre for Humanitarian Data @humdata]

New @REACH_info damage assessment data for the #Nepal flash flood now available on HDX. The rapid damage assessment, using Sentinel-1 Radar, shows likely-damage across 16 municipalities to support geographic prioritization and field assessments.

https://t.co/qJAL3xwO8b

[OCHA Centre for Humanitarian Data @humdata]

📣 @UNOCHA is looking for a Programme Management Officer to help manage @reliefweb and work closely with other platforms including the Humanitarian Data Exchange. The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Learn more and apply by 29 September 2026:
https://t.co/18URsISTAA

[UN OCHA Japan 国連人道問題調整事務所 駐日事務所 @UNOCHAJapan]

#ネパール で発生した洪水被害への緊急対応のため、国連は中央緊急対応基金（#CERF ）から200万米ドルを拠出。緊急医療、避難所、水など、人命を守るための支援に活用されます。

この災害の調査、分析、支援計画に必要なネパールの地方行政区画境界データは、HDXにて検索👇

[OCHA Centre for Humanitarian Data @humdata]

New @hotosm datasets for the #Nepal floods now on HDX, including AI-derived damage assessments for the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli impacted areas; building footprints; and pre-flood infrastructure data like bridges and roads.

Explore the datasets here: https://t.co/f7syNrbrzm

[OCHA Centre for Humanitarian Data @humdata]

Severe flooding in #Nepal and #China caused widespread destruction on 26 August 2026 with reports of large numbers of people missing, according to the @UN.

Find Nepal sub-national administrative boundaries on HDX: https://t.co/7F1gJM5hSK

[OCHA Centre for Humanitarian Data @humdata]

⚠️ HDX Signal for Central African Republic: 18,000 people have been internally displaced by conflict since 29 June 2026, according to data from @IDMC_Geneva.

Stay informed: https://t.co/PJJf3lztQB

[UN Humanitarian @UNOCHA]

Flags fly at half-mast today across UN offices worldwide.

We remember humanitarian workers killed while helping others. And we stand with those who continue to serve despite the danger.

Attacks on aid workers must end. Those responsible must be held accountable.
#ActForHumanity