Priyanka Patel

Innovation Manager @KenyaRedCross. Proud Mom of one daughter, Award winning Emcee,Environmentalist! |Views expressed are my own| #innovation #humanitarian

[Priyanka Patel @pri308]

Our 2nd humanitarian innovation Hub to empower youth of Mombasa! A project that is close to our hearts.

I.O.Me001 Hub. Social space, innovative solutions, resilient communities, empowered youth.

Project funded by @FranceinKenya
Initiative of @KenyaRedCross and @CroixRouge

[Ahmed Idris @IrshadIdris]

,@KenyaRedCross search and rescue teams working hard to reach those stranded in various parts of the city. Priority missions is to rescue those stranded in Kariokor and
Grogon areas.

We are severely limited by the traffic and the situation on what used to be roads.

We are doing our best to reach those in need.

#NairobiFloods

[Priyanka Patel @pri308]

Steps towards the dream becoming a reality!
Partnerships and collaborations. 🙏

[Kenya Red Cross @KenyaRedCross]

On Friday, Kenya Red Cross, through its innovation lab @IOMe254, signed a partnership agreement with @PlasticOdyssey to establish a waste upcycling and prototyping workshop in Mombasa.

The agreement, signed by Dr. Ahmed Idris and Simon Bernard, will create opportunities for communities to transform plastic waste into useful products and incubate enterprises.

The event was graced by the Governor of Mombasa County H.E @A_S_Nassir, the Ambassador of France to Kenya H.E. @Arnaud_Suquet and PS @Profshaukat.

[Kenya Red Cross @KenyaRedCross]

The Kenya Red Cross Society has successfully launched its Innovation Roadmap 2025–2027, charting a clear path to harness innovation, technology and collaboration to transform humanitarian service delivery.

Built on our strategic priorities, the roadmap sets out bold initiatives to enhance impact, improve resilience and better serve communities across Kenya.

[I.O.Me Innovation Labs @iome254]

👩🏽‍💻🚜🌿 Screen to soil, at Footprints Academy in Kwale these kids are coding, building, and growing their way into the future! #TechForGood #YouthInnovation #KRCSat60 #IOMe254 #IOMe001 #ICHA

[Priyanka Patel @pri308]

@CroixRouge and @KenyaRedCross partner up once again, for the second cohort of WSEI!

Apply now, as stand a chance for the 6 month incubation program!

[I.O.Me Innovation Labs @iome254]

Are you a female entrepreneur in the blue and Green economy❓❓
Do you want to increase your profits and revenue 💰💰

@icha_krc @KenyaRedCross

#WSEI #KRCSat60

[Association of Startup & SMEs Enablers of Kenya @ASSEKnews]

The Next Panel led by Derrick Mugasia- Lab Coordinator @iome254, highlighted the importance of the Hardware Makerspaces & Prototyping Labs spaces as enablers of practical innovation by providing entrepreneurs & innovators with access to mentorship & collaboration opportunities.

[Priyanka Patel @pri308]

Looking forward to speaking about @KenyaRedCross @icha_krc @iome254 and Women Social Entrepreneurship Institute!

[emergingvalley @emergingvalley]

🚀 Changer le monde localement : Comment l'innovation sociale et les technologies à impact transforment les sociétés pour un avenir durable en Provence et en Afrique, c'est tout de suite sur le #MainStage de #EV2024 ! 🤝
💡Cette session met en lumière des initiatives sociales et technologiques qui, grâce à l'innovation, impactent positivement les territoires en Provence et en Afrique. Les intervenants partageront des exemples concrets de projets transformateurs et inclusifs. Ils montreront comment les technologies à impact peuvent renforcer le tissu social et créer un avenir plus durable.
📹 Suivez l'événement en direct pour ne rien en manquer : https://t.co/W71Kof1Cl8🚀

[International Centre for Humanitarian Affairs @icha_krc]

Our data team is proud to have played a key role in the development of the @KenyaRedCross Data and Digital Transformation Strategy (2024-2028)

The strategy aims to pave the way for inclusive, data-driven #humanitariansolutions that enhance resilience and sustainability.

[Priyanka Patel @pri308]

An interesting conversation around circular economy and role of design in textiles industry! Let’s get the design right before production to reduce waste.

#makerspaces meetup in Capetown
@iome254 @icha_krc

[Priyanka Patel @pri308]

I’m a strong supporter of sustainable solutions especially when it helps the environment and women!
We get to achieve this with @TogetherForBet5
Looking forward to more impactful work together!
@iome254 @icha_krc

[Together For Better Foundation @TogetherForBet5]

Thrilled to announce our MOU with @redcross_KENYA ! Together, we’ll make a lasting impact in our communities! Looking forward to this journey! #TogetherForBetter #RedCrossKenya #PartnershipForChange #StrongerTogether

[I.O.Me Innovation Labs @iome254]

Excited to share insights from Pwani Innovation Week! Our fab lab is showcasing how digital machines empower creativity, turning ideas into functional products. The response has been incredible! #PwaniInnovationWeek #EmpoweringYouth

[Swahilipot Hub @swahilipothub]

"Innovators that stay commercial should go commercial with at least one product that will help them sustain themselves for at least 10 years. Find your interest of survival."

— Priyanka Patel, KRCS International Centre for Humanitarian Affairs (Research and Learning Centre)

#PIW2024
#PwaniInnovationWeek

[Priyanka Patel @pri308]

We need to borrow from traditional practices, integrate modern technologies in our line of work. If we don’t, our ground will continue to crack, leaving 2 groups, 1 with traditional methods and 1 with tech enabled methods. This cannot be sustainable for humanitarian sector.

[I.O.Me Innovation Labs @iome254]

🚀It's day 3 at #PwaniInnovationWeek and we're diving into the future of humanitarian aid! The focus is on how cutting-edge technology can revolutionize our response strategies.

[Priyanka Patel @pri308]

When innovators switch between solutions and products, they miss out on the growth aspect. They loose sustainability and unable to scale, hence not entirely successful.
To commercialize, they need to focus fully on that ONE product.
#PIW2024 @iome254 @icha_krc @KenyaRedCross

[I.O.Me Innovation Labs @iome254]

Priyanka Patel, Innovation Manager at @KenyaRedCross emphasized: "Innovators who aspire to create a lasting impact should aim to commercialize at least one product that can sustain them for a decade or more. Discover your path to resilience." 🌍💡

[Priyanka Patel @pri308]

Come visit @iome254 at the @swahilipothub @pwaniinnovation
There’s 3D workshops, machine learning sessions, interaction with AI enabled hardware solutions, meeting innovators!

#PIW2024 #piw #mombasa
@KenyaRedCross @icha_krc

[I.O.Me Innovation Labs @iome254]

Designed & setup with our members inputs, efforts & tailor made furniture the centre is fully operational!
IOMe001 is a safe and inspiring space for startups, entrepreneurs, innovators, community, kids, futurists & more
Thank you to all our partners, stakeholders & the community!

[I.O.Me Innovation Labs @iome254]

On the 11th of September 2023, we came together in Mombasa to launch the I.O.Me001 Social Innovation Centre. Today, we proudly celebrate its first anniversary!
The space exterior has really transformed & bloomed in the last year including our pawpaw fruits!

[Musa Remmy @MusaRemmyKe]

Innovation is real once you get to 3D modeling space, cnc, waste shredder #3dmodeling, #iome001, #iome005, indeed ICHA is changing lives through innovation at Kenya Red Cross Society.

[Priyanka Patel @pri308]

A solution that was piloted by @icha_krc , now being scaled with @KenyaRedCross. Perfect example of successful pilots and how solutions grow into programs, supporting humanitarian operations.
The innovation unit focuses on such pilots to develop learnings & successful iterations.

[Kenya Red Cross @KenyaRedCross]

Working closely with the Netherlands Red Cross’ data and digital initiative, 510, the Kenya Red Cross Society enhanced cash assistance delivery through the innovative 121 Digital Platform.

Over 8,000 households in Turkana, Baringo, and West Pokot received aid more efficiently and transparently during the USAID/BHA-funded drought response in the FY2023.

The 121 Platform ensures safer, faster, and more accountable cash transfers, maintaining the integrity of our assistance efforts.

[Kenya Red Cross @KenyaRedCross]

Climate impacts in Kenya have cascading effects on people’s lives. #ClimateImpactsKe