Humanitarian Action Resources
We have collected insights and project examples to kick off your project idea. Be sure to review challenges within:
Disaster Response
The Challenge. How can AI support resiliency, response, and/or recovery programs designed for those affected by humanitarian emergencies?
Example Solutions
- Aerial mapping for humanitarian response https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/ai/ai-for-humanitarian-action-projects?activetab=pivot1:primaryr8
- Preparing communities for natural disasters https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/ai/ai-for-humanitarian-action-projects?activetab=pivot1:primaryr11
Refugee and displaced people
The Challenge. How can AI provide solutions to help some of the approximately 79.5 million forcibly displaced people, including refugees?
Example Solutions
- Reunite displaced families https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/ai/ai-for-humanitarian-action-projects?activetab=pivot1:primaryr6
- Streamlining casework for immigration https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/ai/ai-for-humanitarian-action-projects?activetab=pivot1:primaryr10
Human rights
The Challenge. How can AI accelerate breakthrough solutions that help monitor, detect, and/or prevent human rights violations?
Example Solutions
- Improving information for peacebuilding https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/ai/ai-for-humanitarian-action-projects?activetab=pivot1:primaryr9
- Identify potential evidence of human rights crimes https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/ai/ai-for-humanitarian-action-projects?activetab=pivot1:primaryr5
- Acoustic recognition of illegal weapons https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/ai/ai-for-humanitarian-action-projects?activetab=pivot1:primaryr7
Needs of women and children
The Challenge. How can AI help ensure the wellbeing and safety of women and/or children around the world?
Example Solutions
- Operation Smile can streamline processes, increase productivity and collaboration, and make the most of its resources. https://www.operationsmile.org/story/microsoft-mission-heal-smiles