Partners

Humanitarian, private sector and government organisations that have an interest in humanitarian assistance, and can commit to making a positive contribution to technology in emergency response, can become partners of the Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC).

Making a difference in ICT emergency response

ETC partnership is open to all Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) associated organisations.

Non-IASC members can send an e-mail to Global.ETC@wfp.org to discuss the process for becoming an ETC partner. ETC recently endorsed a new partnership model, and has developed a partner onboarding process which is currently under review. More information about the new partnership model and onboarding process will follow in due course.

To be an ETC partner the organisation must:

Have an interest in humanitarian assistance
Support the achievement of the mandate of the ETC
Actively participate in or contribute to ETC activities at the global and local levels.

Please read our guide, How to become an ETC Partner.

Global Partners

Action contre la Faim (ACF)

An ETC partner since 2016, ACF commits to work with the Cluster to provide vital communications services in humanitarian disasters.

CDAC Network

CDAC Network supports the delivery of ETC Services for Communities by promoting local and national leadership, supporting local media, and providing more accessible and locally relevant materials to affected populations.

Ericsson Response

Ericsson Response regularly deploys Ericsson personnel and telecommunications equipment, including its Wireless LAN in Disaster and Emergency Response (WIDER) technology, to support ETC operations in times of disaster.

Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO)

FAO has been a long-standing partner of the Emergency Telecommunications Cluster.

Global VSAT Forum

GVF supports the ETC with thought leadership and by establishing the link with the satellite industry.

Government of Luxembourg, Ministry for Development Cooperation & Humanitarian Affairs

In addition to providing technical expertise and training facilities to the ETC, one of Luxembourg’s key technical contributions is the emergency.lu solution, which provides internet connectivity during emergencies.

GSM Association (GSMA)

The GSMA works with the ETC on preparedness and supports the Cluster’s emergency response activities by providing data on local mobile networks, as well as crucial links to local mobile network providers (MNOs).

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

ICRC has been engaged with the ETC for a long time and currently participates in several ETC working groups, including for security telecommunications and energy.

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)

IFRC is a long-standing partner of the ETC at a global level.

International Organization for Migration (IOM)

IOM works closely with the ETC in the field to support the provision of services to communities and humanitarians in operational hubs.

International Telecommunications Union (ITU)

ITU and the ETC collaborate in the area of preparedness and have organized several regional workshops together.

Internews

Internews has been instrumental to the development and implementation of the ETC2020 strategy thanks to their expertise and experience about community engagement and communication with communities (CwC).

NetHope

NetHope and its network of 50+ NGOs regularly collaborate with the ETC in the field to provide ICT and technology services to humanitarians and affected populations.

Oxfam

Oxfam and the ETC have collaborated to strengthen the transition from relief to recovery, encouraging community engagement and ownership.

Plan International

The sharing of information is one of the key added values of the partnership between Plan International and the ETC.

Save the Children

Save the Children actively participates in several ETC working groups and engages locally with the ETC in the field.

Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB)

MSB deploys IT and telecoms experts to set up and deliver shared communications services in emergency situations.

Télécoms Sans Frontières (TSF)

TSF’s rapid deployment capacity makes it a crucial partner for the ETC. TSF provides assessment and connectivity support to humanitarians, as well as connectivity and calling facilities for affected populations.

UN Children's Fund (UNICEF)

UNICEF provides thought leadership to the ETC and supports ETC operations in the field, leveraging their extensive field presence.

UN Department of Field Support (UNDFS)

UNDFS provides crucial connectivity services to UN peacebuilding operations and collaborates closely with the ETC in the field.

UN Department of Safety & Security (UNDSS)

UNDSS and the ETC work together in the field, especially in high-risk environments, setting up and running security telecommunications networks, including communication centers.

UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)

OCHA ensures effective coordination of humanitarian action in the field and supports the extension of ETC services when required.

United Nation's Refugee Agency (UNHCR)

The ETC and UNHCR-led Refugee Emergency Telecommunications Sector (RETS) collaborate at global and field levels to leverage synergies and ensure effective response efforts.

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

UNDP supports ETC operations in the field, ensuring that longer-term, post-emergency development objectives are also considered.

US Department of State

The US Department of State supports the ETC’s preparedness activities and brings key stakeholders together, linking NGOs and local government officials in the wake of emergencies.