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From the ‘big’ ones, like Nepal, to the emergencies that the world often forgets, like Central African Republic, across the world today there are ordinary people, carrying out extraordinary duties.
The ETC establishes effective two-way communication systems that facilitate dialogue between local communities and assistance providers.
Humanitarian Common Feedback Project for Accountability to Affected People & Communication with Communities in Somalia for Prevention of Famine - May 2017 Bulletin
By Tom Mallah
This story originally appeared on ReliefWeb
HAITI - When Hurricane Matthew ripped through Haiti in October 2016, many communities struggled to recover amid torrential rains, blocked routes and the interruption of radio stations and telephone networks.
The ETC is currently monitoring and evaluating the situation on the ground in Comoros following Cyclone Kenneth, April 2019.
“I was a university student doing a Bachelor Degree in Computer Science before the earthquake,” says Emmanuel Willer. “After the earthquake, everything stopped…”
The Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC) has not been activated in response to Hurricane Matthew.
TACLOBAN - You can condition your body for a large number of things. Athletes condition their hearts and lungs to perform to elite standards. Competitive eaters condition their stomachs to be able to take more food.
Over the past two months ― across three sessions in both English and French ― 34 humanitarian ICT responders have been busy skilling up to deploy and maintain radio communications systems, to be ready for any emergency scenario
A story about the initiative that made humanitarian responders feel safe when evacuations began in Sudan while most means of communication were down.
The shifting sands of the Sahara, the legendary isolation and riches of Timbuktu, the haunting music of its tribespeople: Mali has long had a tranquil, semi-mystical reputation.
In the wake of Hurricane Melissa, the Emergency Telecommunications Sector (ETS) has been on the ground in Jamaica, working alongside national authorities to restore critical connectivity and support the humanitarian response.
Foundational course which provides a a good understanding of the humanitarian landscape, the laws and principles that govern humanitarian action, the various humanitarian actors, the Cluster approach, and how the ETC fits within this context.
The Cook Islands, a group of 15 islands in the South Pacific, is increasingly vulnerable to climate change impacts such as sea level rise, coastal erosion, and extreme weather events.
Nearly two years since the Central Africa Republic (C.A.R.) was plunged into a cycle of escalating violence, the security situation remains extremely volatile.
In October 2016, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) convened a regional workshop on coordinated community engagement in humanitarian action.
TACLOBAN - In humanitarian emergencies, everyone needs to have a coping mechanism. When you are plunged into situations of such despair, you need something to keep you going – physically and emotionally.
A call centre in Tripoli, managed by the World Food Programme, needs funding to keep up with the demand for information
By Suzanne Fenton
Just one month after Côte d'Ivoire’s contested presidential elections on November 28, over 15,000 Ivoirians have fled to neighbouring countries amid escalating violence.
There is an increase in the frequency and severity of disasters across the world, and emergency preparedness is a powerful way to mitigate risks and improve the capacity of governments and communities.
Information about Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC) operations and inter-agency IT responses in specific countries can be found on these pages.
On 30 December 2019, the World Health Organisation (WHO) China Country Office was notified about cases of pneumonia of unknown etiology (cause) in Wuhan city, Hubei province.
The pilot session of a 5-day technical training course for humanitarian ICT responders will be held in Dubai, facilitated by satellite industry partners.
Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean, located between the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean Sea, and the Atlantic Ocean, lying 145 km south of Florida and 210 km east of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. It spans 1,250 km and covers 109,884 sq. km, with a mix of mountains and fertile plains.
A class-2 cyclone warning is currently in effect by authorities in Mauritius as Cyclone Berguitta continues to move through the southern part of the Indian Ocean.
Highlights:
• ETC Coordinator and ETC Technical Specialist arrived in Port Vila to support the government lead response.
• 2x emergency.lu VSATs have been deployed from Luxembourg to Port Vila.
Highlights:
• A Flash Appeal for the Vanuatu Tropical Cyclone Pam response was launched on 24/03/15. The ETC is requesting US$400,000 to support coordination of the ICT response and provision of services in collaboration with the government.
Highlights:
• 1x emergency.lu VSAT was successfully installed on Tanna Island.
• A BT team of 4x specialists successfully installed 1x VSAT on Ambae Island and 1x VSAT on Malekula Island.
Simple steps to strengthen national telecoms readiness before cyclone season.
Every year, the ETC carries out an average of 10 training sessions, covering a range of skills, including IT, telecoms and coordination, and across a wide range of countries.
ETC initiates response to escalating Yemen Conflict emergency
Towards the end of a long Tuesday, 12 members of the Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC) from around the world were sitting around a virtual meeting table to discuss the deteriorating situation in Yemen.