510 has co-developed the Impact-Based Forecasting (IBF) Portal - a digital one-stop-shop of information supporting disaster managers in decision-making. The IBF Portal collects forecasting information from meteorological offices or organisations, and translates them into anticipated hazard impacts.
The Guest House of the Beninese Red Cross is an accommodation solution in Porto Novo designed to host volunteers, travelers, and visiting partners in a comfortable and secure setting. In addition to meeting the growing need for accessible lodging, this project plays a key role in ensuring the sustainability of the Red Cross's humanitarian actions by generating independent revenue.
Giving cash to people affected by crises is an effective and transparent way of providing humanitarian assistance. It ensures people have the freedom, dignity and independence to cover their needs. The Netherlands Red Cross’ data and digital team, 510, has developed the 121 Platform to streamline the cash assistance process, making it easy, safe and fast.
Greentsika is an innovative cleantech company based in Madagascar, specializing in at-home waste collection. Through a cloud-based application, a membership card, and real-time GPS tracking, it offers a subscription-based collection service tailored to the needs of households and businesses. Greentsika promotes digital payment methods and ensures efficient tracking for sustainable waste management.
Give Cash was a test by the British Red Cross raising money specifically for cash and voucher assistance (CVA). Give Cash aimed to leverage the position of the Red Cross as innovative leaders in CVA to engage a new audience of “effective altruists”, who want to donate to the most efficient organisations.
Green Keeper Africa develops eco-friendly solutions with a strong socio-economic and environmental impact. Its flagship product, GKSORB®, is an absorbent fiber made from water hyacinth, an invasive plant. This 100% organic and biodegradable fiber has the ability to capture and retain hydrocarbons thanks to its porous structure. It acts like a sponge, quickly and effectively absorbing pollutant liquids while being non-toxic and non-abrasive.
