What is prototyping anyway?

Let’s start with what it isn’t.

A pilot. Pilots have historically been the default method used in the humanitarian sector when moving towards new approaches to solving problems.

5 information challenges for refugees in Costa Rica

When some people hear the word ‘refugee’, the first images that may come to mind are of boats in the Mediterranean; a tent with the UNHCR logo in a dusty site; or people stranded at the border in the harsh winter, eager to cross to the…

7 videos guaranteed to change the way you see refugees

Raise your hand if you’ve ever heard the phrase “Put yourself in someone else’s shoes.” It was one of the most common expressions my parents used when I was growing up as they tried to get me to look at a situation from a different…

4 low-tech solutions for communications in emergencies

Innovation, in the humanitarian realm, is about finding sustainable and dignified solutions to the most pressing issues that affect the wellbeing of people affected by conflict, man-made or natural disasters, diseases, and food…

From second displacement to successful careers: how resettled refugees integrate into their new homes

Resettlement to a third country is seen as one of the promising durable solutions for protracted refugees.