Case Study (Philippines): IoT and Mobile Tech for Anticipatory Action
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Case Study (Philippines): IoT and Mobile Tech for Anticipatory Action

People in Need Philippines and Smart Communications are demonstrating how mobile and IoT technology can transform disaster preparedness by delivering life-saving early warnings to at-risk communities at scale.

Brewing Peace and Reviving Sulu's Coffee Industry ☕
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Brewing Peace and Reviving Sulu's Coffee Industry ☕

In the 1990s, the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG), a militant organisation known for its terrorist activities, significantly disrupted coffee farming in the region. The instability and violence confined the consumption of Kahawa Sug primarily to local communities and left once-thriving...

Saving the Philippines' Seaweed Industry
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Saving the Philippines' Seaweed Industry

Sea Nomads. That is how people refer to Sama Badjau residents, an ethnic group from the Philippine island province of Tawi-Tawi. Living in wooden stilt houses, they have adapted to life on the sea, relying on their ability to hold their breath for extended periods...

Since our establishment in 2013, People in Need has been steadfast in its mission to address the challenges faced by the Philippines. Our journey began as a response to the catastrophic Typhoon Haiyan locally known as Yolanda, one of the strongest storms ever recorded. This cemented our commitment to the Filipino people. In a nation characterised by political conflicts, social tensions, and widespread poverty, impacting a significant portion of its population, we have channelled our efforts into three core pillars: Civil Society and Inclusive Governance, Climate Resilience, and Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery. These areas exemplify our commitment to catalysing transformative change, fortifying resilience, and extending support with the shared goal of shaping a more promising future for the Philippines.

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