Stories
Technology as a Vital Enabler of the Enjoyment of Fundamental Human Rights
Speech delivered by Wim Geerts, Human Rights Ambassador, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands at the launch of Commit Global, September 14th 2023, The Hague
We Are the Ones We've Been Waiting for
Keynote speech delivered by Bogdan Ivănel, founder & chairperson, Commit Global, at the launch of Commit Global, September 14th 2023, The Hague
We Are as Vulnerable as the NGOs We Neglect
The immense pressure on in-country organizations to deliver immediate relief and support to displaced populations and refugees leaves them more and more vulnerable with each new intervention.
Building a Civic Infrastructure from the Ground Up: Capacity for NGOs
In 2018, Commit Global has created Act for Good (deployed locally in Romania under the name Redirectioneaza), a digital tool that saves those valuable resources. People can digitally fill in and send their forms directly to their chosen organization, all within minutes and in a safe way, with no hassle for the NGO and 100% peace of mind for donors, who don’t have to worry about their commitments getting lost in the process.
Committing to Women’s Safety in a Time of War
By the time the war in Ukraine broke out, Commit Global had already responded to a number of crises. Having started out as Code for Romania, the organization had spent the better part of the previous 6 years developing digital solutions for issues ranging from disaster relief to civic engagement.
AfterMath - Monitor Progress on Recovery Programs’ Efforts
AfterMath is a monitoring and visualization tool that allows for people to follow and also report on the progress made on recovery efforts. As the months and years go by, the promises made by authorities, builders and planners should be kept under the radar and the community should also have a way on reporting on delays, bad practices or any inconsistencies they observe.
BeReady - Mobile Tompanion that Helps Individuals and Families Prepare for Emergencies
The first 72 hours post natural disaster are critical for survival. In case of major calamities the rescue teams will do their best to save as many people as possible, but the reality is that at times, it is impossible to cover all the ground necessary.
GovInfoHub - Enabling Fact-Checking in Crisis
One of the biggest problems in critical situations is misinformation. Technology can be both the strongest ally in providing support and information and, simultaneously, the most terrifying of enablers for ill intended people and groups.