Humanitarian Data Literacy Project

In the midst of humanitarian crisis, the right decisions can save lives. Yet so many choices are made without proper analysis of the best data. Our mission is to change that.

RedR is leading on a global project, funded by USAID BHA and in partnership with ACAPS.

We are offering a free series of learning courses in humanitarian data analysis and decision-making.

Why does data analysis matter?

Without comprehensive analysis, the specific needs of crisis-affected and vulnerable populations risk being poorly understood. Principled and evidence-based decision-making for disaster-affected people is only possible with analytical capacities available based on a strong methodological foundation and a solid theoretical framework.

Enhancing decision-making in the humanitarian sector

The humanitarian decision-making process often appears like a black box, where evidence goes in and a decision comes out. We want to open-up the box, and help decision-makers in the sector to reflect on the underlying dynamics of humanitarian decision-making, mitigate biases, and make better and more effective use of evidence.

We’re working with ACAPS to increase data and decision-making capacity in the humanitarian sector, kindly supported by USAID, from the American People.

Through this Data Literacy Project, we're offering many different learning opportunities. The Data Literacy Learning Series, includes bitesize trainings as well as a two-week Essentials of Data training programme, including blended courses (online and self-paced), face-to-face training tailored to contexts in East Africa and the Middle East, held in Kenya and Jordan, and a Training of Trainers programme. Through the wider Data Literacy Project, we're also working with ACAPS to host simulations and exercises to target decision makers specifically, and a 10-week Humanitarian Analysis Bootcamp beginning September 2024 (spaces now full).

Humanitarian Data Literacy Learning Series

We’re offering a series of bitesize blended courses to support you in your role as a humanitarian worker handling data. See the latest opportunities here:

Humanitarian Analysis Bootcamp (registration closed)

A free 10-week training programme to develop your skills in humanitarian analysis.

Invest ten weeks in your data analysis capacity and invest in the quality of your support for people affected by disaster. Commit 4 - 5 hours per week for the ten-week programme – and see transformation in your capacity to analyse and use data in humanitarian contexts.

Bootcamp begins in September, and is led by our partners at ACAPS. Applications for this course are now closed, and spaces are full.

Who should join us?

Join us to get equipped through the manay learning opportunities in this project. We welcome participants globally with a broad range of ages, roles, and experience in the humanitarian sector. We will give priority to applicants from developing, low-income countries and territories (LICs). We also keenly encourage national staff working within the humanitarian sector to apply.

We strongly encourage applications from women and underrepresented groups. RedR welcomes a diverse range of applicants to the course, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

Alumni Network

We believe that the quality of analysis improves and is less biased when analysts work together. There is a huge potential for sharing expertise, creating knowledge, peer support and professional networking for the benefit of the whole sector and ultimately the people in need. This is why we want to connect and convene analysts by creating a common space for all alumni. We tap into these synergies by organising and encouraging initiatives like local live events, webinars, round-tables, online fora, and other opportunities to share experiences and knowledge.

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