Aidmatrix teams up with The International Federation of Red Cross on Humanitarian Logistics to make its warehousing system available to Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies around the globe |
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MUNICH, GERMANY - October 13, 2009 - Today the Aidmatrix Foundation and the International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC) announced their agreement to make IFRC's warehousing system available to Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies worldwide. Aidmatrix is an international charity that provides technology systems that accelerate the process and delivery of humanitarian aid for relief organisations.
"With the right systems you can do smart things and become much more proactive," says Hugh Peterken, Head of the Information Systems Department for IFRC in Geneva. "We have known for some time, for example, that there was a drought coming in the Horn of Africa. Making this warehousing solution available to Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies we will be able to check amongst the societies to determine the availability of drought relief supplies, pre-purchase items at lower cost and have them on-site at the ready."
With the goal to increase standardisation of systems and enhance collaboration amongst their 186 national societies worldwide, IFRC plans to pilot the warehousing program in three countries over the next six months.
"IFRC knows very well the value of collaboration," notes Peterken. "We work closely with national societies all over the world to provide assistance to vulnerable people in disasters and health crises. With this project we can enhance our communication by creating linkages at the technical level to support the human relationships." |
About The Aidmatrix Foundation, Inc. The Aidmatrix Foundation, Inc., builds and operates powerful technology hubs that support diverse stakeholders in their efforts to work together to solve the world's most challenging humanitarian crises. Our solutions enhance participation, amplify contributions, and accelerate results for humanitarian relief. Over 35,000 leading corporate, nonprofit, and government partners leverage our solutions to mobilize more than $1.5 billion in aid annually, worldwide. Partners in Europe include NATO (EADRCC) in Brussels; International Health Partners in the United Kingdom; and the Romanian Government. www.aidmatrix.org
About IFRC
The Geneva-based International Federation promotes the humanitarian activities of 186 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies among vulnerable people. By coordinating international disaster relief and encouraging development support, it seeks to prevent and alleviate human suffering. The Federation, National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross together, constitute the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. www.ifrc.org ### |
