OCHA Centre for Humanitarian Data
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@UNOCHA's Centre for Humanitarian Data. Posts about HDX, data science, data responsibility and learning and practice.
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⚠️ New HDX Signal: Food security is worsening in DR Congo due to conflict, with 26.6 million people projected to face high levels of acute food insecurity from Jan to Jun 2026, according to @theIPCinfo. Stay updated: data.humdata.org/signals
The @WorldBank's Real-Time Prices dataset provides weekly updates on country-specific staple food prices, fuel costs, and exchange rate estimates—powered by machine learning and trusted sources like @WFP and @FAO. Explore the data on HDX: data.humdata.org/dataset/global…
Did you know that over 2 billion people lack Internet access? The situation is worse in crises, especially for women. OCHA’s @humdata is closing the gap by making humanitarian data easier to find and use. Read how it’s changing lives in East Africa: bit.ly/3JBmhnK
⚠️ HDX Signals: Over 21 million people in Sudan (as of Sep 2025) and close to 6 million people in South Sudan (Sep to Nov 2025) facing high levels of acute food insecurity, according to data from @theIPCinfo. Sign up for updates: data.humdata.org/signals
📢 New #job! We're hiring a Data Scientist to support projects that apply advanced analytics and AI to humanitarian contexts. This position is based in Luxembourg. Apply by 20 November or spread the word: careers.unops.org/careersmarketp…
⚠️ HDX Signal for #Afghanistan: 161,000 people have been internally displaced by conflict in Kandahar since 6 October 2025, according to data from @IDMC_Geneva. Stay informed: data.humdata.org/visualization/…
⚠️ New HDX Signal for #Ethiopia: 877 fatalities have been reported since 15 September 2025, according to conflict data from @ACLEDINFO. Stay informed: data.humdata.org/signals
🌀 AI-powered damage assessment data from @MSFTResearch show 76% of buildings in western Jamaica have some degree of damage following Hurricane Melissa. Explore the data on HDX: data.humdata.org/dataset/hurric…
Our data analysis featured in @ReutersGraphics visual story on #HurricaneMelissa’s impact in Jamaica. A great example of how open data powers impactful storytelling: reuters.com/graphics/STORM…
⚠️ HDX Signal for #Cuba: 664,000 people have been internally displaced following hurricanes Melissa and Imelda in eastern provinces since 27 September 2025, according to data from @IDMC_Geneva. Stay informed: data.humdata.org/visualization/…
Hurricane Melissa made landfall in western Jamaica as the strongest ever to hit the Caribbean nation according to media reports. Here’s how its forecast rainfall and wind speed compare to historical storms in Jamaica since 2000.
🌀 #HurricaneMelissa, a Category 5 storm in the Caribbean, has triggered anticipatory action in Cuba and Haiti, with @UNCERF allocating US$4M to partners in each country. Comparing rainfall and wind speed forecasts with past events, we can expect significant humanitarian impact.
⚠️ New HDX Signal for #Pakistan: Approximately 104,000 people have been internally displaced by widespread flooding since 16 August 2025, according to data from @IDMC_Geneva. Stay informed: data.humdata.org/signals
📢 Get notified about new or updated datasets on HDX. We have expanded coverage to the majority of datasets on the platform. Sign-up to receive an email with the latest changes to your favorite data. centre.humdata.org/hdx-dataset-no…
As of end-September, only 21% of the $45 billion required to meet global humanitarian needs in 2025 has been reported. This marks a 41% decrease compared to the same time last year. Track monthly updates of the #GHO2025 data on HDX: data.humdata.org/dataset/global… #InvestInHumanity
We have many more tough than good days in this work. But yesterday, seeing so many trucks moving to Gaza, was a good one. This scale up is direct result of ceasefire agreement. There are many frustrations and complications. We still have mountain to climb. But I’m more hopeful.
Packed day with our teams at the Rafah crossing to Gaza, as trucks move in via Kerem Shalom as part of President Trump’s ceasefire deal. Thank you to everyone who made this possible.
Precipitation forecasts predict how much it will rain during a period of time in the future. They can be used to anticipate and mitigate the impacts of climate-related shocks such as drought and floods. ➡️ Learn more in our climate guidance note: bit.ly/4nbtR6h
In our latest impact story, see how @sautiorg is using HDX data to help women in #EastAfrica increase their incomes, access health services and adapt to climate change using basic mobile phones. Learn more: centre.humdata.org/how-hdx-and-sa…
Our catalogue of predictive models tracks information on 'who is doing what, where and when' in the #humanitarian sector. You can search the catalogue by partner organization, topic, geographical scope and more. Check it out: centre.humdata.org/catalogue-for-…
We assessed the potential of novel #data sources to bring insight to #humanitarian operations. These included: 🔹Satellite imagery 🔹Call detail records 🔹Social media 🔹Crowdsourcing Learn more about our findings: centre.humdata.org/assessing-the-…
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