AI-Powered Solutions for Safer, Smarter Humanitarian Aid

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is harnessing the power of responsible, human-centered artificial intelligence (AI) to better support people affected by conflict, disaster, and displacement.

Today, millions of people around the world lack access to clear, reliable information about their rights, safety, and the services available to them. In rapidly changing crisis environments, misinformation or gaps in communication can have serious—and even life-threatening—consequences. The IRC is working to close this gap by developing AI-powered tools, such as its Signpost platform, which deliver timely, accurate, and locally relevant information directly to communities in need.

What sets the IRC’s work apart is its commitment to responsible AI. Every solution is designed with a strong focus on ethics, safety, and accountability. The IRC prioritizes protecting personal data, minimizing bias, and ensuring transparency in how information is delivered. These tools are built in collaboration with the communities they serve, ensuring they are accessible, culturally appropriate, and responsive to real needs.

With support from donors like you, the IRC can continue to innovate and expand this critical work. Your contribution will help:

Reach more people with trusted, life-saving information in times of crisis

Strengthen safeguards that ensure AI is used ethically and responsibly

Invest in technology that improves the speed, scale, and effectiveness of humanitarian response

Empower individuals and families to make informed decisions about their safety and well-being

Responsible AI has the potential to transform humanitarian aid—but only if it is developed and deployed with care. By supporting this project, you are helping ensure that technology is used to protect, inform, and empower people facing crisis—today and into the future.