Hurricane Hanna

Years :

2008

Incidents :

Storm

Country :

Turks and Caicos

Description of the mission

Participants :

NO, SE

Requester :

OCHA

Cover Photo Credit: UNICEF/Moreno Gonzalez

Essential equipment supporting humanitarian success

Explore the critical equipment deployed during this humanitarian mission. From advanced medical supplies to innovative logistical solutions, each resource was meticulously selected to address urgent needs on the ground. These tools exemplify our commitment to delivering efficient, effective, and tailored support in the most challenging environments.

ICT Support

Other missions

Conflict

2021

Sudan-Ethiopia Border Base Camps

In response to the escalating crisis along the Sudan-Ethiopia border, the International Humanitarian Partnership (IHP) has been urgently activated to support the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in providing relief to refugees fleeing conflict in the Tigray region of Ethiopia.

Earthquakes

2008

Lake Kivu Earthquake

Following the 2008 Lake Kivu earthquake in the Democratic Republic of Congo, IHP provided crucial ICT support to the UNDAC team in Goma. With communication networks disrupted, IHP deployed satellite phones, laptops, and internet access solutions, enabling effective coordination of relief efforts. This support ensured real-time assessments, facilitated aid delivery, and helped restore critical communication, playing a key role in managing the earthquake response and assisting affected communities.

Earthquakes

2015

Gorkha Earthquake

A large scale 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck northwest of Nepal's capital Kathmandu on 25 Apr 2015, killing thousands of people, destroying buildings and infrastructure. IHP was requested by the UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) to deploy staff and assets to support the critical relief efforts.