Amy O’Donnell, a specialist on digital technologies at Oxfam and Board member of anti-harassment charity Hollaback!, outlines the Gender & Development Journal’s new ICTs issue and two launch events. Having a phone …
Putting responsible data into practice
Amy O'DonnellRachel Hastie and Amy O’Donnell introduce Oxfam’s new responsible data training resources and their launch event. 90% of the data in the world today has been created in the last …
Evolving ICTs in humanitarian: The power of networks
Amy O'DonnellAmy O’Donnell unpacks the idea that ICTs save time, money and improve accuracy, whilst exploring the conditions needed for them to add value in humanitarian response. For three years, the …
Making invisible voices visible in online EVAW campaigns
Amy O'DonnellOnline spaces are not free from violence against women and girls (VAWG) but, in this blog, Amy O’Donnell and Miranda Dobson discuss how specific online platforms, including Hollaback! are supporting …
Transforming tech for women
Jemma Stringer and Amy O'DonnellMore than two-thirds of the world’s population will be using smartphones by 2020, but how smart are they for women? Information and communication technology is transforming our lives, but is …
Our favourite uses of technology for social good
Amy O'DonnellToday the Nominet Trust, the UK’s leading social tech funder announces a shortlist of 100 best uses of technology for social good. Here Amy O’Donnell, ICT in Programme Lead, explains …
Technology for social good: top 100 inspiring uses
Amy O'DonnellOxfam is increasingly exploring how to introduce technology in our programme work. We often find the first question asked by country staff is whether there are any ideas or case …
A rights based approach to responsible data
Amy O'DonnellToday Oxfam is proud to publish a new Responsible Data Policy which focuses on our commitment to treat the programme data we collect with respect and uphold the rights of …
Reaching the unreachable through SMS health messages in Somalia
Amy O'DonnellPolio is a crippling and potentially fatal childhood disease which is close to being eradicated globally. When a fresh outbreak of the disease occurred in Somalia in 2013 urgent action …
Oxfam and Visa team up for an innovative payment solution for disaster-affected communities
Amy O'DonnellA partnership between Oxfam and Visa is providing financial access to disaster-affected communities in the Philippines. Here, Amy O’Donnell and Niña Espinola-Abogado explain how the Electronic Prepaid Solution (EPS) came …
