World Vision Canada

Published purpose

The goal of this project is to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of humanitarian assistance and enable greater accountability for the assistance delivered. Last Mile Mobile Solutions (LMMS) is mobile technology developed by World Vision Canada that is designed to make the delivery of humanitarian aid quicker and easier. LMMS uses a hand-held device that works even in remote areas to register people affected by crises. With the hand-held device, aid workers can gather basic information about each person and issue registration cards, which are then used to improve the speed and efficiency of aid distributions. The data gathered can also be analyzed quickly and used to plan additional assistance, and to monitor and report on the assistance provided. With DFATD's support, this project aims to roll LMMS out for use by the broader humanitarian community. The project activities include training field staff, deploying experts to support the implementation of the new technology in the field, and customizing the technology to meet the needs of individual humanitarian aid agencies.