Social media are not just interactive computer-mediated technologies that facilitate the creation or sharing of information, ideas, career interests and other forms of expression via virtual communities and networks. Thanks to my mentor Dante Licona, it is way more than that. Based on his expertise I learn every day the power of “shareability”. Always charging, always collecting, always connecting my friend.
In the heart of Nairobi, Kenya, the IFRC Global Innovation Summit 2023 was a remarkable gathering of over 300 forward-thinkers, all united by a singular vision: to innovate, inspire change, and advance humanitarian efforts. It was a melting pot of ideas, a crucible of innovation, and an ode to human resilience.
Creating the branding for Solferino Voices, a YouTube channel dedicated to sharing stories from Red Cross and Red Crescent volunteers, was a purposeful and strategic process. The branding elements – logo, color palette, thumbnails, and the channel name – were thoughtfully designed to reflect the essence of the channel’s mission and connect with its audience.
Dive into the Solferino Air Virtual Tour and explore innovation and culture like never before. Immerse yourself in the heart of Kenya’s Lamu and Paris, France through captivating visuals and storytelling. Join us on a journey where design meets global impact.
When Halloween came around in 1960 John F. Kennedy, while campaigning for president, came across a unique trick or treat event. This ghoulish party was not about collecting candy but instead raising money for the UN agency fighting child hunger and disease-UNICEF. This is how we make the most of what is already a lot.
How many people could be in need of humanitarian support following climate-related disasters by 2030 and 2050 if the world does not urgently invest in climate adaptation measures today? And what could the financial cost be for governments and donors supporting an already overstretched humanitarian system?
Are we doing enough to ensure that
women …are shaping the future of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement?
A selection of performing animations for Social Media I made for the IFRC
An infographic is a collection of imagery, charts, and minimal text that gives an easy-to-understand overview of a topic.
Say the maximum of things in the smallest amount of time. Be accurate and factual. Use less words, and mean something. It should be nice but not distracting.
New Year’s Eve represents a particularly deadly time to be on the road. The NHTSB reports that the automobile accident fatality rate is five-times above the daily average on New Year’s Eve in the United States.
Picture taken on Geneva’s airport tarmac. Airplane on its way to Mozambique after cyclone Idai.
We cannot scale down while Ebola escalates, says IFRC
Signing ceremony. Interpeace is thrilled to partner with such a major humanitarian organisation. Together they will seek to enhance resilience at the local level in conflict and fragile contexts.
This year again, the Red Cross participates in the “Missing Type” movement. The purpose of this campaign? The disappearance of the letters A, O and B, the three letters of blood groups, urban and digital landscapes to raise awareness of blood donation.
The most successful World Red Cross Red Crescent Day ever. We share the love with the entire network
Cyclone Idai made landfall on 15 March in the city of Beira located in Central Mozambique. The cyclone wreaked havoc on Beira and its surrounding areas, resulting in significant damage and destruction to shelter and settlements, health, water and sanitation facilities, as well as large swathes of crops.
I had to assist the IFRC in strategically utilizing digital and social media to increase worldwide engagement and influence online. I followed the development of policies to create guidelines that aim to improve and protect the reputation and positioning of the IFRC in online communities and help to grow relationships with recurring visitors on the…
Humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality: these seven Fundamental Principles provide an ethical, operational and institutional framework to the work of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
A gallery of my most performing animation on social
