Twilio.org for Humanitarian Action

Deliver support to people you serve when they need it

Create the exact communications experience you need to serve people affected by crises and disasters.

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Provide help to those in need, quickly and at scale

With large-scale crises becoming increasingly regular, humanitarian organizations must adapt rapidly to meet growing needs. Using Twilio, humanitarian organizations can create innovative solutions to bridge this digital divide and increase the efficacy of their programs

Design, build, and scale the communications you need to help people faster

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Automate mass notifications

Automate notifications and communicate using local languages on the channels people use everyday like SMS, WhatsApp, and phone calls.

Learn from five nonprofits activating humanitarian response programs with digital communications

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Deliver support with IVR and bots

Deliver support 24/7 with intelligent bots and automated phone systems. Escalate to human support when needed.

Discover how Save the Children uses digital communications to scale their impact.

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Activate cash voucher programs

Enable displaced individuals to request and validate eligibility for cash support on any channel, including SMS, WhatsApp, and voice.

Read how the Norwegian Refugee Council delivers cash support for refugees with Twilio Flex.

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Personalize support with a helpline

Provide highly personalized, convenient support through cloud contact centers that are easily integrated with your existing CRM and cloud services, and enable your staff to manage calls remotely.

Learn how nonprofits use cloud contact centers to reach people more effectively and efficiently.

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Humanitarian aid spotlights

Transforming the delivery of humanitarian aid

In Ukraine, NRC has used Twilio technology to drive 230 million interactions and deliver cash-based assistance via WhatsApp and Viber.

Responding faster to disasters

The American Red Cross of Chicago & Northern Illinois uses SMS to streamline its emergency dispatch process and automate its volunteer coordination for improved speed and efficiency.

Expanding the reach and responsiveness of its global helplines

Child Helpline International created a contact center solution that enables child helplines to reach 100 million children a year without sacrificing service quality

Deliver efficient, inclusive support to the people you serve