Humanitarian connect

Systems innovation hub for building more inclusive and resilient futures in humanitarian contexts.

Humanitarian Connect is PoliSync’s systems innovation hub for more inclusive and resilient humanitarian action. Working across the humanitarian –development–peace–climate nexus, it equips local actors with the tools, research, tech, and partnerships needed to lead change and to rethink fragmented policy and practice in humanitarian settings.

By integrating PoliSync’s legal, policy, data, and Tech4Good expertise, the hub tackles fragmented systems with context-specific, scalable solutions that center local leadership and systems thinking. It supports both frontline actors and donors in solving complex challenges with evidence and innovation.

Director
Sandra Uwantege Hart

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Current projects, outputs and workshops

  • Innovation in Syria-related aid & assistance fund Transfers

    In a major milestone pilot, the German Federal Foreign Office, in partnership with PoliSync, successfully executed USDC stablecoin payments to Damascus via blockchain.

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  • Overcoming de-risking and over-compliance

    High-level advisory group on humanitarian fund transfer solutions

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  • Overcoming de-risking and over-compliance II

    Exploring fintech options for humanitarian transactions in Northwest Syria

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  • Sanctions Training for Humanitarian Actors

    Workshop: Provides the humanitarian community with a detailed grounding on how sanctions can affect their operations, and on measures they can take to minimise adverse impacts while complying with applicable measures.

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  • Humanitarian Training for Sanctions Policy Practitioners

    Workshop: Provides participants working on the design and implementation of sanctions, counterterrorism regulations and export controls in governments and international organisations, with an understanding of humanitarian considerations.

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  • Tech4Good for international development & humanitarian organisations

    Workshop: Examines the latest tools and technologies that are being used to positively impact international development and humanitarian aid.

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