GFIR
Global Fund for Innovation and Resilience

Our Approach

Combining Climate Change and International Development Expertise with Innovative Mobile Technology

GFIR combines expertise in climate change and international development with innovative mobile technology to help vulnerable communities and workers prepare for, respond to, and recover from climate-related disasters.

Our integrated approach connects timely, location-specific early warnings with rapid emergency financial assistance supported by local partnerships.

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PILLAR I

Early Warning System

Helping people anticipate risks and take protective action.

PILLAR II

Emergency Financial Aid

Helping people meet urgent needs through timely financial support.

How It Works

GFIR works with local partners to connect vulnerable communities with timely disaster warnings and emergency financial assistance through an integrated digital platform.

  1. 01

    IDENTIFY COUNTRY & PARTNERS

    Identify disaster-prone communities and collaborate with trusted local organizations to establish the foundations for implementation.

  2. 02

    ENROLLMENT

    Register beneficiaries before disasters through mobile self-registration or assistance from trained local agents.

  3. 03

    MONITOR

    Monitor emerging disaster risks using forecasting data and location-based hazard intelligence.

  4. 04

    ALERT

    Deliver timely, location-specific warnings to registered beneficiaries, helping them prepare and take protective action.

  5. 05

    DIGITAL CASH DELIVERY

    Provide rapid emergency financial assistance to eligible beneficiaries when predefined conditions are met and funding is available.

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Our Platform

GFIR is developing an integrated, mobile-based platform that connects beneficiary registration, disaster forecasting, early warning alerts, and emergency financial assistance.

Designed for diverse levels of smartphone access and connectivity, the platform combines user-friendly mobile applications with local-agent support to reach vulnerable communities.

GFIR beneficiary app design with an area risk map, sample flood alert, and five-day risk outlook
BENEFICIARY APP

Registration, warnings, and assistance information

GFIR agent app map showing household locations and forecast rainfall
AGENT APP

Assisted enrollment and field operations

Location-Based Alerts Flexible Mobile Access Integrated Assistance