Partners

Humanitarian, private sector and government organisations that have an interest in humanitarian assistance, and can commit to making a positive contribution to technology in emergency response, can become partners of the Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC).

Making a difference in ICT emergency response

ETC partnership is open to all Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) associated organisations.

Non-IASC members can send an e-mail to Global.ETC@wfp.org to discuss the process for becoming an ETC partner. ETC recently endorsed a new partnership model, and has developed a partner onboarding process which is currently under review. More information about the new partnership model and onboarding process will follow in due course.

To be an ETC partner the organisation must:

Have an interest in humanitarian assistance
Support the achievement of the mandate of the ETC
Actively participate in or contribute to ETC activities at the global and local levels.

Please read our guide How to become an ETC Partner.

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ETC Strategic Advisory Group

The ETC strives to involve a diverse and representative group of humanitarian actors, governments, and the private sector in its partnerships. Considering the diversity of partners in the ETC, a Strategic Advisory Group (SAG) is being established to assist the global ETC unit in its support function, and facilitate timely and effective decision making outside the wider cluster coordination meetings and annual ETC plenary events.

Read the full SAG terms of reference here.

Global Partners

Action contre la Faim (ACF)

An ETC partner since 2016, ACF commits to work with the Cluster to provide vital communications services in humanitarian disasters.

CDAC Network

CDAC Network supports the delivery of ETC Services for Communities by promoting local and national leadership, supporting local media, and providing more accessible and locally relevant materials to affected populations.

Cisco

Cisco Crisis Response engages with the ETC to help in areas of ICT/networking expertise and training, cybersecurity, global resource capacity and mobilization of people and connectivity solutions in emergencies.

Ericsson Response

Ericsson Response regularly deploys Ericsson personnel and telecommunications equipment, including its Wireless LAN in Disaster and Emergency Response (WIDER) technology, to support ETC operations in times of disaster.

Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO)

FAO has been a long-standing partner of the Emergency Telecommunications Cluster.

Global VSAT Forum

GVF supports the ETC with thought leadership and by establishing the link with the satellite industry.

Government of Luxembourg, Ministry for Development Cooperation & Humanitarian Affairs

In addition to deploying personnel and the emergency.lu connectivity solution to support ETC operations, the Government of Luxembourg also contributes to ETC training development and delivery, as well as Services for Communities and preparedness initiatives.

GSM Association (GSMA)

The GSMA works with the ETC on preparedness and supports the Cluster’s emergency response activities by providing data on local mobile networks, as well as crucial links to local mobile network providers (MNOs).

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

ICRC has been engaged with the ETC for a long time and collaborated in several ETC working groups and initiatives

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)

IFRC is a long-standing partner of the ETC at a global level.

International Organization for Migration (IOM)

IOM works closely with the ETC in the field to support the provision of services to communities and humanitarians in operational hubs.

International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

ITU and the ETC collaborate in the area of preparedness, delivering simulation exercises and developing guidelines for the development of national emergency telecommunication plans in high-risk countries.

Internews

Internews has been instrumental to the development and implementation of the ETC2020 strategy thanks to their expertise and experience about community engagement and communication with communities (CwC).

NetHope

NetHope and its network of 50+ NGOs regularly collaborate with the ETC in the field to provide ICT and technology services to humanitarians and affected populations.

Office of Information and Communications Technology (OICT)

OICT provides crucial connectivity services to UN peacebuilding operations and collaborates closely with the ETC in the field.

Oxfam

Oxfam and the ETC have collaborated to strengthen the transition from relief to recovery, encouraging community engagement and ownership.

Plan International

The sharing of information is one of the key added values of the partnership between Plan International and the ETC.

REACH

REACH supports the ETC through the development of needs assessment tools and monitoring indicators, facilitating evidence-based humanitarian coordination across the Humanitarian Program Cycle.

Save the Children

Save the Children actively participates in several ETC working groups and engages locally with the ETC in the field.

Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB)

MSB deploys IT and telecoms experts to set up and deliver shared communications services in emergency situations.

Télécoms Sans Frontières (TSF)

TSF’s rapid deployment capacity makes it a crucial partner for the ETC. TSF provides assessment and connectivity support to humanitarians, as well as connectivity and calling facilities for affected populations.

U.S. Department of State

The U.S. Department of State supports the ETC’s preparedness activities and brings key stakeholders together, linking NGOs and local government officials in the wake of emergencies.