Humanitarian Aid Coalition Taps InnoNet Tools for its New Resource

by Simone Parrish

An Innovation Network publication has been selected for inclusion in the All In Diary, a new resource for humanitarian aid field workers in international and local NGOs. The All In Diary, to be released in July, provides in-the-field workers with helpful practical information and tips, even if they have limited or no Internet access. Innovation Network’s Data Collection Tips: Developing a Survey has been chosen as part of the diary’s Monitoring and Evaluation section. 
 
The Diary has been devised, developed and produced by InTuition and Inter-Face Development in a collaborative process involving a broader international team. Supported by a variety of organizations including RedR-IHE, Filofax , and People in Aid,  the project provides a personal organizer that includes:

• A diary to plan and record activities;
• Information on good humanitarian practice;
• Essential briefing materials on local community context and international standards;
• A handover mechanism to enable smooth transition between workers; and
• An evaluation component for monitoring progress and facilitating real-time learning.
 
An accompanying CD-Rom and website offer supplementary tools and resources for each topic area.
 
The All In Diary project aims to improve awareness of international standards, support local participation in aid efforts, assist post-disaster briefing and handover, and enable easy access to and sharing of information in the field in disaster situations.
 
For more information about the All In Diary, visit  www.allindiary.org.