OCHA Appeal - Integrated Regional Information Networks (IRIN) 2012-2014

The Integrated Regional Information Networks (IRIN) is a humanitarian news service covering sub-Saharan Africa parts of Asia and the Middle East. IRIN's principal role is to supply non-partisan relevant information to a diverse audience of humanitarian actors including decision-makers in governments vulnerable populations and local and international media with the aim of promoting a better understanding of persistent crises and new emergencies. Its coverage helps to establish a common understanding of key humanitarian concerns and acts as an important link to those affected by crisis. With CIDA support IRIN contributes to strengthening the international humanitarian assistance system by improving the impact of relief assistance through improved coordination and information and by gaining a better understanding of rapidly changing humanitarian contexts.

Expected Outputs Include: The collection of information on a range of humanitarian themes and situations; and the dissemination of this information to the humanitarian community beneficiaries and the general public through a variety of media outlets. Expected Immediate Outcomes Include: Increased understanding of key humanitarian concerns themes and crises amongst stakeholders; increased access to reliable information by affected communities; and strengthened links between the international humanitarian community and beneficiaries.