UNHCR partners with Arm to unleash tech to help transform refugees’ lives
Technology leader and UNHCR unite to build creative solutions for displacement challenges
27.05.26
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Since 2023, UK for UNHCR has proudly partnered with Arm, a global semiconductor and AI platform company, supporting UNHCR’s Innovation team.
Together, Arm and UNHCR harness the power of technology to tackle the complex challenges faced by forcibly displaced people and host communities. From improving data and connectivity, to developing tools that enhance service delivery, protection and digital inclusion, this award-winning partnership scales impactful solutions for global humanitarian benefit and has positively affected more than 1.8 million people so far.
Beyond financial support, Arm employees contribute their time and specialist knowledge through a pioneering skill-share initiative, strengthening UNHCR’s technical capacity and accelerating innovation across the organisation.
Find out more about how we’re working together by watching the video below.
Fran Baker, Global Director of Sustainability and Social Impact at Arm explained: “I’ve been leading Arm’s social impact and innovation work for the past eight years. The partnership between the Innovation team and UK for UNHCR stands out for what the teams have been able to achieve through their expertise, flexibility, passion for the mission, and shared commitment to co-creation.”
“UNHCR brings a strong innovation mindset, a willingness to think differently, and the ability to move at pace alongside the private sector – qualities that make this collaboration especially impactful.”
To read more about the new partnership, please visit this web page.
