Yemen | Humanitarian Innovation Basics Training for Local Partner Organisations
On 16–18 August 2026, the Response Innovation Lab (RIL) and Yemen Family Care Association (YFCA), with the support of Oxfam under the HST-LHL Programme, delivered the three-day “Humanitarian Innovation Basics: A Journey to Impact” training in Aden, Yemen.
SomRIL | Surprise Soap Training: Strengthening Local Manufacturing and Women-Led Enterprise
The Somali Response Innovation Lab (SomRIL), in collaboration with Field Ready funded by Australian Aid, delivered a practical training on Surprise Soap production for 20 women entreprenuers in Hargeisa, Somaliland combining technical skills development with a broader ambition to strengthen local manufacturing capacity for humanitarian and essential products.
Building Stronger Innovation Ecosystems: RIL’s Support to the Dutch Relief Alliance Joint Responses
“We need to shift from coordination to collaboration.”
“Innovation isn’t a project; it’s a process.”
Check out the highlight and the output from the collaboration between RIL and DRA.
Innovation Story | From Unsafe Water to A More Affordable Household
An innovation story from WaterKit, a U-RIL supported initiative.
Innovation Story | How Storytelling is Inspiring Syrian Children to Protect the Environment
How storytelling is inspiring Syrian children to protect their environment? Check out the story of Lamiaa, an innovator supported through our Made by Syrians program.
Humanitarian Innovation Intellectual Property Primer
Most innovation projects build partnerships and collaborations during their projects. It is important that when you are working with other individuals or organizations, you know what you are bringing to the collaboration and what you want to protect.
#RILPlasticsStories in Hargeisa No.6: The Collective Power to Better Plastic Waste Management
No.6 of the #RILPlasticsStories campaign.
#RILPlasticsStories in Hargeisa No.5:What Makes Plastic Recovery Work
No.5 of the #RILPlasticsStories campaign.
#RILPlasticsStories in Hargeisa No.4:What Businesses Are Throwing Away
No.4 of the #RILPlasticsStories campaign.
#RILPlasticsStories in Hargeisa No.3:Reframe the Stories of Waste Pickers
No.3 of the #RILPlasticsStories campaign.
#RILPlasticsStories in Hargeisa No.2:“Plastic has value. So do the people recovering it.”
No.2 of the #RILPlasticsStories campaign.
#RILPlasticsStories in Hargeisa No.1: Why Should We Care?
No.1 of the #RILPlasticsStories campaign.
RILx26 | RILx Strategic Partnership with AVPA
We are delighted to announce a RILx Strategic Partnership with AVPA!
RISE Syria | Challenge Mapping and User Needs Analysis Report
Our partner Field Ready Middle East published the report following the Challenge Mapping workshop under RISE Syria.
Uganda | Second Challenge Mapping Convener on “Access to Land for Refugee and Host Communities in Uganda”
On July 14, 2026, Uganda Response Innovation Lab hosted the the second “URRI Learning Review - Challenge Mapping Convener” on the issue of land access in Fort Portal, Uganda.
Open Information Session on July 22 | “Made by Yemenis”
Are you ready to lead the change with your innovative solution for Yemen? Submit your idea and receive the support to scale up the impact!
Call for Applications | “Made by Yemenis”
Are you ready to lead the change with your innovative solution for Yemen? Submit your idea and receive the support to scale up the impact!
Uganda | Challenge Mapping Convener on “Access to Land for Refugee and Host Communities in Uganda”
On July 9, 2026, Uganda Response Innovation Lab hosted the first “URRI Learning Review - Challenge Mapping Convener” on the issue of land access in Gulu, Uganda.
