Anticipatory Action | Kenya Red Cross Digital Transformation

The Anticipatory Action Platform supports Kenya Red Cross Society's approach to acting before a disaster occurs, using forecasts, predefined triggers and pre-agreed interventions across counties.

01The Challenge

The Problem Statement

Parts of Kenya are hit by recurring droughts and floods. Traditional disaster response waits for a crisis to occur before support is mobilised. This delays support and raises costs in the affected areas. Acting only after a hazard has struck leaves communities waiting for help, and it leaves little room to agree in advance who will do what, when, and with which funds. The Society needed a way to act before a disaster occurs, using forecasts and a shared, pre-agreed plan, instead of reacting once the crisis has already arrived.

02The Solution

The Solution

The Anticipatory Action Platform supports Kenya Red Cross Society’s approach to acting before a disaster occurs, using forecasts, predefined triggers and pre-agreed interventions across counties. It brings together forecast triggers, action protocols, partner coordination and monitoring, so teams can act before a hazard escalates.

03The Impact

The Impact

The platform enables earlier, targeted assistance. Teams have visibility of activations and results, and can use them to deliver cash, livestock and health support. Because triggers, protocols and responsibilities are agreed before a hazard occurs, teams can act as soon as a trigger is reached, instead of waiting for a crisis to unfold. Recording interventions and viewing results in one place also gives partners and teams a shared picture of what has been activated and what it has achieved.