Singapore – Singapore Red Cross (SRC) has partnered with Dataiku to strengthen disaster response and public health preparedness through the company’s AI-for-Good Program, which supports non-profit organisations (NGOs) in addressing critical social, environmental, and humanitarian challenges.
As part of the partnership, Dataiku has provided SRC’s Humanitarian Innovation and Technology (HIT) team with access to its AI platform, alongside pro bono support from its data scientists and engineers, to help develop AI-driven solutions for humanitarian operations.
One of the collaboration’s key initiatives has been the automation of disaster surveillance across Southeast Asia. Previously reliant on manual processes to collect, clean, and consolidate data on natural and man-made disasters, SRC has used Dataiku’s AI platform to streamline these workflows. The automated system has improved the speed, accuracy, and consistency of disaster monitoring while enabling the organisation to incorporate additional contextual data, including climate trends and weather patterns, into its analysis.
The partnership has also supported public health preparedness through the development of a more accurate forecasting model for leptospirosis, a waterborne disease endemic in Thailand. By applying machine learning to weather and environmental data, SRC has enhanced its ability to predict potential outbreaks, helping inform earlier interventions and resource planning for vulnerable communities.
Nur Hafiza AB Mutalif, Assistant Head of International Affairs at Singapore Red Cross, said, “Behind every data point is a community in need. By bringing together technology and humanitarian expertise, we can act earlier and with greater precision, whether that means anticipating risks before they escalate or delivering support when it matters most.”
“This collaboration allows us to turn data into timely, targeted action, ensuring that resources reach the right people at the right moment. Ultimately, it’s about making aid not just faster, but more meaningful, sustainable, and responsive to the realities on the ground. We are very pleased to work alongside Dataiku’s data scientists and engineers to anticipate risks earlier, plan with greater accuracy, and deliver support in ways that are more targeted, timely, and sustainable over the long term.”
Launched in 2019, Dataiku’s AI-for-Good Program provides nonprofit organisations with access to AI tools and volunteer expertise to support projects across areas including humanitarian response, food distribution, education access, and environmental initiatives.
“Across Asia Pacific, the impact of disasters and public health crises is intensifying, and the difference between reacting and anticipating can mean thousands of lives affected, “ said Andrew Boyd, SVP Asia Pacific & Japan at Dataiku. “What’s powerful about this collaboration is not just the technology, but the shift it represents: moving humanitarian organisations from hindsight to foresight. When AI is placed in the hands of teams on the ground, it becomes a force multiplier — enabling faster decisions, better coordination, and ultimately more resilient communities.”
Charlotte Lambert, Head of Dataiku’s AI-for-Good Program added, “AI-for-Good isn’t about applying technology to isolated use cases — it’s about fundamentally changing how impact is delivered at scale. What Singapore Red Cross is building shows how AI can help organisations reach people earlier, respond with greater precision, and ultimately protect more lives. The real opportunity ahead is not just supporting individual organisations, but creating a model where NGOs globally can use AI to act faster, plan smarter, and serve communities when it matters most.”
