Reports & Publications
Our evidence, insights, and impact—all in one place. This collection features annual reports, white papers, case studies, and research that document our journey and share what works. Dive in to discover the data and stories behind innovation that scales.

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Unlocking Africa’s Health Innovation Potential:
Navigating the Investment Readiness Landscape

Lookbook
Being Innovation Lookbook
From peer support to the arts, sports, games, and AI chatbots, discover the Being Initiative’s youth-led innovations for mental health in Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Morocco, Pakistan, Romania, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, and Vietnam.

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Outcome Case Study: Energy Peace Partners
The study examines the implementation of Peace Renewable Energy Credits by Energy Peace Partners, highlighting CHIC’s support in establishing innovative energy solutions in conflict zones.
Outcome Case Study: Field Ready
This report assesses Field Ready’s local manufacturing model in Syria, demonstrating its effectiveness in delivering medical products efficiently and CHIC’s role in its success.
Outcome Case Study: Hala Systems
The case study evaluates the outcomes and value for money of Hala Systems’ innovation, validating CHIC’s contributions to its development and impact.
The Story of the Creating Hope in Conflict: a Humanitarian Grand Challenge Community
Highlighting achievements and collaborations, this document shares key insights and lessons to advance the community of CHIC-supported innovators.
Grant Award Review
This review assesses how well CHIC’s awarded innovations address identified barriers and gaps across thematic areas like health, energy, and WASH.
Descriptive Portfolio Analysis (Sense-Making Portfolio Review)
The analysis provides insights into the characteristics of CHIC’s humanitarian innovation portfolio, serving as a reflection on investment strategies.
Analysis of Barriers Affecting Innovations in Humanitarian Contexts
This report analyzes contextual and political challenges that hinder innovation and service provision within the humanitarian sector.
Innovation Adoption Strategy
This strategy outlines approaches to overcome barriers in scaling humanitarian innovations, emphasizing the role of large aid agencies in adopting locally-owned solutions.
Learning From Innovations Using Artificial Intelligence
The review explores the opportunities and risks of implementing AI in humanitarian contexts, drawing lessons from 18 CHIC-funded projects to inform future funding strategies.
Lessons Learned from Supporting Local Innovation
This paper consolidates insights from CHIC’s support of 41 locally-led initiatives, identifying key lessons to enhance the effectiveness of innovation in conflict settings.
Scoping Study: Misinformation, Disinformation and Hate Speech in Conflict
This study examines the challenges posed by misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech in conflict zones, highlighting the need for comprehensive tools and community-engaged approaches to build resilience in humanitarian responses.
The Indigenous Gender Equality Program Impact Story (June 2022)
This impact report shares narratives of the first cohort of Indigenous innovators dismantling colonial systems and rebuilding through principles of love, respect, responsibility, and reciprocity within the Gender Equality Program.