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Over the past two years, dozens of organizations used Facebook's Data for Good products to improve wellbeing and save lives. Their most profound applications include disaster preparedness projects, vaccination campaigns, and effective deployment of services during times of natural disaster.

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In response to California's Thomas Fire, Direct Relief used Disaster Maps' real time population density data to distribute over 400,000 N-95 masks where they were needed most.

Disaster Maps

Working with Direct Relief to more effectively respond to California wildfires

In response to California's Thomas Fire, Direct Relief used Disaster Maps' real time population density data to distribute over 400,000 N-95 masks where they were needed most.

After Hurricane Maria, Facebook shared data that showed drops in connectivity to help NetHope’s Crisis Informatics response team install nearly 100 connectivity sites across Puerto Rico.

Disaster Maps

Helping NetHope and the American Red Cross restore access to the internet in Puerto Rico

After Hurricane Maria, Facebook shared data that showed drops in connectivity to help NetHope’s Crisis Informatics response team install nearly 100 connectivity sites across Puerto Rico.

After floods in Kerala displaced over a million people in 2018, the relief group SEEDS India used Facebook displacement maps to deploy their early recovery communications at the optimal time.

Disaster Maps

Reaching displaced communities after the floods in Kerala

After floods in Kerala displaced over a million people in 2018, the relief group SEEDS India used Facebook displacement maps to deploy their early recovery communications at the optimal time.

After 2018's volcanic eruption in Guatemala, UNICEF used Facebook network coverage data to reach 3,000 people with vital information on safety and recovery.

Disaster Maps

Improving the reach of online tools in Guatemala

After 2018's volcanic eruption in Guatemala, UNICEF used Facebook network coverage data to reach 3,000 people with vital information on safety and recovery.

Development Economics used data from the Future of Business to calculate the potential economic impact of increased female business ownership in Nigeria.

Future of Business Survey

Understanding the role of Nigerian women in the economy

Development Economics used data from the Future of Business to calculate the potential economic impact of increased female business ownership in Nigeria.

The Mercatus Center at GMU used data from the Future of Business Survey to determine that 12.33% of Australian businesses on Facebook export, compared to 7.6% of total businesses in Australia.

Future of Business Survey

Improving understanding of export activity among small businesses in Australia

The Mercatus Center at GMU used data from the Future of Business Survey to determine that 12.33% of Australian businesses on Facebook export, compared to 7.6% of total businesses in Australia.