Singapore Red Cross advances humanitarian impact through Dataiku's AI-For-Good Program

Dataiku has worked with the Singapore Red Cross (SRC) to strengthen disaster response and public health preparedness under its AI-for-Good Program. 

The programme aims to equip and support non-profit organisations (NGOs) to solve critical social, environmental, and humanitarian challenges. Under the programme, Dataiku has provided Singapore Red Cross' Humanitarian Innovation and Technology (HIT) team with free access to its platform and pro bono support from Dataiku's data scientists and engineers to help the non-profit organisation unlock the value of its data and scale its impact through specific AI use cases.  

The Singapore Red Cross engages with communities at home and internationally to build resilience and recover from natural disasters. The organisation has utilised Dataiku’s AI platform to automate disaster surveillance, which had previously involved highly manual, labour-intensive processes of collecting, cleaning, and consolidating data on natural and manmade disasters. 

Using the AI platform, the automated process improved in speed, accuracy, and quality while eliminating inconsistent data formats. It also enabled Singapore Red Cross to broaden its insights by incorporating additional contextual data, such as climate trends and weather patterns.

The collaboration between Singapore Red Cross and Dataiku also resulted in a more accurate forecast of leptospirosis, a waterborne disease endemic in Thailand. By applying machine learning models to weather and environmental data, Singapore Red Cross could better predict outbreaks and strengthen early intervention measures, such as resource planning for vulnerable communities, through data-driven approaches.  

“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.”  

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.” 

Dataiku’s AI-for-Good Program, launched in 2019, provides nonprofits with access to AI tools and volunteer expertise to support their missions. The global programme has supported organisations globally across areas such as food distribution, education access, and environmental initiatives.