Ericsson Response Programme

(For-profit organisation)

The Ericsson Response Programme is a global initiative developed by Ericssson, an international telecommunications company. The Response Programme is designed to respond rapidly to disasters by providing volunteers and mobile communication equipment in disaster areas, and by working in partnership with relief organisations such as the UN, the IFRC, the Red Cross and Red Crescent. The Programme also has a research and development arm. and is involved in advocacy to increase awareness of disaster response.

Website

http://www.ericsson.com/thecompany/sustainability_corporateresponsibility

Year established

2000

About this organisation

Regions / countries / territories

Europe: Sweden

Global issues

Disasters and humanitarian affairs ; Information and communications technologies