DHL Group has signed a global partnership agreement with the United Nations’ International Organization for Migration (IOM) to enhance humanitarian logistics and lifesaving aid.
The collaboration encompasses initiatives across various regions, with projects in Kenya, Lebanon, Sudan, and Türkiye, as well as capacity-building for Greece and Panama. The new agreement establishes a formal legal framework for collaboration, minimizing potential hurdles and enabling seamless coordination.
IOM director general representative, Catalina Devandas, said: “By combining our expertise, we can enhance efficiency and expand our impact, ensuring more effective support for people in crisis. We look forward to the opportunities that lie ahead for our continued collaboration.”
The partnership aims to build on the success of the IOM and DHL GoHelp pilot project in Kenya.
Flooding displaced thousands, and jeopardized clean water access. In response, DHL GoHelp ensured that 1,000 donated water filters from the US reached the region thanks to DHL GoHelp’s pro bono logistics expertise, while its Disaster Response Team in Kenya assisted in assembling and distributing the filter kits to affected communities.
DHL’s GoHelp program focuses on disaster management, providing logistics expertise and support to communities affected by natural disasters.