Through the delivery of integrated solutions by mobilized teams and inspired individuals, IBM reaches out to communities in their times of need. We offer our people and our solutions to help, whether in preparation for disaster or during response and recovery. IBMers have the desire, the leadership support and the training to serve. We get systems up and running, create new systems where needed and help people get back to the business of life.
See how IBM experts and employee volunteers partner with our NGO clients to help communities recover and rebuild after disasters.
Collaboration
Partnering with public, private and not-for-profit organizations with disaster-related missions.
Expertise
Optimizing disaster operations using the world-class skills of IBMers worldwide.
Technology
Developing innovative solutions for disaster preparedness and response.
Training
Offering a training course, available online, to help anyone prepare to be a disaster volunteer.
Volunteerism
Volunteering individually and with our colleagues, who are generous with their time and money.
Disaster Volunteering Course
IBM offers a free, publicly available online course detailing the importance of disaster volunteering as well as opportunities to take part.
Global reach, local impact
2017 Atlantic hurricanes
After the costliest hurricane season in US history, IBM is deploying a $4 million pro bono response and resiliency package to Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico.
Call for Code
Calling developers! Join the initiative to innovate disaster relief solutions.
Disaster volunteerism
The disasters of 2017 forced organizations to re-evaluate the response ecosystem, yielding insights and areas for improvement.
Refugees and migrants
This white paper details IBM's wide-ranging response to the refugee and migrant crisis in Europe.
Chennai flooding
IBM provided immediate relief and lasting disaster preparedness support in Tamil Nadu, India.
Activity summary
This brief summarizes IBM’s disaster response approach and describes previous efforts.