IEEE Humanitarian Technologies Board (HTB)
The HTB inspires and empowers IEEE volunteers around the world carrying out and supporting impactful humanitarian technology activities at the local level.
The IEEE HTB mission is to support impactful and ethically informed volunteer-led initiatives, programs and projects, and mutually beneficial partnerships, as well as to inform policy formulation that harness technology and innovation to address societal challenges (including disaster recovery) in a responsive, effective, and sustainable way.
IEEE HTB was formerly the IEEE Humanitarian Activities Committee and was elevated to a Board in November 2022.
IEEE Humanitarian Technologies Strategic Plan 2025 – 2030
IEEE HTB Strategic Plan aligns to IEEE’s Strategic Plan which was approved by the Board of Directors in November 2024.
IEEE Humanitarian Technologies Strategic Plan 2025-2030
OUR VISION
IEEE volunteers around the world carrying out and supporting impactful Humanitarian Technology activities at the local level.
Design and Drive Tech for Impact Programs
OUR PILLARS
Become the Center of Humanitarian Expertise & Knowledge
Aggregate and provide knowledge and expertise in humanitarian technology to fuel the design, training, education, optimization and implementation of initiatives for maximum efficacy.
Establish Infrastructure for Impactful Programs
Establish program management rigor including framework to track impact metrics, best practices, progress tracking mechanisms and supportive tools to identify gaps and provide actionable recommendations for long-term project sustainability.
Amplify IEEE’s Role in Tech for Social Impact
Highlight the impact of humanitarian technology through targeted outreach, joint marketing and communication strategies, joint events, publications, and public policy, to promote public understanding and awareness and importance and the role of humanitarian engineering for social impact.
Achieve Scale through Partnerships
Leverage our global reach and technical expertise to scale successful humanitarian technology initiatives and drive sustainable change through mission aligned collaborations within and beyond IEEE.
www.ieee.org/strategic-plan
Approved by the IEEE Board of Directors, November 2024
IEEE will foster a collaborative environment that is open, inclusive, and free of bias and will continue to sustain the strength, reach, and vitality of our organization for future generations.
IEEE Humanitarian Technologies | IEEE – Advancing Technology for Humanity
Governing Documents
Humanitarian Technologies Board Operations Manual
Humanitarian Technologies Identity Guidelines
IEEE Constitution and Bylaws
(see I-305.14 for the relevant bylaw)
IEEE Principles of Business Conduct and Conflict of Interest
IEEE Ethics Reporting Procedures
Past Editions of the Humanitarian Technologies Newsletter
Past editions of the monthly newsletter are available in PDF format.