Advancing human rights with Amnesty International

For Amnesty to remain agile enough to protect people regardless of the changing economic and geopolitical landscape, their technology infrastructure must evolve continuously. This creates a unique challenge for the organisation, as highlighted by CIO Paul Smith:

“As a nonprofit, we must demonstrate value for money, ensuring every penny and pound counts. And so we’re constantly looking at ways to simplify, including technology. This allows us to drive more funds to the front line.”

Working with an organisation like Amnesty International presented unique requirements beyond technical expertise. Cultural alignment was essential to reinforce Amnesty's unwavering commitment to human rights and transparency.

"What was crucial for us was finding a partner whose values aligned with ours" explains Smith.

HSO also helped Amnesty migrate to Microsoft Fabric, providing a scalable, reliable, and resilient data platform. This transformation is crucial for an organisation that processes vast amounts of information from conflict zones, persecution cases, and human rights violations worldwide. 

As Amnesty International continues its vital work defending human rights globally, their partnership with HSO ensures they have the technological foundation needed to adapt to an ever-changing world. By investing in scalable, secure, and efficient systems, every pound spent on technology translates to greater resources available for protecting the world's most vulnerable populations.

The collaboration demonstrates how the right technology partnership can amplify humanitarian impact, ensuring that organisations like Amnesty International can continue their essential work. Or, as Smith puts it: “HSO have worked well with us by being objective and using their experience to sharpen our focus.”