With at least 11 million people—half of the Syrian population—internally displaced, and nearly 5 million people fleeing to neighboring countries, let’s hope the $10 billion is allocated efficiently. After all, there is an onslaught of misinformation regarding the refugee crisis pervading the media landscape in all directions. But it’s not for lack of thousands of humanitarians working to create solutions to address the gaps in data. Shelley Taylor of Trellyz is one of the entrepreneurs leading the charge. Harnessing her community building skills, she’s built the Refugee Aid App, which provides a single point for refugees to find information, and allows NGOs to deliver aid to where it’s most needed. During times of crisis, connectivity and efficiency are everything.
