Autodesk recently donated 3.2 million USD in software licenses to IOM through its Technology Impact Program, enabling enhanced design capability and operational support for communities in need. The licenses are instrumental in advancing IOM shelter and settlements initiatives globally.

The in-kind contribution consists of hundreds of licenses from the Autodesk Architecture Engineering & Construction Collection. This is the largest donation since the IOM – Autodesk partnership began in 2018. The donation is made possible through collaboration of Autodesk with USA for IOM, IOM’s nonprofit partner in the United States.

The Autodesk software licenses significantly boost IOM’s operational and design capacity to support the delivery of humanitarian programs across more than 30 countries, where more than 200 IOM staff are using Autodesk products; expansion in programming has necessitated additional licenses.

“The private sector offers unique expertise and resources and has an essential role to play in tackling humanitarian challenges. Partnerships with the private sector are key to forward innovation in our efforts to drive solutions to displacement,” said Luciano Arroio, USA for IOM Head of Operations.

“The Autodesk contribution supports the timely and safe delivery of assistance to migrants and displaced populations worldwide and facilitates expansion of IOM’s operational and technical capacity.

IOM staff rely on Autodesk software in planning and implementation of construction projects, including Shelter and Settlements programming; Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) and for disaster risk management. Autodesk tools support staff to design safe and sustainable shelters, improve mapping and design quality, and facilitate communication between project stakeholders.

In Bangladesh, where IOM leads site planning in camps supporting Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar, Autodesk tools contribute to site and infrastructure development for effective humanitarian response.

In Ukraine, IOM Shelter & Housing Unit staff use Autodesk software on a daily basis to facilitate rehabilitation and construction projects for internally displaced persons.

In addition to the donated licenses, IOM received hands on support from Autodesk through collaboration on the delivery of technical training in humanitarian site planning.

For more information please contact:

Email: info@usaforiom.org