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in Libya. The primary objective is to assist families in locating missing loved ones who were
separated or lost during the flooding disaster. The collaboration focuses on aiding families in
locating missing individuals through the use of the AI chatbot as a tool and Communication
Channel via WhatsApp. The families of missing people basically reach AI using local phone
number through whatsapp as a communication channel - the platform allows people add any
information like name, est age, aree and region of person missing also it allow people to add
status updates like the status of missing individuals, indicating whether the missing person
has been found, is still missing, or has been declared unknown. The AI chatbot facilitates the
delivery of messages, updates, and inquiries related to missing persons, ensuring effective
communication and coordination during the crisis.

Outcome: The AI chatbot's intervention results in the successful delivery of 1000 messages
within one week to over 250 users.

Use case Status: The use case is part of a larger product development

UN Goals:

• SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
• SDG 13: Climate Action
• SDG 16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions
• SDG 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal

Goal relation description:

• SDG3 - Good Health and Well-being: Natural disasters like the Derna flooding can lead
to various health challenges, including injuries, waterborne diseases, and mental health
issues. By assisting in locating missing persons and facilitating communication during the
crisis, it contributes to promoting good health and well-being by ensuring timely access
to medical assistance and support services for affected individuals and families.
• SDG13 - Climate Action: The Derna flooding, attributed to heavy rains from storm Daniel,
is a consequence of climate change and extreme weather events. By assisting in disaster
response and recovery efforts, it contributes to mitigating the impacts of climate change
(e.g., flooding) and promoting resilience in affected communities.
• SDG16 - Peace and Justice Strong Institutions: by promoting partnerships and
strengthening institutions involved in disaster response, it ensuring access to justice for
those affected by natural disasters.
• SDG17 - Partnerships to achieve the Goal: The collaboration with Libyan NGOs
demonstrates the importance of partnerships in addressing complex challenges such
as disaster response and recovery. It fosters synergies and collective action towards
achieving sustainable development goals.

Partner name: Tech Impact Partner

19�2�2� Future work:

Data collection, Model development Elaborate proposal: We would like to focus on building
a scalable model of AI that can be used for humanitarian purpose and connected to partners

19�3� Use case requirements

• LC-AI-UC19-REQ-001: The LC-AI-chatbot must be accessible via widely used
communication platforms like Whatsapp and must facilitate the delivery of messages,

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