Humanitarian aid workers belonging to NGOs have traditionally enjoyed international legal protection. However, attacks on humanitarian workers have occasionally occurred, and became more frequent due to a number of factors which includes the increasing number of humanitarian workers deployed in unstable environments. Humanitarian Workers play a major role in an NGO's field operation. NGOs rely on receiving information about constantly changing conditions, needs, operational challenges, and warnings making communication critical with humanitarian workers during emergencies when lives are at stake. Personal tracking devices have therefore becomean important tool to optimize operations and conducting information exchanges. Improving the capacity for using technology to gather and share information and communication during an emergency. With the use of these units almost immediately, information begins flowing from the field up to regional NGO’s offices to provide situational awareness of the location and movement of field staff as well as to provide information as and when new needs arise. Accurate and timely information helps fine-tune interventions and avoid costly mistakes. GlobalTrack is a global leader in tracking, search; rescue technology and has the GT Personal Tracker, an integrated, cost-effective terminal for tracking,communicating and managing personnel in remote or dangerous locations. Drawing on the reliability of the Inmarsat satellite constellation, the GT Personal Tracker offers two-way communication, tracking and alerting for individuals and fleets across the globe. This robust, lightweight unit is suitable for long-term use in all environments. The unit enables communications with multiple destinations on platforms such as SMS and e-mail. Customized map views using Points of Interest enable users to have a clear understanding of the whereabouts of humanitarian field workers. In addition the unit provides automated GPS reporting intervals,Stealth-mode for silent and low backlight operation and a dedicated, protected alert button preventing false alarms. Only weighing 350g, this One-hand operation unit is Cost-effective and efficient in coordinating the information exchange between the NGO's and their Humanitarian aid workers who are out in the fields saving lives. For more information on the GlobalTrack's GT Personal Tracker contact GlobalTrack sales team on +27112626545 or email sales@globaltrack.com. About Author: Pieter Smits is the CEO and founder of GlobalTrack. GlobalTrack is the leader in two way Satellite Asset Tracking. With over 10 years of experience you will be assured of the knowledge required to give you the best solution for your requirements. For more information visit: www.globaltrack.com
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