NGOs
Use what3words to make a difference
NGOs and charities are using what3words for free to make their vital work faster and more efficient. Find out how you can too.
NGOs
What is what3words?
Every 3 metre square in the world has a unique identifier made of 3 random words: a what3words address.
It’s easy to share what3words addresses, say them over the phone or radio, write them down, or print them on a map.
The app works offline, so even people in areas with an unreliable data connection can find any precise location.
Used by large and small organisations
Case studies
Get started with our info pack
Whether you’re part of a large organisation or a small team of volunteers, we’ve got everything you need to learn how what3words can help your projects. Download our info pack for how-to guides, our community resources, and to discover how it’s used to coordinate humanitarian and charitable projects.
See if your tools already accept what3words
Many software systems have already integrated what3words into their solution. Check whether the platforms you use accept what3words.
Integrate what3words into your platform
We provide qualifying NGOs and charities access to our API for free and can help you with the installation.
Download the free app
Start using the what3words online map or app to easily find and share the location of people, incidents and assets.
FAQs
How do NGOs use what3words?
NGOs, charities and volunteer organisations around the world use what3words addresses in a variety of ways to coordinate projects. Using precise locations enables people in need of help to be found and helped faster, improves incident response times and ensures critical aid is delivered exactly where it’s needed most.
what3words addresses can be added to signs, maps and printed materials or shared easily over the phone or by SMS to coordinate humanitarian projects of any size.
What is the what3words response toolkit?
The what3words toolkit has everything you need to start using what3words addresses for your crisis response, humanitarian or volunteer projects. The toolkit includes more details on how what3words works, how it’s being used by existing organisations and how you and your teams can get started. Access it here .
How do I integrate what3words?
It’s free to download the what3words app or use the website what3words.com to start finding and sharing what3words addresses in your projects today.
To integrate what3words into your existing software and tools, we have dedicated plans for NGOs and charities. Get in touch with us to get started .