At PERIGEE, our mission is to leverage big data and artificial intelligence (AI) to empower humanitarian and development organizations that work locally, regionally, or at the global scale. In the face of increasing global challenges, such as extreme weather events and conflict, we believe that novel data-driven analytics are vital to complement the gut feeling of experts. Everything we do is grounded in practical experiences, ranging from humanitarian missions in the Central African Republic to early warning projects in Southeast Asia or collaboration with local organizations focusing on conflict in Colombia. 

PERIGEE is an international team of disaster risk management and fundraising experts, anthropologists, and developers around Markus Enenkel. Our advisory board includes professionals from the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, UNICEF, ACAPS, the European Space Agency, and the Austrian Fundraising Association. We are a trusted partner and enabler for humanitarian nonprofit- and international organizations, as well as governmental partners,  providing them with cutting-edge technological solutions tailored to their unique needs. We equip our users with the data-driven tools and resources necessary to maximize their impact and reach in addressing critical social and environmental challenges. We care about all emergencies equally – particularly if they are at risk of becoming a ‚forgotten crises‘.

‚PERIGEE‘ means the the point in the orbit of a satellite that is nearest to our planet. This is exactly what we want to do – connect people and technology before, during and after emergencies. We believe AI-driven analytics should not only be a privilege of the commercial sector, but an instrument for people working on the frontline to support communities affected by natural or manmade hazards. Our goal is to leverage the power of Big Data and AI to provide humanitarian professionals with cutting-edge decision-support tools, transforming raw data into actionable insights for more effective disaster preparedness and response.