Christopher Hoffman

Christopher Hoffman

Christopher Hoffman is the founder of Humanity Link, a platform that develops digital tools to better connect aid organizations in crisis zones. Previously, he served on numerous international missions, including in East Africa, where he coordinated humanitarian operations and tested technologies for rapid crisis communication. His focus is on developing solutions that truly work on the ground: simple, secure, and accessible. Hoffman combines technical expertise with human rights perspectives and demonstrates how technology can save lives and make humanitarian action more efficient. His work exemplifies how digital innovation can strengthen social responsibility.

Enriching for your class:

He presents real-world examples of global engagement, peacebuilding, and responsibility in a connected world

Awards & Prizes

• 2020 Transformative Innovation Award Winner: Norwegian Refugee Council
• 2020 Overall Innovation Award Winner: Norwegian Refugee Council
• 2019 Africa Innovator of the Year Runner Up: Aid and International Development Forum
• 2018 WFP/Google Innovation Accelerator: Scale funding recipient for the Food ATM
• 2014 Certificate: International Humanitarian and Human Rights Law—Geneva Academy
• 2009 Commendation: Director General of the US Foreign Service
• 2000 Commendation: JTFAfriCom US, Kenya, and Uganda. Trainer