Big data analysis is showing up everywhere, and the world of humanitarian aid is no exception. Organizations, from gigantic aid agencies to small NGOs, have been exploring ways they can use data conclusions to better help people in need. And these aid organizations are increasingly working directly with tech companies to help them make sense of the data that they collect. Ideally, these public-private partnerships pair aid organizations’ on-the-ground knowledge with the cutting-edge tech acumen of Silicon Valley.