Digital Intelligence for Social Impact
Research tools for humanitarian work. UserSearch gives non-profit organisations affordable access to OSINT tools that help identify threats, support safeguarding and bring accountability to global challenges.
Powering Global Humanitarian Initiatives
Open-source research is changing how humanitarian organisations work. UserSearch provides research capabilities to non-profits working on human rights, environmental protection, human trafficking prevention and humanitarian assistance.
Non-profit organisations can contact UserSearch to discuss current access options. Eligibility, availability and account terms must be confirmed directly rather than assumed from organisation type.
Supporting Humanitarian Missions
Platform Access
Create an account to explore UserSearch, or contact us to discuss the needs of your non-profit team and confirm the options currently available.
See detailsUserSearch 2.0 Training
UserSearch 2.0 training designed for humanitarian contexts: how to use the platform for human trafficking investigations, environmental crime research and other mission-critical research.
See detailsContact and Support
Contact the UserSearch team to discuss platform questions, training requirements or support options for your organisation.
See detailsDiscuss Platform Access
UserSearch offers a free plan and a Premium plan. Non-profit organisations can create an account or contact us to discuss current team and training options.
The platform combines specialist Search types, integrated data sources and Case workflows. Search results remain investigative leads and should be corroborated before action.
UserSearch 2.0 Training Programs
Our training focuses on UserSearch 2.0 for humanitarian work. We teach how to use the platform for the research needs of non-profit organisations, including human trafficking investigations, environmental crime research and donor research.
Training can be delivered through online modules, live virtual sessions, or in-person workshops. We offer discounted rates for qualified non-profits and can develop custom curriculums based on how you'll use UserSearch 2.0 for your specific requirements or regional contexts.
Contact and Support
Non-profits often have specific technical requirements and limited IT resources. Contact our team to discuss the support options currently available for your organisation.
We can answer platform questions and discuss training or implementation requirements without making assumptions about your operational or compliance needs.
Impact in Action
UserSearch supports non-profit organisations across many mission areas. Here is how the tools fit specific challenges in humanitarian work and environmental protection.
Human Trafficking Prevention
Combating modern slavery and human trafficking networks:
- Research potential trafficking networks through digital footprints
- Research suspicious online recruitment patterns across platforms
- Preserve relevant search history in a Case with Forensic Mode
- Corroborate leads with appropriate primary evidence
Human Rights Documentation
Documenting human rights abuses for accountability:
- Research evidence from conflict zones or repressive states
- Discover connections through digital evidence analysis
- Organise relevant bookmarks and search history in a Case
- Apply safeguarding and evidence procedures outside UserSearch
Environmental Research
Researching environmental crimes and corporate accountability:
- Investigate illegal logging, mining, and wildlife trafficking operations
- Trace corporate responsibility in supply chains with environmental impact
- Search public social media for evidence of environmental violations
- Gather documentation for legal action against polluters
Missing Persons Investigations
Locating missing and displaced individuals:
- Support authorised missing-persons casework with public-source research
- Connect separated families in disaster and conflict zones
- Research background information in displacement contexts
- Pass corroborated findings through the appropriate response process
Fraud Prevention
Protecting charitable resources from fraud and misuse:
- Research background of potential partners and grantees
- Detect fraudulent charitable solicitations misusing your brand
- Screen high-risk donors for reputational and compliance concerns
- Identify possible corruption in program implementation
Crisis Response
Supporting humanitarian response in disaster and conflict:
- Research supported identifiers during evolving situations
- Map affected populations and infrastructure damage
- Identify disinformation campaigns during emergencies
- Coordinate multi-agency response with shared intelligence
Common Questions
Find answers to frequently asked questions about our non-profit support program and how it can enhance your organization's mission.
What access options are available to non-profits?
There's a free plan to get started and a Premium plan for more. If you're a non-profit or running a multi-user team, get in touch and we'll walk you through the options that fit your organisation.
How does your platform protect sensitive data in humanitarian contexts?
We keep only what's genuinely needed to run the platform. Your search results are saved only if you choose to save them. Otherwise we don't hold on to anything from your searches.
What kind of technical support do you provide to non-profits?
Reach out and we'll talk through the support and training that's currently on offer for your organisation. We're glad to help you find your feet.
Does your platform comply with data protection laws?
We'd rather confirm than claim. Email [email protected] and we'll verify any certification or compliance status you need before you rely on it.
What training resources are available for our staff?
Quite a lot, and we shape it around humanitarian work. It ranges from getting-started sessions for everyone to hands-on workshops on investigative techniques in UserSearch 2.0, plus topic-specific modules (things like human trafficking or environmental crime). We can deliver it however suits you (self-paced online, live virtual sessions or on-site) and back it up with ongoing documentation, case studies and regular webinars. Tell us what your team needs and we'll build it around you.
Ready to enhance your humanitarian mission?
Contact us to discuss how UserSearch can support your organisation's work. We want research tools to be accessible to people working for positive social impact.