Offline-first Procedural Guidance for Humanitarian Responders.
UPAS (Unified Procedures and Advisory System for Humanitarian Operations) is an open-source prototype of an offline-first procedural guidance system. Currently in early development, it aims to help humanitarian responders apply the right procedures, standards, and best practices anywhere, under pressure, even in disconnected areas. Pilot programme targeting Q3 2026.
Offline
Availability
Works without connectivity.
UPAS operates entirely in the browser. Once procedure packs are cached, responders can query guidance offline — no server calls, no API keys, no network dependency.
Stepwise Guidance
Reduce sequencing errors.
Clear, actionable steps with explicit sequencing. UPAS presents procedural guidance in a way that reduces cognitive load when responders are under pressure.
Provenance Display
Know where guidance comes from.
Every answer includes explicit source metadata: publisher, document identity, version, and date. Decisions can be reviewed and audited with confidence.
Privacy by Design
Context stays on-device.
No prompts or operational context leave the device. UPAS minimises data collection and avoids logging sensitive content — built for environments with vulnerable populations.
Runtime Architecture
Browser-only, offline-first:
Designed for Constrained Environments
Our goal: reduce cognitive load, reduce sequencing errors, and maintain availability when connectivity fails.