This lecture discusses the increasing role of digital technologies in humanitarian action, emphasizing the need for professionals from various sectors to understand technology's essential elements. It explores how digital tools can enhance humanitarian efforts, the importance of building technology expertise within organizations, and the challenges of balancing risks and benefits in digital transformation. The instructors introduce a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) aimed at building a holistic understanding of information and communication technology, specifically tailored for the humanitarian sector in collaboration with the ICRC and MSF.