UN Booking Hub for iPhone

Brief introduction

UN Booking Hub is a complimentary iPhone application created by the United Nations to simplify logistics for humanitarian personnel. It operates around the clock and consolidates booking services across multiple UN entities, helping teams arrange last-mile support in 104 countries.

Organizations involved

• UN Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS)
• World Health Organization (WHO)
• United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
• United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
• World Food Programme (WFP)
• Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
• United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
• International Organization for Migration (IOM)
• UN Women
• United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
• United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS)
• Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)
• International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
• United Nations Medical and Diagnostic (UNMD)

Services you can reserve

• Access to on-site UN clinics
• Reservation of UN guesthouses
• Booking of UNHAS passenger flights
• Requests for UN-marked vehicles
• Scheduling sessions with UN counsellors
• Arrangements for COVID-specific support flights
• UNDSS-approved hotel bookings

How it works and user experience

The app provides a straightforward interface designed for rapid navigation and selection of services. Users can search and reserve resources anytime, which is especially useful for staff operating across different time zones or in remote locations. The 24/7 availability ensures critical bookings are possible whenever needs arise.

Benefits for field staff

• Speeds up coordination by centralizing bookings from multiple UN agencies
• Reduces time spent contacting separate service providers
• Supports continuity of operations during emergencies with round-the-clock access
• Helps small field teams access essential infrastructure and professional support efficiently

Additional tools

If you need complementary delivery or driver services while in the field, consider pairing the Hub with free local apps such as ShopeeFood Driver as an optional aid for last-mile logistic support.