HARP-F

A website that no longer fit its purpose.

The Humanitarian Assistance and Resilience Programme Facility (HARP-F) has played a critical role in funding humanitarian aid in Myanmar, backed by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). 

However, as their five-year funding programme neared completion, their existing grant-giving website no longer reflected their new purpose, to: 

• Demonstrate the impact of their work 
• Share key learnings and insights for future humanitarian programming 
• Engage stakeholders more effectively 

With strict project funding requirements and tight deadlines, HARP-F needed a rapid yet strategic solution. They sought a digital agency with humanitarian sector experience and strong technical expertise, leading them to Giant Digital.  

A rapid, flexible approach to digital transformation .

Unlike a typical website rebuild, the HARP-F project demanded speed, adaptability, and creative problem-solving. 

Rather than following a traditional structured development process, we: 

• Prioritised critical functionality to meet urgent deadlines 
• Used an agile approach to deliver solutions faster 
• Worked closely with HARP-F stakeholders to ensure alignment and efficiency 

The goal? To transform their outdated website into a modern, engaging knowledge hub, ready to serve as a lasting resource for the humanitarian sector. 

A website built for knowledge sharing and engagement .

1. A flexible, fast-paced development process 

Given the time-sensitive nature of the project, we took a pragmatic, adaptable approach, using: 

• HARP-F’s highly detailed brief as a foundation for efficiency 
• Agile workflows to ensure rapid delivery without compromising quality 
• Ongoing collaboration to overcome challenges and refine features in real-time 

2. Simplified navigation and content structure 

The previous site was overloaded with information, making it difficult for users to find key reports, data, and impact insights. 

To solve this, we: 

• Redesigned the site’s structure to make navigation clear and intuitive 
• Developed a simplified information architecture that allows visitors to quickly access reports, case studies, and resources 
• Created an engaging, impact-driven homepage to highlight key findings 

3. A CMS that empowers content teams 

We knew that HARP-F’s internal team needed control over content - without relying on developers. 

We built a flexible CMS that enables them to: 

• Easily upload rich media (videos, infographics, and interactive content) 
• Make updates in real-time, ensuring the site remains relevant 
• Share impact stories more effectively, enhancing engagement 

4. Seamless integrations for a smarter experience 

To reduce administrative workload and create a more seamless user experience, we: 

• Integrated third-party platforms directly into the website 
• Enhanced data presentation, making reports and insights more engaging and accessible 

A future-proofed digital platform.

• More effective stakeholder engagement - with a platform that clearly communicates HARP-F’s mission and impact 
• A friction-free user experience - simplified navigation ensures users quickly find what they need 
• Enhanced content management - giving the HARP-F team full control over their digital presence 
• Smoother operations & integrations - streamlining processes and improving efficiency 

With the new website successfully delivered on time and within funding constraints, HARP-F now has a powerful knowledge-sharing hub that will continue to inform humanitarian programming for years to come. 

This project wasn’t just about launching a website, it was about ensuring HARP-F had the digital tools to make a lasting impact. 

At Giant Digital, we’re proud to have helped turn their insights into a dynamic, accessible resource that will serve as a vital asset for future humanitarian efforts.