It is a universal consensus that data saves lives. Data provides the humanitarian community with short and long term solutions to provide vulnerable communities with the help they need, when they need it. Collecting and managing data, particularly in the onset of a humanitarian crisis, presents a number of challenges. During a crisis, responders end up collecting a lot of data on the ground in many different formats. After extensive research, OCHA has led the development of Humanitarian Data Exchange (HDX), a new data sharing platform that encompasses the best standards in data collection, offering access to useful and accurate data. HDX is a unique system that will transform the role data plays in the future of humanitarian operations, enabling organizations to provide more targeted assistance and meet evolving needs.