Transforming NGO Logistics Through Agile Tech Talent

Client: Stravika OÜ (Merelink App)
Location: Estonia (Global deployments: Ukraine, Sudan, DRC, Somalia)
Industry: Humanitarian Logistics & Crisis Response
Service Used: Kontorva’s Custom Software Development

The Challenge

Stravika OÜ needed to rapidly develop Merelink, a platform to streamline aid coordination for NGOs.

The challenge:

  • Tight Timeline: Launch a cross-platform MVP (web, iOS, Android) in under 3 months.
  • Complex Requirements: Real-time data sync, offline functionality for conflict zones, and scalable architecture.
  • High Stakes: Delays could disrupt aid delivery in crisis regions like Sudan and Ukraine.

The Kontorva Solution

Within 72 hours, Kontorva assembled a dedicated team of elite developers (React, Node.js, Firebase) through its dual-layer vetting process. The approach:

  1. Strategic Alignment:
    • Mapped Merelink’s technical needs to Kontorva’s top 9% talent pool, prioritizing experience in humanitarian tech and scalable infrastructure.
  2. Agile Execution:
    • Bi-weekly sprints with Stravika’s leadership ensured alignment.
    • Built offline-first functionality for conflict zones (e.g., Somalia) with auto-sync when connectivity resumed.
  3. Cross-Platform Excellence:
    • Simultaneously developed for web, iOS, and Android using shared codebase strategies to accelerate deployment.

The Impact

In 12 weeks, Kontorva delivered an MVP that exceeded expectations:

  • Global Deployment: Launched in 6 countries (Ukraine, Sudan, DRC, etc.), serving 450+ NGO staff within 6 months.
  • Cost Efficiency: 20% under budget vs. traditional agencies, freeing resources for critical features like AI-driven aid allocation.
  • Strategic Wins:
    • Secured a $10K letter of credit from Complex Logistics during development.
    • Pilots expanded with 100+ countries and DRC, South Sudan.

“Working with Kontorva has been an outstanding experience. Their team was fast, professional, and highly collaborative throughout the entire process. In just under three months, we successfully launched version one of our app across web, iOS, and Android platforms. Their technical expertise and commitment to quality made it possible to bring our vision to life quickly and efficiently. I highly recommend Kontorva to anyone looking for a reliable and skilled development partner.”
— Joseph Oluoch Randiki

Why Kontorva?

Merelink’s success underscores Kontorva’s unique value:

  • Precision Matching: Vetted developers who align with client vision and technical demands.
  • Industry-Agnostic Agility: From safari bookings to crisis response, we adapt to niche challenges.
  • Accountability: Transparent timelines and client-centric collaboration.