Reporting Crisis via Texting

Video

At TEDU 2009, Erik Hersman presents the remarkable story of Ushahidi, a GoogleMap mashup that allowed Kenyans to report and track violence via cell phone texts following the 2008 elections, and has evolved to continue saving lives in other countries.

Additional Info

Topics: Fragility, Conflict and Violence, Conflict and Violence, Political Violence and War
Regions:
Africa
GP/Global Themes:
Transport, Urban, DRM, Resilience and Land
keywords:
Africa, TED Conference, Activism, Communication, Disaster Relief, Global Issues, Technology
Language:
English
Learning Mode:
Video
Date Added: November 13, 2015
Length:
3:56

About the Presenters

Erik Hersman

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MOHAMMAD

- Feb 4, 2021

Great Course!

Mariam

- Dec 20, 2020

interesting

Anvar

- Mar 30, 2020

Interesting!

Monir

- May 4, 2019

Excellent what technology can provide to collect data to benefit communities and enhance governance.

Jafar

- Mar 27, 2019

topik sangat Menarik

Ki

- Jul 31, 2018

Great! Thanks!

Jes�s Manuel

- Jun 24, 2018

great

Abdurazak

- Jun 14, 2018

thanks

LUKANGA

- Aug 20, 2017

Educative!

EBRAHIM

- Jul 29, 2017

Great