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The Social Media Response to Disaster in Haiti

NTEN

Whether we look at mapping tools, fundraising, or missing person systems, the social media response to the January earthquakes in Haiti all leverage the powerful technology we can hold in our hands: our mobile phones. The disaster in Haiti is a perfect example of these changes: the impact of the Real-Time Web and the power of our phones.

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Citizen Tech: Social Media in Disaster Response

Amy Sample Ward

I’m joining a panel to talk about the response for support after the Haiti earthquakes last year. Examples from Haiti. Let’s look at a couple of the main examples from the Haiti earthquake response. Those not in Haiti can also use the application as it aggregates news and actions to take.

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7 Ways for Nonprofits to Use Mobile Phones to Rake in Cash Monies

NTEN

moment in January, 2010, when an outpouring of donations followed the devastating Haiti quake. This is precisely the kind of mobile fundraising campaign run by The Red Cross in support of Haiti. If you’re willing plunge into developing a smartphone application, you can sell it and collect the revenue. for your application.

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Mobile donations and dating – The world has changed

Connection Cafe

Author: Tad Druart. the morning of the announcement to "run" the press releases to the key media outlets/reporters. I can hit the send button and send the press release to everyone who wants it at the same time. 77 percent of respondents were aware of the Haiti text-to-donate efforts. Technology has changed all that.

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5 Online Fundraising Tools: Tools 4 Your Mission Part 2/3

Tech Soup

some unique Facebook tools too, including the popular "wish" application, with which users can encourage their Facebook friends to donate. Overall: A very popular site with lots of press (Edward Norton is one of its. When the earthquake struck in Haiti in. Causes has pioneered. donations under $25 and a $2.50

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