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Citizen Tech: Social Media in Disaster Response

Amy Sample Ward

Since then, the platform (which is open source ) has been modified for use in South Africa (mapping xenophobic violence), DR Congo , Vote Report India (to monitor the recent local elections) and more. This proved to the Ushahidi team that their tool would be valuable to communities around the world. Thousands of reports were placed via SMS.

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The Social Media Response to Disaster in Haiti

NTEN

Since then, the platform (which is open source ) has been modified for use in South Africa (mapping xenophobic violence), DR Congo , Vote Report India (to monitor the recent local elections) and more. Immediately after the earthquakes struck Haiti, the Ushahidi team adapted the platform for crisis reporting and mapping for the area.

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Online Fundraising Site: How To Create A High-Performing Fundraising Website

CauseVox

Source: Casa Congo, School for Conservation). For a deeper dive into visual storytelling, be sure to download this free comprehensive guide on how to develop high-impact videos. This metric should reflect both online and offline donations, ideally, as close to real-time as possible. Source: Neverthirst, Workout For Water).

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Social Media: You're Probably Doing It Wrong

Care2

She is an expert in the latest trends in social networking, blogging, online video, and other online tools and strategies and advises her clients on how to cost-effectively incorporate them into their Internet plans and online campaigns. He is passionate about helping nonprofits use a data-driven, efficient approach to online marketing.