Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
FEBRUARY 28, 2013
They couldn’t solve the humanitarian crisis, but they could build a tool that could shine a light on human rights violations, bringing much-needed attention and support to developing emergencies. The tool was Ushahidi. Usahidi means “bearing witness” in Swahili.
Tech Soup
SEPTEMBER 11, 2012
Perhaps some organizations make it look simple, but behind the scenes there may be some sophisticated Esri tools that map disease outbreaks and aid distribution. Direct Relief International was involved in the Haitian earthquake in 2010 and the Japan earthquake in 2011, providing aid to thousands.
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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
APRIL 7, 2011
Maps, helicopter overflights, satellite imagery, field reports from first responders, as well as phone calls and SMS messages from the general public. Unsuccessful approach to crowdsourcing data (on a map): Captain Lopez’ political boss turns down her urgent request to use a helicopter to make a survey of the building damage patterns.
Tech Soup
AUGUST 8, 2011
The portal would allow emergency response teams, municipal actors, and other community agencies to use mapping, social media, translation, and other tools for online communications. Second Harvest in Japan.
Tech Soup
SEPTEMBER 26, 2011
The FEMA app includes preparation guidelines for a variety of disasters, including checklists, safety tips, and local shelter maps. The notification app J-ResQ was developed in response to the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Using cell phones as tools for emergency preparedness. Shelter information is updated every 30 minutes.
Tech Soup
NOVEMBER 14, 2013
Hacker Helper is a free online tool that will allow volunteer developers to prepare for hackathons. The tool will allow hackers and coders to get up to speed before the hackathon by reading problem statements written from the perspective of the people who are working to solve social problems on the ground: NGOs and activists.
Tech Soup
JUNE 30, 2011
Newell said that they’ll be building curricula around Portal 2 by developing custom tools that allow students to create content to match educational programs. Here’s a chart mapping the various game design platforms with recommended age range and beginning to advanced game design skill level: How else can we engage learners?
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