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We use the BRCK

We already use BRCK. The Ushahidi team spends a lot of time on conference calls. It’s what you do when you have a team spread across seven time zones. Every Monday the whole team gets on a call, but today, as is often the case, the net was down in Nairobi.

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:44:19 -0700

Top of the Morning: Wave of Bombings in Iraq Hint at Syria Spillover

Top stories from DAWNS Digest
Wave of Bombings in Iraq Hint at Syria Spillover

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:56:25 -0700

Russian Students Promote Global Diversity on a Local Scale

In honor of World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development on May 21 and the campaign to “do one thing for diversity,” IREX is pleased to highlight the recent efforts of two Russian students,  Anastasia and Alina,  who coordinated
Mon, 20 May 2013 12:07:32 -0700

Map of the Day: Flooding in East Africa

Today’s map comes from OCHA. I dare say that this is a huge story that has barely been touched in western media.
 

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:34:24 -0700

Upgrade Day 2.7: May 30 – 31, 2013

We’re hosting the 3rd Community-wide Upgrade Day on the May 30 – 31, 2013, to help those of you running older versions of the platform get upgraded to the latest and most secure version of Ushahidi.

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:27:30 -0700

Listen to Me: LGBT Perspectives on International Development

Listen to Me: LGBT Perspectives on What's Helpful & What's Harmful in International Development
Wednesday, June 5, 2013 
11:30am - 1:30pm 
Location: IREX, 1275 K ST, NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20005 
Mon, 20 May 2013 06:27:11 -0700

Top of the Morning: Thousands of Nigerians Flee to Niger

Top stories from DAWNS Digest
Hezbollah Joins Syrian Government in Major Offensive

Mon, 20 May 2013 06:24:28 -0700

Regarding Humanity

Imagery and stories used to frame issues of humanitarian development for advocacy and funding are often sensational and culturally disrespectful, representing those living in poverty as helpless victims in need, rather than as empowered and capable individuals.

Mon, 20 May 2013 04:15:40 -0700

USAID Assessment of Market Information Systems in Africa

This Assessment of Market Information Systems in Africa briefing paper presents the results of an assessment carried out to explore the current use of sustainable (without on-going donor support) and scalable (potentially to millions of farmers) agricultural market price information systems (MIS) in Africa, with a particular fo

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:49:27 -0700

Crowdfunding Checkbook Journalism: Gawker’s “Crackstarter” and its implications

Toronto mayor Rob Ford is a controversial character. 2300 words in his 7600 word Wikipedia biography make up a section titled “other controversies“.

Sun, 19 May 2013 12:46:58 -0700

IREX Welcomes New Board Member

IREX is pleased to announce the appointment of its newest Board member, Ms.
Fri, 17 May 2013 07:52:54 -0700

Surveying ICT use in education in five Arab States

revisiting the past while looking to the futureWhen I was back in school, and long before I had come across names like
Fri, 17 May 2013 07:11:12 -0700

In your own words

Your map, your language. It is our mission to localize and translate Ushahidi with our community into your language of choice. We know that having a map in the local language increases accessibility and usage. Maps are story telling devices but better when in your own words.

Fri, 17 May 2013 01:29:12 -0700
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