Name: Reporting crisis via texting
Uploaded: 2009-04-22T01:00:00Z
Duration: 3 min 42 s
Description: 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.

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.

Erik Hersman: Reporting crisis via texting

Reporting crisis via texting

Ushahidi transforms crisis response by enabling real-time, mobile reporting of incidents, enhancing situational awareness.

Crowdsourced data collection via Ushahidi proves crucial in conflict zones, allowing efficient info relay and intervention.

Innovative crowdsourced filtering proposed to manage crisis data overflow, ensuring timely verification and response efficiency.