Open Technologist

Crowdsourcing Example – Ushahidi

Ushahidi ("testimony'' in Swahili") is a platform that users crowdsourcing to gather information during a time of crisis. Anybody can submit information during a crisis via mobile phone, email or the website which will then be mapped and a timeline provided. It was initially started to map reports about the violence in Kenya after the election in 2008. The platform which is open source is being built and will cater for plug-ins and extensions so that it can be customised for different needs...

An Internet Censorship Solution – psiphon

Internet censorship is denying people with access to valuable information. A human rights software project known as psiphon, run by the Citizen Lab at the Munk Centre for International Studies, allows people in countries where the Internet is censored unrestricted access to the Internet. If you are in a country that censors the Internet, all you have to do is find somebody in a uncensored country to setup a server for you to access and you will have uncensored access. The server setup...

Fighting for Human Rights Using Technology

The Hub is a platform making use of technology such as video camera's and mobile phones to highlight human rights violations . The goal is to allow anybody around the world to share personal stories by drawing attention to violations and to mobilise action Videos, audio or photo's can be uploaded and shared with viewers who are encouraged to learn and get involved to make a difference. The Hub provides links to advocacy groups and campaigns so that a difference can be made and encourages...