Breaking news: The Ushahidi SMS shortcode for Haiti is now up and running “… a sort of 911 for Haiti, based on SMS messages.” Report your location and emergency needs by sending a FREE text to 4636 on Digicel in Haiti. Not on the island?There are many ways you can help. We have been blown away by the collaboration going on in the tech community. Here are some ways to contribute: Read more…
This morning on New York’s WNYC Radio program “The Takeaway” Mark discussed technology in the developing world, emergency response, and specifically the Ushahidi install in Haiti in response to Tuesday’s devastating earthquake. Ushahidi is currently mapping crisis information from the ground including continuing threats to the area, locations of relief services, and information about survivors. Information can be sent to Ushahidi via text message, email, twitter, and the online form. Read more…
In the wake of yesterday evening’s devastating, 7.0 earthquake in Haiti, we join the many other groups expressing concern for the people of Haiti. Read more…
The year is certainly off to an exciting start. Digital Democracy is putting together our annual report for 2009 and pushing out new projects for 2010. We’re excited to announce Project Einstein: Haiti Read more…
Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with Digital Democracy as we turned one year old. Read more…
Huge thanks to the 58 backers who helped us reach and exceed our goal for our Little Brother vs. Big Brother campaign. Thanks to their support, we’ll be translating Cory Doctorow’s Little Brother into four Burmese languages. Read more…
When the Brooklyn Bridge was built in 1893, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world. Built by John, Washington and Emily Warren Roebling, it was a feet of engineering that has connected millions of people. Read more…
The number of political prisoners has increased exponentially since Burma’s Saffron Revolution in 2007. This number, as told by the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners’ Aung Myo Thein, is a clear indicator of the political situation in Burma. Read more…