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Disaster Relief and Emergency Preparedness
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This community has been created in response to the devastating December 2004 tsunami that killed tens of thousands of people across Asia. The space can be used for discussing the role that information and communication technologies (ICTs) can play in averting natural disasters and assisting relief efforts. Participants may also use it to share resources on relief work during times of crisis, as well as ICTs and emergency preparedness.
Virtual meeting room. Thanks to a a donation from LearningTimes.org, we now have our own virtual meeting room for use by this community. It allows real-time interaction, with audio, whiteboard, chat and application sharing. The room is available 24 hours a day. If you would like to host your own event, please schedule it by adding an event to our calendar. Be sure to select "Disaster Relief & Emergency Preparedness" from the Community drop-down menu.
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DEWN - Nominated for GSM World Award '07
Anjula Godakumbura | January 12
One of the projects I've been working hard on, DEWN, has been nominated for the GSM World Award in the 'Economic and Social Development' category!
Winners will be annouced on 13th February.
DEWN (Disaster and Emergency Warning Network) is currently being tested on-field by the Disaster...
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Ready for change
andrey prudkov | September 7
This is a very small event on the world wide scale but the money oriented global economy and the world's dependence on the Market has shown how large and devastating minute events like 9/11 and Katrina can be to people all over the earth. And, do not think I am communist - communists are as bad...
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Coretta JACKSON | September 3
I am one of those AMERICANS who wish to use their competencies to HELP those affected by Katrina. Please share your insights as to how I can assist virtually. I have egistered with Salvation army 7 Red Cross-to Volunteer. My expertise is Community development & strategic planning. Feel free to...
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A. Carvin: Urgent call to photograph Katrina victims, upload data on Flickr.com
Claude Almansi | September 2
(please circulate widely)
Hi everyone,
Many people have been asking me how they can use their Internet skills to help out with hurricane victims. I've been asking bloggers to blog. Now I'd like to ask photographers to photograph -- and help reunite victims with their families.
I'd...
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Andy Carvin: Katrina Aftermath update
Claude Almansi | August 31
This is Andy Carvin's Katrina Aftermath update, Digital Divide Network mailing-list, Wed Aug 31 14:55:25 EDT 2005 (I had to cut the part about the...
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The Tsunami as a Wake-Up Call to Bridging the Digital Divide
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As everyone knows by now, the last week and a half has been a trying time for the people of South Asia. It's times like this I step back and begin to wonder about the work I do on bridging the digital divide. Sometimes I ask myself, does any of this really matter? But as we learn more about why some people survived and others didn't, it's made me realize that bridging the digital divide -- particularly in terms of promoting technology literacy and e-government for all -- is more important than ever. 
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By: Andy Carvin, A Sense Of Place Network
January 4, 2005 | Community: Disaster Relief and Emergency Preparedness | [more]
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Poetry Blog Supports Those Affected By Hurricane Katrina
By: Pod Poet, A Sense Of Place Network | September 13, 2005
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| Poetry blog Hellicane is making an impact as a unique cyber-resource of poetic comfort, support and outrage for a diverse audience, including the victims of Hurricane Katrina and those concerned about them. |
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Empowering Those Displaced by the Hurricane
By: Cedar Pruitt, A Sense Of Place Network | September 9, 2005
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| The Digital Divide Network and the Center for Media & Community extend deep sympathies to those affected by the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina. In this time of tragedy, we champion the rescue effort. Efforts to resettle families will be stronger for including technology as a vital tool for the facilitation of education, job training and skills development.
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Tools for Tsunami Recovery teams
By: Toby Beresford, MicroAid | January 13, 2005
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| MicroAid ASCENT - Aceh and north Sumatra Community Empowerment, Networking and Telecentres - web site launch with tools for empowering your communities.
Visit: http://www.ascent.microaid.net |
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Thoughts on Technology in the Wake of a Tragedy
By: Sanjana Hattotuwa, Info Share | January 12, 2005
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| The sensitive and creative use of technology can help nurture change processes that can lead to more peaceful and sustainable futures and avoid the pitfalls of partisan aid and relief operations. |
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Tsunami Relief Coordination
By: Amiya k. Chakravarty, Tulane University | January 3, 2005
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| Tsunami Relief Coordination through an online exchange |
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Ham radio to the rescue in tsunami-hit Andaman
By: Hindol Sengupta, Indo-Asian News Service | January 3, 2005
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| When tsunami waves broke all communication lines across India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands, ham radio came to the rescue. Pharati Prasad, India's foremost amateur ham radio operator, was attempting a new transmission record here when the Dec 26 earthquake followed by the giant waves hit the archipelago. |
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DDN, LearningTimes Launch Online Community for Tsunami Relief Efforts
By: Andy Carvin, A Sense Of Place Network | December 29, 2004
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| In response to this week's devastating tsunami in the Indian Ocean, we've created an online community workspace on disaster relief and emergency preparedness. This virtual community can be used for posting online resources, documents, news, and articles about tsunami relief efforts. Users also may take advantage of the site's Web bulletin board and post their own blog entries. For the time being the space will focus on tsunami-related relief efforts; in the long haul we hope the space can be used for discussing the role of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in emergency preparedness and disaster relief. Additionally, LearningTimes has generously donated an e-conference tool to aid coordination and discussion of local relief efforts. |
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A Place for Peace in the IT Revolution?
By: David Wardrop, United Nations Association, Westminster, UK | November 5, 2001
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| The Internet may just be the most powerful tool for communication IT for the advancement of peace. But does the UN know that? |
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