How mobile technology transformed disaster relief after the Haiti earthquake
In short: Discover how social media and mobile devices evolved from simple communication tools into essential instruments for coordinating and guiding international humanitarian aid efforts.
Following the devastating earthquake in Haiti, humanitarian organizations discovered an unexpected way to leverage new technologies. Paul Conneally explores how social media and mobile devices have become central to modern relief operations, providing new ways to inform and guide aid during crises.
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