ActionAid’s pilot communication project with infoasaid in
drought-affected Isiolo in northern Kenya, was honored with this year’s ‘Innovation’
award at the 2012 Technology4Good Awards.
The project uses mobile phones, SMS network technology, and
simple community notice boards to give locals important information on food and
livestock prices as well as food distributions, so people can boost their
household income and stay informed of humanitarian activities in their
communities.
The network, developed with FrontlineSMS and Freedom Fone,
is also used to collect vital data from the field, which enables ActionAid to
respond quicker to needs on the ground.
The ‘Innovation’ award is sponsored by Microsoft and CTT, to
honor organization or individuals that use existing technology in innovative
and effective ways to help meet the needs of others.
Source: www.actionaid.org/kenya
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