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What is Ushahidi?

Open source software for information collection, visualization and interactive mapping.

We build tools for democratizing information, increasing transparency and lowering the barriers for

individuals to share their stories.

Platform Community Movement

ushahidi.com

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History"Ushahidi", which means "testimony" in Swahili,

website initially developed to map reports of violence in Kenya after post-election fallout at the beginning of 2008.

legacy.ushahidi.com

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handheldhumanrights.org/nyc/

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pps.org/placemap/sanantonio/

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Thank You!

ushahidi.com crowdmap.com