Parallel Activation 2: MOVEMENTS

Venue: Accelerator North Ground Floor

Session Format: Parallel Activation

Host: Ushahidi

Speakers:

1. Joseph Kirai

Session Overview: 

In this enlightening session at the #AfricaFlows conference, we will shift the focus to Ushahidi’s extensive 16-year journey in fostering civic monitoring, citizen engagement, and community-driven action. Discover how Ushahidi has evolved as a powerful platform for amplifying citizen voices and facilitating data-driven insights, all in the spirit of promoting positive change and continuous learning.

Session Objectives 

• To explore Ushahidi’s transformative journey, including milestones and its ongoing evolution.
• To showcase real-world impact of Ushahidi’s open-source technology platform in amplifying voices and aiding community-driven action.
• To meaningfully engage with session participants on ethical considerations around technology-supported interventions.