Paul Conneally: How mobile phones power disaster relief

The video discusses the transformative impact of technology in disaster response, using the 2010 Haiti earthquake as a case study. It highlights the role of SMS and digital volunteers in shaping aid efforts and introduces the Trilogy Emergency Response Application (TERA). The video also explores global examples of technology use in humanitarian contexts, such as in Kibera, Mongolia, and Nigeria, and emphasizes the need for integrating digital strategies in humanitarian models to ensure effective participation and empowerment.

What was the significant event in 2010 that marked a shift in disaster response?

• The earthquake in Japan

• The tsunami in Indonesia

• The hurricane in the USA

• The earthquake in Haiti

How did the people of Haiti primarily communicate their needs during the earthquake?

• Through phone calls

• Through emails

• Through SMS texts

• Through social media posts

What is the name of the application developed to support aid efforts in Haiti?

• Crisis Mapper

• Disaster Aid App

• Open Street Map

• Trilogy Emergency Response Application (TERA)

What percentage of people found the TERA system useful?

• 73%

• 96%

• 83%

• 74%

Which community in Africa used technology to map their area and share information?

• Mathare

• Alexandra

• Kibera

• Soweto

In Mongolia, what is SMS technology used for?

• Providing educational content

• Sending emergency alerts

• Organizing community events

• Tracking migration and weather patterns

What is the main benefit of using SMS tools in Nigeria for malaria prevention?

• It is more entertaining

• It is more traditional

• It is faster and cheaper

• It is more accurate

By 2015, how many smartphones were expected to be in the world?

• One billion

• Three billion

• Two billion

• Four billion

What is a key organizational change suggested for humanitarian efforts?

• Elevating IT departments to software strategists

• Reducing the use of technology

• Focusing solely on fundraising

• Ignoring big data

What is the ultimate goal for humanitarian organizations in a digital world?

• To limit communication technologies

• To focus on marketing

• To ensure full participation of affected people

• To maintain traditional methods