Humanitarian Technology and Communication

The video discusses the evolution of the humanitarian model, highlighting the transformative impact of the 2010 Haiti earthquake. It explores how mobile technology and digital volunteers reshaped disaster response, leading to the development of the Trilogy Emergency Response Application (TERA). The video also examines global examples of technology-driven change, emphasizing the need for humanitarian organizations to integrate digital strategies and leverage big data for effective response and empowerment.

What event in 2010 highlighted the need for change in the humanitarian model?

• The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami

• The 2005 Hurricane Katrina

• The 2010 Haiti earthquake

• The 2011 Japan earthquake

How did people in Haiti primarily communicate their needs after the earthquake?

• Through radio broadcasts

• By sending emails

• Via SMS texts

• Using satellite phones

What was a key feature of the TERA system developed in Haiti?

• Two-way communication

• Only for health campaigns

• One-way communication

• Broadcasting to the entire country

Which community used mobile devices to map their area and share information?

• Rio de Janeiro in Brazil

• Mumbai in India

• Cairo in Egypt

• Kibera in Kenya

What is a significant benefit of using SMS systems in Mongolia?

• Providing financial services

• Tracking migration and weather patterns

• Broadcasting entertainment news

• Delivering educational content

What is the anticipated number of smartphones globally by 2015?

• One billion

• Three billion

• Two billion

• Four billion

What role should IT departments evolve into according to the speaker?

• Hardware service providers

• Customer service agents

• Software strategists

• Marketing specialists

What is a key challenge for humanitarian organizations in the digital age?

• Integrating collective voices through technology

• Maintaining analog systems

• Increasing fundraising efforts

• Reducing the number of volunteers

What is the ultimate goal for humanitarian efforts as per the speaker?

• To maintain traditional methods

• To limit the use of technology

• To ensure full participation of affected people

• To focus solely on fundraising

What is the speaker's vision for the future of humanitarian work?

• Staying with analog models

• Transitioning from analog to digital

• Focusing on local efforts only

• Reducing the use of big data