Comments on: Out of Africa, Help for Haiti http://ospreyvision.com/blog/2010/01/20/preventing-the-disaster-after-the-disaster/ The Customer Experience Across Markets Wed, 25 Apr 2012 03:51:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Trail Blazers of Africa | Touch Points by Steve Finikiotis http://ospreyvision.com/blog/2010/01/20/preventing-the-disaster-after-the-disaster/comment-page-1/#comment-554 Trail Blazers of Africa | Touch Points by Steve Finikiotis Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:15:10 +0000 http://ospreyvision.com/blog/?p=2400#comment-554 [...] are two previous posts (2010) about Ushahidi: Out of Africa, Help for Haiti and Kenya’s Tech Helps Chile, too.  And another, from 2011, Ingenuity Born of Necessity in [...] [...] are two previous posts (2010) about Ushahidi: Out of Africa, Help for Haiti and Kenya’s Tech Helps Chile, too.  And another, from 2011, Ingenuity Born of Necessity in [...]

]]> By: Ingenuity Born of Necessity in Kenya | Touch Points by Steve Finikiotis http://ospreyvision.com/blog/2010/01/20/preventing-the-disaster-after-the-disaster/comment-page-1/#comment-412 Ingenuity Born of Necessity in Kenya | Touch Points by Steve Finikiotis Tue, 12 Jul 2011 17:42:21 +0000 http://ospreyvision.com/blog/?p=2400#comment-412 [...] African, and his ‘09 TED Talk about the genesis of Ushahidi. Here’s a Touch Points post on Ushahidi’s role following the Haiti earthquake. Share and [...] [...] African, and his ‘09 TED Talk about the genesis of Ushahidi. Here’s a Touch Points post on Ushahidi’s role following the Haiti earthquake. Share and [...]

]]> By: Kenya's Helping Hand to Chile | Touch Points by Steve Finikiotis http://ospreyvision.com/blog/2010/01/20/preventing-the-disaster-after-the-disaster/comment-page-1/#comment-299 Kenya's Helping Hand to Chile | Touch Points by Steve Finikiotis Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:40:20 +0000 http://ospreyvision.com/blog/?p=2400#comment-299 [...] written before (”Out of Africa, Help for Haiti”) about an open-source technology project developed in Kenya called Ushahidi which enables people in [...] [...] written before (”Out of Africa, Help for Haiti”) about an open-source technology project developed in Kenya called Ushahidi which enables people in [...]

]]> By: Marianna Paulson http://ospreyvision.com/blog/2010/01/20/preventing-the-disaster-after-the-disaster/comment-page-1/#comment-346 Marianna Paulson Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:41:20 +0000 http://ospreyvision.com/blog/?p=2400#comment-346 Steve,<br>The media is both a bane and a blessing whenever disaster strikes. Along with raising our awareness, our emotions are also stirred, often to the point of overload. <br><br>With the constant barrage of news, whether it be in print or television, on the internet or talking about it at work, many people feel a deep sense of concern, which can quickly lead to over-care - a heavy feeling that is stress-producing. Whether they are aware of it or not, they may burn out or tune out, as a way of self-preservation.<br><br>I understand your concern for these areas that desperately need help and how, once the next big story hits, the world's attention will be redirected and the people of Haiti will be left with a whole new set of problems.<br><br>Innovation + Technology + Experience = Practical and necessary aid and information.(Ushahidi)<br><br>One of the antidotes to over-care is compassion, which you regularly display, Steve. By informing your readers how they can assist Ushahidi, you are providing an outlet for those who may feel the need to take action, but are unable to be at ground zero. <br><br><br> Steve,
The media is both a bane and a blessing whenever disaster strikes. Along with raising our awareness, our emotions are also stirred, often to the point of overload.

With the constant barrage of news, whether it be in print or television, on the internet or talking about it at work, many people feel a deep sense of concern, which can quickly lead to over-care – a heavy feeling that is stress-producing. Whether they are aware of it or not, they may burn out or tune out, as a way of self-preservation.

I understand your concern for these areas that desperately need help and how, once the next big story hits, the world's attention will be redirected and the people of Haiti will be left with a whole new set of problems.

Innovation + Technology + Experience = Practical and necessary aid and information.(Ushahidi)

One of the antidotes to over-care is compassion, which you regularly display, Steve. By informing your readers how they can assist Ushahidi, you are providing an outlet for those who may feel the need to take action, but are unable to be at ground zero.

]]> By: Marianna Paulson http://ospreyvision.com/blog/2010/01/20/preventing-the-disaster-after-the-disaster/comment-page-1/#comment-295 Marianna Paulson Fri, 29 Jan 2010 04:41:20 +0000 http://ospreyvision.com/blog/?p=2400#comment-295 Steve,<br>The media is both a bane and a blessing whenever disaster strikes. Along with raising our awareness, our emotions are also stirred, often to the point of overload. <br><br>With the constant barrage of news, whether it be in print or television, on the internet or talking about it at work, many people feel a deep sense of concern, which can quickly lead to over-care - a heavy feeling that is stress-producing. Whether they are aware of it or not, they may burn out or tune out, as a way of self-preservation.<br><br>I understand your concern for these areas that desperately need help and how, once the next big story hits, the world's attention will be redirected and the people of Haiti will be left with a whole new set of problems.<br><br>Innovation + Technology + Experience = Practical and necessary aid and information.(Ushahidi)<br><br>One of the antidotes to over-care is compassion, which you regularly display, Steve. By informing your readers how they can assist Ushahidi, you are providing an outlet for those who may feel the need to take action, but are unable to be at ground zero. Steve,
The media is both a bane and a blessing whenever disaster strikes. Along with raising our awareness, our emotions are also stirred, often to the point of overload.

With the constant barrage of news, whether it be in print or television, on the internet or talking about it at work, many people feel a deep sense of concern, which can quickly lead to over-care – a heavy feeling that is stress-producing. Whether they are aware of it or not, they may burn out or tune out, as a way of self-preservation.

I understand your concern for these areas that desperately need help and how, once the next big story hits, the world's attention will be redirected and the people of Haiti will be left with a whole new set of problems.

Innovation + Technology + Experience = Practical and necessary aid and information.(Ushahidi)

One of the antidotes to over-care is compassion, which you regularly display, Steve. By informing your readers how they can assist Ushahidi, you are providing an outlet for those who may feel the need to take action, but are unable to be at ground zero.

]]> By: Nidal Qanadilo http://ospreyvision.com/blog/2010/01/20/preventing-the-disaster-after-the-disaster/comment-page-1/#comment-294 Nidal Qanadilo Tue, 26 Jan 2010 07:47:49 +0000 http://ospreyvision.com/blog/?p=2400#comment-294 Steve,<br><br>A wonderful piece! You elegantly made the point there were ways to channel our self-indulgent empthy, should we choose to. A subtle call for action, indeed...talk about inflencing change, my friend!!<br><br>The icing on the cake was demonstrating how innovative technology, when designed to meet users' requirements, can be a powerful enabler. This is especially the case, when based on the often-questioned assumption, that goodness is still our real driver as people... Steve,

A wonderful piece! You elegantly made the point there were ways to channel our self-indulgent empthy, should we choose to. A subtle call for action, indeed…talk about inflencing change, my friend!!

The icing on the cake was demonstrating how innovative technology, when designed to meet users' requirements, can be a powerful enabler. This is especially the case, when based on the often-questioned assumption, that goodness is still our real driver as people…

]]> By: Bob Fielding http://ospreyvision.com/blog/2010/01/20/preventing-the-disaster-after-the-disaster/comment-page-1/#comment-293 Bob Fielding Sun, 24 Jan 2010 19:33:16 +0000 http://ospreyvision.com/blog/?p=2400#comment-293 Nicely done, as usual. I hope this post helps to increase Ushahidi's visibility. I noticed they're getting a lot more attention these last few days. Nicely done, as usual. I hope this post helps to increase Ushahidi's visibility. I noticed they're getting a lot more attention these last few days.

]]> By: Joyce Coleman http://ospreyvision.com/blog/2010/01/20/preventing-the-disaster-after-the-disaster/comment-page-1/#comment-292 Joyce Coleman Sun, 24 Jan 2010 14:32:43 +0000 http://ospreyvision.com/blog/?p=2400#comment-292 Steve,<br><br>Thank you for providing thoughtful, actionable information on how we can get involved in doing our bit to assist with the Haitian earthquake crisis. However, for me, this was much, much more. This post served to remind me that no matter what part of the world we hail from, no matter what our personal or collective history, we still have the capacity to contribute to the world in a way that makes a positive, indelible mark. As in this case, technology permits us to communicate and collaborate across continents to find answers to questions that may otherwise confound us were we to work alone. Even more, Ushahidi’s solutions, already in use in some sectors here in the U.S., have the potential for many more applications that could help our communities. Steve,

Thank you for providing thoughtful, actionable information on how we can get involved in doing our bit to assist with the Haitian earthquake crisis. However, for me, this was much, much more. This post served to remind me that no matter what part of the world we hail from, no matter what our personal or collective history, we still have the capacity to contribute to the world in a way that makes a positive, indelible mark. As in this case, technology permits us to communicate and collaborate across continents to find answers to questions that may otherwise confound us were we to work alone. Even more, Ushahidi’s solutions, already in use in some sectors here in the U.S., have the potential for many more applications that could help our communities.

]]> By: coffee_offline http://ospreyvision.com/blog/2010/01/20/preventing-the-disaster-after-the-disaster/comment-page-1/#comment-290 coffee_offline Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:55:29 +0000 http://ospreyvision.com/blog/?p=2400#comment-290 Oh Steve, when I saw the link I just knew you'd combined your international empathy, technical acumen and generous curiosity to bring us a timely piece of light in the darkness. Many people on the peripheral are reporting a sense of overwhelming burden and helplessness in the face of the disaster. Conflicting reports of the situation - out of site of cameras and behind the smiles and tears - leave much to the imagination and parachute their way into our night-time imaginings, too. Thank you for giving us the background on this incredible opportunity and opening up a sustainable way for those of us too numbed to help in any other way. Oh Steve, when I saw the link I just knew you'd combined your international empathy, technical acumen and generous curiosity to bring us a timely piece of light in the darkness. Many people on the peripheral are reporting a sense of overwhelming burden and helplessness in the face of the disaster. Conflicting reports of the situation – out of site of cameras and behind the smiles and tears – leave much to the imagination and parachute their way into our night-time imaginings, too. Thank you for giving us the background on this incredible opportunity and opening up a sustainable way for those of us too numbed to help in any other way.

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