groundtruth initiative presentation in cairo, september 2012

GroundTruth Initiative

MEGAWRA: Cairo, Egypt / Sept.23, 2012

Kibera slum in Nairobi, Kenya…~ 250,000 people, 2.5 km2

…was a blank spot on the map

This is all the media shows about Kibera…

* The MappersThe Mappers: 13 Kibera youth

What did they collect?

• water points• public latrines• medical clinics• informal schools• churches/mosques• video shops• salons• community organizations

and much more!

Kibera Map Today

The Densest Map Ever?

What is Community Mapping?

1) Community decides what to map, then creates/gathers the map data. That is, geographical coordinates alongside any other information.

2) Community also edits the map data themselves, and comes to agreement on the final product.

3) Mapped information is generally shared openly, online, contributing to commons. Community decides what to share or not share.

4) Community uses the information afterwards, themselves

Voice of Kibera

www.voiceofkibera.org

Data +

Storytelling

Software

• OpenStreetMap/ JOSM

For creating Base Map: geographical features that don’t change too frequently, are public.

•Ushahidi

Using the map from OpenStreetMap, you can plot points and share text, images and video.

Voice of Kibera

Reports

Reports

Reports

Video clip from Youtube

Need photo here of the guys out on a shoot…

Kibera News Network.org

Selection of Video Topics

Thematic Mapping:

HealthEducation

Water/SanitationSafety

2322759509

Kibera News Network.org

Outcomes and Uses of media and maps

1) Local neighborhood planning process

2) Advocacy, lobbying, demand for rights 3) Shifting community image: gaining

legitimacy and demonstrating resources 4) Community news source

5) Open data resource for local organizations and initiatives

6) Basis for local discussions around themes raised

7) Linking with broader technical and online communities

East Jerusalem and near West Bank

Grassroots Al-Quds

Politically active, relatively high income, already using video and media to document conflict.

Dar es Salaam, Tandale community, Tanzania

Dar es Salaam, Tandale community, Tanzania

Dar es Salaam - Tandale

Dar es Salaam, Tandale community, Tanzania

Kerala, India: The Blue Yonder tour company

Thanks!contact@groundtruth.in

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