Digital Humanitarianism -Vocabulary

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Crisis mapping

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A method of using digital tools to visualize and analyze data related to crises.

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Geo-located data

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Information that is tagged with geographic coordinates, allowing it to be mapped.

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Displacement

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The forced movement of people from their home or place of residence.

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Infrastructure

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The basic physical and organizational structures needed for the operation of a society.

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Mobile-enabled coordination

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Using mobile technology to organize and manage resources during a crisis.

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Digital volunteers

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Individuals who contribute their time and skills online to assist in crisis situations.

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Resilience

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The ability to recover quickly from difficulties or adapt to change.

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Situational awareness

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Understanding the current situation and context in a crisis.

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Civic engagement

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Participation in the political and community processes.

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Ushahidi

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A platform for crowdsourcing crisis information and mapping it.