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Urban Programs, USAID
SureLifts - the Mobile Community LiftClub
Challenges Entered:
SureLifts is a mobile RideShare service that will enable a Commuter to be partnered with a Driver of a vehicle , sharing a transport lift , by utilizing the powerful matching service that will be offered to members of the Club who need an online service using the features of their basic Mobile device. The SureLifts service involves Commuters as members and should not be mistaken for a Car-Sharing service that has become popular with affluent citizens.
Location
London
United Kingdom
See map: Google Maps
SurePower - Utilising Mobile communications to optimise Utility distribution
Challenges Entered:
A Mobile messaging system, which delivers a "call to action" advice by the power utility, to notify the partnering public to prepare for power disruptions or natural disasters in their particular suburb, so as to minimize the effect on their lifestyle.
Location
Oshawa
Canada
See map: Google Maps
HarassMap - Reporting & Mapping Sexual Harassment on the Streets via SMS
Challenges Entered:
This project will implement a system for women in Egypt to report incidences of sexual harassment via SMS messaging. This tool will act as an advocacy, prevention, and response tool, highlighting the severity and pervasiveness of the problem.
Locations
Tempe, AZ
United States
See map: Google Maps
Egypt
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