Ushahidi

Ushahidi is a leading technology nonprofit that aims to change the way information flows in the world, specializing in developing – and helping others to use – free and open source software for crowdsourcing, visualization, and interactive mapping. The grant provides general operating support.

Ushahidi is a leading technology NGO that aims to change the way information flows in the world, specializing in developing – and helping others to use – free and open source software for crowdsourcing, visualization and interactive mapping. The grant will provide three types of institutional support to Ushahidi as it embarks on the next chapter of its organizational development. First, it will create an operating cash reserve. Second, it will support a comprehensive security audit and the development of related policies. Finally, the grant will support a five-year strategy planning process.

The grant will support Ushahidi’s Kenya Election New Media Monitoring Project.

In support of general operations (over two years).

To support the web-based mapping and information tool, Ushahidi.