http://blog.ushahidi.com Kenya's post-election witness blog Fri, 16 May 2008 05:31:40 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The team behind Ushahidi (Ory, David, Juliana and myself) have all been quite busy over the last couple weeks. Here's a quick rundown of what we've been up to. Juliana, David and myself met about a week ago to discuss what an Ushahidi 2.0 might look like. We're exploring ... http://blog.ushahidi.com/index.php/2008/05/15/some-ushahidi-updates/ Makutano junction is a group of artists and performers who are using film and theatre to explore the causes of post-election violence, and by dramatizing the events that occurred in Kenya, they also show the solutions and responsibility of the citizenry and politicians in seeking peace. Below is the ... http://blog.ushahidi.com/index.php/2008/04/06/makutano-junction-using-theatre-to-explore-solutions-to-post-election-violence/ We're proud to announce that Ushahidi has been voted in as one of the 21 finalists for a chance at the NetSquared Mashup Challenge $100,000 prize money for further development. Thank you to everyone who voted and has made this a reality! Next Steps We need you to leave ... http://blog.ushahidi.com/index.php/2008/03/31/ushahidi-is-a-netsquared-mashup-challenge-finalist/ This is an appeal to those in Kenya, and can help in a direct manner, please consider this. There is a lady who needs help Margaret N. Muturi on 0728 573 303, She lives in Kiambaa Karuri Njoro Village and is hosting 20 IDP's displaced are from Molo. She needs ... http://blog.ushahidi.com/index.php/2008/03/20/margaret-is-hosting-idps-an-appeal-for-assistance/ A pdf document has been made available to Ushahidi by the UN Human Rights Team, you can download the Final OHCHR Kenya report 19 March2008.pdf Below is the summary and press release. UN HUMAN RIGHTS TEAM ISSUES REPORT ON POST-ELECTION VIOLENCE IN KENYA The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights ... http://blog.ushahidi.com/index.php/2008/03/20/report-on-post-election-violence-in-kenya-un-human-rights-team/ On the Msafara blog are pictures from the Wheels of Hope initiative that was formed by a coalition of churches. The pictures show food and supplies being distributed to the displaced in Nakuru. The rest of the itinerary for the convoy includes the following stops: NAKURU Tue Mar 11th: * Msafara travels to ... http://blog.ushahidi.com/index.php/2008/03/11/msafira-wheels-of-hope/ The clip below gives a glimpse into the Nancy's ardous life at an IDP camp near Mathare. It is very difficult for her, being pregnant and trying to survive in an unsanitary environment, where food, water and cooking fuel is scarce. The clip was filmed by Slum-tv reporters, who had been ... http://blog.ushahidi.com/index.php/2008/03/11/nancys-story-life-in-an-idp-camp/ On 27 February, people can show their outrage at the continuing human rights abuses in Kenya in a series of events organised by Amnesty International; including an online Facebook action and a series of street demonstrations. Please click here for more information; there will be updates on events in Canada, Germany, ... http://blog.ushahidi.com/index.php/2008/02/21/amnesty-international-appeal-for-action-on-feb-27th/ I just heard from Patrick Gathara that he is organizing a cartooning competition called "Picking up the Pieces" to help in the reconciliation process. There are some actual prizes behind this contest, so get drawing! THE PRIZES: First Prize: Art equipment worth Kshs. 30,000.00 Second Prize: Art equipment worth Kshs. 20,000.00 Third Prize: ... http://blog.ushahidi.com/index.php/2008/02/13/cartooning-for-good-in-kenya/ From the Kwani Blog, The Sunday Salon will feature four writers; four unique voices in a tranquil outdoor setting: Simiyu Barasa Parselelo Kantai Charles Matathia Prof Wambui Mwangi *links added above are to samples of the writers' work available online/blogs. Blending both fiction and non-fiction, these writers will bring a literary eye to bear on the ... http://blog.ushahidi.com/index.php/2008/02/12/sunday-salon-in-nairobi-proceeds-go-to-red-cross/