The Elephant and the Text Message
21:15, 15 July 2007
.. Posted in Development, Relief and Advocacy Efforts.. Link
Cell phones are being used in many ways as a part of work in developing countries, from support for farmers to reminding HIV patients to take medication. They are also being used as part of wildlife conservation: Fauna & Flora International and ResourceAfrica teamed up to create "SMS Communities" a system for relaying important information to community members living near South Africa's Kruger National Park. The aim was that ultimately the system could be used to warn residents and Park staff via SMS of wild animals that may be dangerously close; as well as keeping local communities informed about park management meetings, job opportunities and social events. More information here.
