2023-11-30 –, Room 3
Language: English
The access to and use of open data is very crucial in Refugee context in Uganda, this helps not only community members but also humanitarian organizations providing services to the persons of Concerns.
In this case Open street map data plays a huge role in the provision of services by humanitarian organizations supporting Refugees in Rhino Camp Refugee Settlement in Uganda. I will give a light talk on how mapping has help improved services delivery by humanitarian organizations in Rhino Camp Refugee Settlement in Uganda.
Mathew Lubari is a Co-Founder & Executive Director of Community Creativity for Development(CC4D), He is a South Sudanese self-driven and thought repairer and activist, maker, mentor and advocate for Open Technology, Inclusion and Diversity. At the age of 12, I watched my Dad(Alison) repair his radios and wristwatch (Unfortunately, my Dad could not repair most his faulty/broken items due to lack of knowledge and skills) and got inspired and pursued a career in ICT to help teach people how to repair, care and maintain their electronic items. He lives as a Refugee in Rhino Camp Refugee Settlement in Uganda.