Jun 22 15
Telesom, REFUNITE Launch SMS Campaign to Reconnect Separated Somali Families
In commemoration of World Refugee Day 2015, Refugees United (REFUNITE) is pleased to announce the launch of a countrywide SMS campaign in partnership with mobile network operator Telesom in Somaliland to help forcefully displaced families find their missing loved ones. A helpline has been provided to encourage families to register on the global family-tracing platform. Two decades of civil war has had a devastating impact on the people of Somaliland. Many have lost family members, friends, neighbours, as well as homes and livelihoods. According to the UN Refugee agency, UNHCR, there are currently 1,106,068 refugees and 1,133,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) originating…
Jun 22 15
In Pictures: World Refugee Day 2015
During World Refugee Day on June 20 in Kakuma, the unique culture and diversity of refugees was celebrated as they showcased traditional attire, dances and skills such as hand and face painting. The theme this year was Get To Know Refugees; People Like You and Me.
Jun 20 15
Diving Into The Digital Lives of Refugees
As we mark World Refugee Day, our Co-Founders David and Christopher Mikkelsen share their thoughts on how REFUNITE is trying to help refugees better by building tools that enable and empowering displaced people to help themselves.
Jun 18 15
Global Refugee Numbers Reach Record High: UNHCR
The number of forcibly displaced families worldwide has reached an all time high with UN’s Refugee Agency indicating that the situation is likely to worsen.
Jun 11 15
Join Our Tweetchat For World Refugee Day 2015
World Refugee Day celebrates the strength, courage, and resilience of refugees around the world. It is marked every year on June 20.
May 26 15
The Role of Interactive Voice Response (IVR) in Family Reconnection
In this blog post, Nelson Okello, one of REFUNITE’s Back-End Developers, shares his thoughts on IVR and how it can be used to reconnect families.
May 25 15
Ericsson at WEF2015: Using ICT to Reconnect Refugees
During this year’s World Economic Forum, Ericsson addressed the growing refugee crisis in a public session attended by the media. The session covered questions of how international and regional organizations can adequately respond to the deepening refugee crisis, including dimensions such as donor mechanisms, host country resilience as well as security through education.
May 25 15
‘I Found My Brother on REFUNITE After 8 Years Apart!”
This story was recalled by a Somali refugee named Haroon*. The details described are accurate to the best of his recollection.
May 20 15
REFUNITE at Internet Week New York
From drones in refugee camps to robots and virtual reality at the frontlines – the digital humanitarians are coming!
May 13 15
UX Mission to Kakuma Refugee Camp: Developing User Snapshots
In this blog post, Vytas Bradunas, REFUNITE’s Research and Prototyping Developer, reveals six user snapshots that he captured on a recent mission to Kakuma Refugee Camp.
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