How Can Refugees Use Technology to Better Their Lives?
Jun 18 14
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Join this Tweet chat on Thursday, June 19th, from 17:00 to 18:00 CET. Share your views using hashtag #WRD2014. 

June 18, 2014 – Refugees United (REFUNITE) looks forward to participating in a live Tweet chat, hosted by our long-time technology lead Ericsson (@ericssonsustain).

The tweet chat will take place on Thursday, June 19th, from 17:00 to 18:00 CET, as organizations gear up for World Refugee Day the following day.

Christopher Mikkelsen (@refunitedotorg), REFUNITE’s co-founder and co-CEO will participate in the Tweet chat and share cases from Refugees United (@refunite). 

Join the conversation using #WRD2014 

A UN-declared holiday, World Refugee Day commemorates the strength, courage, and resilience of refugees around the world. This Tweet chat invites a broad range of stakeholders focused on refugee needs to participate and respond to questions about the role of technology in improving the lives of refugees. Below are some of the questions you can expect to find covered during the conversation:

  • On the eve of WRD 2014, what is the state of refugees around the world?
  • How can technology support the refugee cause?
  • Share examples of technology-driven projects, which have benefitted refugee families.
  • How have you seen technology improve the state of refugees? Share stories and examples.
  • Where should public/private partnerships focus to support refugees?
  • What do you think is the next big thing in #TechForGood?

Please follow along and participate using hashtag #WRD2014!

CONTACT

Carolyn Nash, Communications Coordinator for REFUNITE (cn@refunite.org)

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