6/ Do you have a cause that's close to your heart? Launch your deployment today. You don’t need to be a tech expert. You just need a cause and a vision. → Explore the Deployment Guide: → Start your own deployment: /end

5/ But we are not stopping there. The tech world is fast evolving. To provide the most value to our users, we are evolving too. How? By building intentional tech, listening deeper to the user needs, & ensuring that the support we offer is not only relevant but transformational.

4/ And you can see this in action as documented in case studies from around the world. We provide the tech, you leverage it to raise voices in your community and ultimately, social impact is strengthened. See more:

3/ To address this misconception, we decided to double down on our identity and role as an enabler. What does that mean? It's simple really. We exist to enable you raise voices for and around your cause. And we do this by providing tech that is accessible and easy to use.

2/ As we grew, people started looking to us to raise their voices on their behalf. But the truth was (and still is), that's not Ushahidi's role. We are, and have always been, an enabler. The tech infrastructure that helps YOU raise your voice and that of your community.

"X just happened. Where's your deployment?". We get this question a lot, more so when crises hit. In this short thread, we'd like to break it down for you. 1/ Let's start with our origin story. Why was Ushahidi created? What gaps did the founders aim to address?

These are the insights we’re carrying forward as we reimagine sustainability in open-source and energy access. Read the full article here:

We also wanted to find out, what role do policy, funders & academia play? Also, what do funders look out for before investing in open-source solutions?

We asked:.✓ What makes open tools sustainable?.✓ Who really owns them?

Sometimes, the most important question isn’t what we’re building. It’s whether it will still matter in ten years. At #OSEAS2025, convened by @EnAccessFdn and @WorldResources, Ushahidi’s @SuperNyako joined industry players to explore questions that often get skipped. Mini🧵

RT @OKFN: 💻🌱 #TheTechPeopleWant Summit is just around the corner (July 8–9). Today we are announcing the full programme, featuring 31 spe….

RT @OKFN: As of now, more than 200 people have already registered for what promises to be an incredible day of discussions and networking.….

Want a detailed walkthrough? Here's the full guide:.

In every crisis, someone speaks first. A post that says, “This is happening here. Right now.”. That message can change everything. But only if there’s a system to hear it. That’s why we exist. To help people document what’s real, even when the world isn’t watching.

Once you're in, you can:.📝 Create surveys to collect reports.📡 Add data sources.🗺️ Visualize everything on a map.👥 Add teammates and manage roles

2/ Here's a step-by-step guide:.→ Go to → Name your deployment.→ Choose a unique URL.→ Add basic org details.→ Create your account. In minutes, your platform is live.

Want to collect data from your community fast, securely, and in real time? With Ushahidi, you can launch your own deployment in minutes!. Here’s how 🧵

RT @Ruskim: @ushahidi @shobanes @GhaibPolicy It would be a very good use case of the tech and platform, dynamic civic infrastructure that u….

Join us for #TheTechPeopleWant Summit! @OKFN + Ushahidi are teaming up to rethink who current tech is really for and against. Will you be there?. 🗓️ 8–9 July.🔗 Register here:

RT @OKFN: A huge thanks for supporting us on this journey! @torproject @ushahidi @DPGAlliance @oshwassociation @semanticClimate @DyneOrg @….