Changes between Version 26 and Version 27 of WikiStart

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Nov 14, 2013 2:24:08 PM (10 years ago)

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sarah.farr

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 == Possibilities for expansion ==
 While ''Pulso ONG'' is currently designed to draw information from the migrant population, it could be expanded in the future to serve as a dispatch center, connecting migrants and advocates. Migrants could use ''Pulso ONG'' to submit requests for information and/or assistance via SMS. Keyword identification would allow incoming SMS requests to be sorted by theme and directed to the appropriate respondent. Either a single organization or networks of migrant advocacy organizations could establish these dispatch centers. The following examples demonstrate some possibilities for how the expanded version of ''Pulso ONG'' could be utilized by NGOs:
- * Networks of NGOs could establish dispatch centers using ''Pulso ONG''. Incoming requests could be sorted by keywords and directed to individual member NGOs.  E.g., a member NGO assisting migrants in cases of deportations could be registered to receive all incoming requests with the word "DEPORTATION."
- * An NGO could use the expanded version of ''Pulso ONG'' as a tool for migrants (who might otherwise be afraid to summon local police or government authorities) to report violence, accidents, and emergencies to relevant NGOs, as well as to seek referrals or other resources. Incoming requests could either generate auto-responses with a list of resources/NGOs, or could be dispatched directly to NGOs working on the issue in question.
- * The expanded version of ''Pulso ONG'' could be used by an NGO to develop a tool through which migrants could request information or guidance by texting AIUTO followed by a description of their need. Designated dispatchers could reply with a simple answer or contact information for an organization that addresses the expressed need.
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+ * A network of NGOs could establish a dispatch center using the expanded version of ''Pulso ONG''. Incoming requests could be sorted by keywords and directed to individual member NGOs, depending on the content of the SMS request. E.g., a member NGO that assists migrants in cases of deportation could be registered to receive incoming requests containing the word "DEPORTATION." By coordinating service provision under a network, a single SMS sent to a designated number would give migrants a direct line of communication to NGOs.
+ * A single NGO could use the expanded version of Pulso ONG to develop a tool that would connect migrants with resources. Incoming requests, tagged with keywords and location information, could either generate auto-responses with a list of resources/NGOs, be individually answered by the NGO, or be referred to other NGOs working on the issue in question. Such a tool would provide migrant workers with vital information about resources in their area or about a specific issue.
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