Because of Katrin Puetz, German scientist, along with Yodit Balcha of Ethiopia and Mariela Pino of Chili, women and children won’t have to carry heavy loads of firewood anymore; they can carry lightweight biogas in a backpack. Learn more about their project.
Category Archives: African
Juliana Rotich, develoer of BRCK Internet access for Africa
http://embed.ted.com/talks/juliana_rotich_meet_brck_internet_access_built_for_africa.htmlJuliana Rotich is the co-founder of Ushahidi, open-source software for collecting and mapping information — and of iHub, a collective tech space in Nairobi, Kenya. She is a TED Senior Fellow. © 2013 TED.
Jepchumba and African Digital Art Network interview
Jepchumba is an African digital artist and digital enthusiast who works hard to combine her two loves: Digital Media and Africa. Originally from Kenya, she has lived around the world developing her interest in philosophy, art and technology. Jepchumba is also the founder and creative director of African Digital Art Network, a collective and creative space where digital artists, enthusiasts and professionals can seek inspiration, showcase their artistry and connect with emerging artists. An African digital artist, Jepchumba loves experimenting with motion, sound and various digital effects and techniques and has an extensive background in digital art, web design and development, audio/visual production and social media strategies. AfroOnline 2012.
Juliana Rotich “Ushahidi: Powered by Open Source”
What happens when barriers to use of technology are lowered? What can we learn from the Ushahidi open source community and the technology landscape in Africa about the opportunity and the limits of open innovation? Rotich talks about Ushadhidi at the Lift 2011 Conference.
Jessica O. Matthews & Julia Silverman of Uncharted Play
Uncharted Play creates fun products and services that allow people to rethink the function of play both as a tool to address major issues facing society today and as a way to keep joy at the forefront of our lives.
The Naisosian Project
This short documentary is from Oregon State University’s Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE) group. They worked with The Naisosian Project, an organization based out of Arusha, Tanzania focusing on giving women skills and tools to succeed.
Geneticist Sarah Tishkoff discusses the Human Genetic Diversity
Interview with geneticist Sarah Tishkoff on Human Genetic Diversity (Includes Captions)
May 13, 2008. Quicktime .mov file, 17.2 MB. Read more about Dr. Tishkoff.