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in rwanda, mobile phones to now be used for ultrasound scans
a company called mobisante has changed that course by developing the world’s first smartphone-based ultrasound imaging system called the MobiUS™SP1 system.
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the vertical cemetery of delhi by architect annkit kummar
the concept of a vertical necropolis designed by architect annkit kummar in delhi, india is presented as a way to satisfy social prospects while proficiently exploiting scarce city land.
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fridays: interview with lamya hussain
lamya is interested in researching and working on environmentally friendly approaches that reflect a growing movement in palestinian communities to endorse “green” projects.
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cheng-tsung feng and his emergency solar cooker
cheng-tsung feng’s solar cooker is a portable and easy-to-use cooker. it can be set up quickly at any location including refugee camps to heat up water or bake foods.
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a unique classroom in south africa, made with a shipping container
this beautiful recycled shipping container by tsai design studio in south africa was crafted for underprivileged children living just outside of cape town.
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pesinet: mobile monitoring and micro-insurance for children in mali
pesinet, is a non-profit that uses mobile technology to provide regular health checkups and affordable health insurance for young children in mali’s capital, bamako.
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in mozambique, beer made from cassava supports smallhold farms
according to sabmiller, cassava is the biggest but least commercialized crop in africa. the beer manufacturer has identified this as an opportunity to support farmers and localize supply chains by producing a lager made from cassava, called impala.
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afghan farmers to repay loans using their mobile phones
afghanistan based mobile network, roshan has expanded its mobile banking service, m-paisa so that farmers can repay loans to the agricultural development fund (ADF).
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in india, carpooling service delivers eco savings reports
olivetrips periodically sends users a customized ecoreport depicting the environmental benefits, financial savings, and fuel savings they’ve made from using the service.
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IndiGo: pay as you go solar power makes energy cheaper in kenya
pay as you go is a common way of paying for calls on your cellphone. now the idea could help make solar power a more realistic option for families in kenya and other african countries.
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uReport: citizen feedback via sms, in uganda
in uganda, UNICEF is using mobile phones and broadcast media to get direct feedback from ugandans on everything from medication access to water sanitation.
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yves béhar’s glasses for underprivileged children in mexico
‘see better to learn better’ is a project by yves béhar to provide a solution to children in families that cannot afford the high cost of an eye exam and eyewear, in mexico.