5 years ago

Coronavirus Tech Handbook Launches Crowdfunding Campaign to Expand its 'Wikipedia for Covid-19' Platform

  • The Coronavirus Tech Handbook, a platform developed by Newspeak House, a London-based collective of political technologists, is launching a crowdfunding campaign to raise £27,000

  • The platform, likened to a "Wikipedia for Covid-19", aims to organize and share information and resources related to the pandemic, facilitating open-source collaboration and information sharing

  • The platform provides access to a wide range of resources, from DIY ventilators to tools for epidemiologists and mourners

  • The Handbook received an initial grant of £50,000 from Nesta, the UK-based innovation foundation, and is now seeking further funding to continue developing the platform.

      • ProblemTechnology

      "The coronavirus pandemic created a surge of grassroots groups and experts offering their expertise in the crisis — everything from designing DIY ventilators to doctors sharing notes on the best treatment methods for patients. But there was no central location to organize all of this information, leading to duplicated efforts and difficulty in finding what people needed."

      Solution

      "The Coronavirus Tech Handbook, a centralized online platform, acts as a 'Wikipedia for Covid-19' where anyone can contribute and information is organized and sorted for easy access. The platform includes tools for epidemiologists, mourners, and others, and connects users to relevant WhatsApp groups for collaboration."

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