The Mobile Web for Global Change with Rowena Luk

Published: Aug. 3, 2017, 4:59 p.m.

b'Mobile devices have the power to connect people from underserved communities to empowering resources and information. Which is why mobile tech is so critical for today\\u2019s NGOs and aid programs to positively impact the people they serve. Special guest Rowena Luk, VP of Strategy at Dimagi, joins the show to discuss the challenges, and rewards, of using mobile apps and tech to drive global change. She details how Dimagi develops apps with a focus on in-field testing, as well as the design constraints that guide their process. She shares examples of other programs that have found success through mobile tech, and we discuss how we can use our skills to push for positive change in our own communities.\\n < Download MP3 >      < Listen on ctrlclickcast.com >\\n \\n Show Notes:\\n \\nDemystifying the Web Series\\nDimagi\\tAmnesty International\\t30 Hour Famine\\tKiva\\tGiveDirectly\\tTostan International\\tTerre des Hommes\\tXKCD\\tThe Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks\\tDominion board game\\t\\tLeave us a review on Apple Podcasts\\tReview our show on Stitcher\\n \\n \\n \\n Sponsored By'