Ushahidi has a new product: the BRCK. It has an 8 hour battery backup, a SIM card slot, and software that helps you seamlessly switch. Our staff are global and often cannot get connected. So, we set out to redesign connectivity.

We would love your support to make this possible. Join our Kickstarter campaign.

BRCK is a natural extension of Ushahidi's work creating open and accessible data collection tools. Getting online via only desktops in our office is a thing of the past. We have multiple devices, and we are on the move. The BRCK also works as a data collection device, allowing users to plug in sensors and remotely collect data from around the world.

The Crowdmap Beta Team is sharing new and updated features almost daily.

What do you want to share on maps today? Some examples include Garden Report and Sweet Maps. You and your community can post to multiple maps and share/export posts. There are User Docs to help you navigate. Feedback most welcome!

Ushahidi's community is stitched together by maps and our mutual desire to share the world. To help you meet each other we've hosted research, election, product demos, software development and environmental mapper virtual hangouts. If you would like to host a meetup in your neighbourhood or online, please get in touch.

The wiki is becoming our main community hub. We know magic happens when you meet and create. To adjust, there will be upcoming changes to the community site and forums. In the meantime, see our weekly reports on the blog for the latest news.