CrisisCamp Chile Washington DC will take place this Saturday, March 6, 2010 to bring together with technology volunteers in three countries and 10 cities to provide local opportunities for citizens to assist in activities such as crisis mapping, data and RSS feed aggregation. In addition, people with specialized skills such as translation, computer programing and literacy advocates are encouraged to participate. 
 

CrisisCamp is a open, collaborative event held in “barcamp” style with http://www.crisiscommons.org/ to provide local and international responders, Haitian community leaders and non-governmental organizations an opportunity to engage with operations on the ground in Chile. Tools and resources created by CrisisCamp volunteers can enhance responders' and relief agencies decision-making capability, transparency and collaboration.

This event is free and open to the public. You don't have to be technical to volunteer time.  We request that you bring a laptop, your creativity and a power strip with you (to share with others).

About CrisisCamp

Founded in March 2009 through an impromptu Tweetup at the Government 2.0 Camp, a small band of idealists and innovators gathered to discuss the idea of a creating a common community through a mash-up of citizen volunteers, crisis response organizations, international humanitarian relief agencies, non-profits and the private sector. Within minutes, the CrisisCamp concept was born to unite communities, seek common ground and cultivate innovation in the use of technology for mobility and efficiency during crisis. Learn more and join the movement at http://www.crisiscommons.org/