The White Helmets, UNHCR, UNRWA, and other volunteer organizations describe how apps like WhatsApp have transformed communication in conflict and disaster zones
John Beck / Rest of World : X: @restofworld and @restofworld . LinkedIn: Sinclair Cornell X: @restofworld : WhatsApp has transformed communication in conflict and disaster areas like Syria, Palestine, and Afghanistan. The app's compression algorithm, which helps it function in areas with poor connectivity, makes it particularly useful in crisis zones https://restofworld.org/... @restofworld : The White Helmets are a volunteer group in war-torn northwestern Syria. When a devastating earthquake hit in 2023, calls for emergency aid came in through their WhatsApp line. From our new feature: When disaster strikes, the world opens WhatsApp https://restofworld.org/... [image] LinkedIn: Sinclair Cornell : Can we embrace the tech, but confront the actors that use the tech for malign intent? With 2 billion daily users, sending over 100 billion messages every …