Map It, Change It, Disrupt It:  Heather Leson at TEDxSilkRoad
Channel: TEDx Talks
Date: 2012-05-01

Heather Leson discusses the power of maps, as a way to connect communities, aggregate date, and make action happen.  Ushaidi, the Kenya based platform, has been very effective in both demoractic movements, citizen journalism and also disaster relief through community activation. 

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