Ukraine Refugee Housing Platform

Internet Activism is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing software solutions for humanitarian disasters. They build and deploy rapid-response software tools to address urgent global needs.

Key Points:

• Core Mission:

  • First nonprofit solely focused on developing humanitarian disaster response software
  • Build software that can be quickly deployed during crises
  • Bridge gap between tech sector and humanitarian organizations

• Proven Track Record:

  • Ukraine Take Shelter platform:
    • Functions like "Airbnb for refugees"
    • Housed over 100,000 refugees
    • Achieved with only $10,000 in spend
  • COVID-19 Dashboard:
    • World's most popular coronavirus tracking dashboard
    • Used by 600M+ people
    • Recognized by Dr. Fauci as invaluable resource
    • Compiled data faster than CDC

• Current Project - Hyperlocal:

  • Bluetooth-based messaging app
  • Works without internet/cellular service
  • Messages hop between users across distances
  • Completely decentralized and censorship resistant
  • Designed for emergency communications

• Organizational Structure:

  • Small, fast-moving team (5 people aged 19-21)
  • Leadership includes internet activists, exited founders, designers and developers
  • Focus on low cost, quick response time, small teams
  • Can tweak products within hours/days to respond to crises

• Future Plans:

  • Building suite of emergency response tools
  • Seeking partnerships with tech and humanitarian organizations
  • Looking for donors, engineers, and nonprofit partnerships