July 23, 2009
Cellphone Texts Become International-Aid Tool
Working with an African telecommunications company, Google and the Grameen Foundation have created a text-messaging service to assist rural Ugandans, who often live far away from markets and health clinics.
Using the new service, farmers will be able to get weather forecasts, search a database of agricultural advice, and list their crops for buyers in the city. The service also provides sexual and reproductive health information and a tool to help people locate health-care providers
This is an article for subscribers only. You can gain access by purchasing a:
Print Subscription
Digital Subscription
Already have an account? Log In Now.
