A growing number of people
are using computer software and other technology to support the needs of
immigrants worldwide.
Many of these people already
work in the technology industry. Some observers are calling this new movement digital humanitarianism.
Over the past two years, VOA
and other media have been reporting on the immigration crisis in Europe. Many
of these immigrants are coming from the Middle East and Africa. They are
looking for safety and a better quality of life.
Some of the immigrants are
migrants, but many others are refugees. Migrants go from one place to another
for economic reasons. Refugees flee violence or political unrest in their home
country and seek asylum.
The United Nations’ refugee
agency (UNHCR) reports that about 65 million people were displaced at the end
of 2015.
Since last year, many
software developers have been creating digital solutions to help countries deal
with the growing number of immigrants.
Technology is changing every
part of the journey of refugees and migrants. Before going overseas, for
example, they need to plan their trip. During their travels, they might need to
send signals for help. After finally arriving in their new country, there are a
long list of needs, such as housing, health care, jobs, and legal help.
Last month, the Migration
Policy Institute released a report on these digital tools and how governments
can better support their development and use.
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Presenta:
M.C. Enrique Ruiz Díaz.
Con título y cédula profesional
5632071 en la Maestría en Ciencias de la Computación.
Egresado del Instituto Tecnológico de Orizaba. Veracruz,
México.
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