New York, NY, 17 September 2020 – Today, the International Rescue Committee (IRC), along with Tripadvisor, Jigsaw, Zendesk and Nethope, presented InfoPalante, a virtual platform to help Venezuelan displaced populations and refugees living in Colombia. access to very important data on civil and legal rights, jobs and access to fitness services. The platform provides a detailed map of social media facilities and channels for the network to provide feedback and questions.
Almost five million more people have fled Venezuela since 2013 due to ongoing violence, the economic meltdown and the humanitarian crisis, with a peak of Venezuelans seeking safe haven in Colombia. in the country it is vulnerable to misinformation, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The funds of fourth generation corporations will be the implementation and delivery of InfoPalos Angelesnte. In addition, Google’s generation incubator Jigsaw, in partnership with Zendesk, will provide in-kind and generation expertise to build the efficiency, user delight and scope of plos angelestform. Zendesk’s average support generation, which adds WhatsApp and Facebook messaging integrations, provides critical data and two-way communication with customers. IRC also partners with local projects like I’m at Los Angeles Frontera, an on-premises data service, to consistently adapt and respond to network feedback. .
“Google has largely supported the efforts of the Foreign Rescue Committee and Signpost’s progress since its inception, not only with monetary contributions, but also with the technical expertise of volunteers,” says Patricia Georgiou, Jigsaw’s director of associations. “As such, we are proud to continue this legacy with Jigsaw, to increase Signpost’s efficiency, user satisfaction and reach. “
“Tripadvisor has backed Signpost for over five years because we know and perceive the price that reliable data, available in your local language, can have for others to make informed decisions when they seek to rebuild their lives,” said Steve Kaufer, CEO of Tripadvisor. “Signpost is an essential tool to help provide essential data to refugees, asylum seekers and crisis-affected communities who want access to important services, especially a global pandemic. The Tripadvisor Foundation is proud to continue its partnership with IRC in this significant expansion of Signpost in Colombia. »
Meghan López, IRC’s regional director for Latin America, said: “Once Venezuelans arrive in Colombia, they lack data on where to go, how to locate work, what they are offered, even where to live safely. and accurate data is very important for vulnerable populations fleeing a crisis that urgently need localized data and, more importantly, vulnerable to COVID-19 Clear communications and reliable data resources on their security and service options, including COVID-19 data, will save lives. “
InfoPalante will be the COVID-19 reaction of the IRC by providing users with reliable data on preventive measures and protection guidelines. InfoPalante’s virtual technique is also suitable for paintings in an epidemic where face-to-face participation with netpaintings is impossible.
The IRC is committed to filling data gaps in Latin America, not just Colombia. Signpost has been active lately in El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala, called CuentaNos, and will be presented in Mexico next month. Signpost first presented itself in 2015 through the IRC and Mercy Corps in Greece, to respond directly to refugees and asylum seekers arriving on its shores at the height of the Mediterranean refugee crisis.
The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to repair the health, safety, education, economic well-being and strength of others devastated by shock and disaster. in more than 40 countries and more than 20 U. S. cities to help others survive, regain control of their long-term and communities. Learn more about www. rescue. org stay in the IRC on Twitter and Facebook.
Tripadvisor, the world’s largest hub, is helping 463 million ers in a month make one and both holidays the best. Travelers around the world use Tripadvisor’s online page and app to search for over 867 million reviews and reviews on 8. 7 million accommodations and restaurants. , experiences, airlines and cruise ships. Whether they’re making plans or making plans, users turn to Tripadvisor to compare low costs on hotels, flights and cruises, e-book tours and popular attractions, as well as tables at the right restaurants. TripAdvisor, the best companion, is available in 49 markets and 28 languages.
Zendesk is a service-oriented CRM company that develops visitor support, sales, and engagement software designed to foster better customer relationships. each company, regardless of size, industry or ambition. Zendesk serves more than 160,000 consumers in a multitude of industries in more than 30 languages. Zendesk is headquartered in San Francisco and operates offices around the world. Learn more about www. zendesk. com.
Jigsaw is a unit within Google that anticipates and confronts emerging threats, creating a long-term search and generation to ensure the security of our world. We identify emerging technological threats that destabilize the Internet and our society. We expand state of art studios and generation to counter these threats and assistance protect civil society, journalists, activists and those at the forefront of virtual conflicts.
NetHope enables its members, and the non-profit sector, to be more effective and effective, and increase their effects, through the use of generation. NetHope, a consortium of approximately 60 global nonprofits, is partnering with generation corporations and investment partners to design, finance, implement, scale, and scale cutting-edge approaches to problem solving. development, humanitarian and conservation issues. Together, the NetHope network strives for the world, building a platform of hope for those who get assistance and those who provide it.