This 24 hour hotline is designed to help Syrian refugees flee their country. Designed by fellow refugee Mohammed Abu Amar, the hotline aids those in need to cross the Mediterranean by offering practical information such as weather forecasts and technical assistance.
Abu Amar created the 24 hour hotline following his own experience fleeing Syria with his family in 2013. The perilous journey cost him both legs and significantly impacted his children psychologically. Now he attempts to help others avoid danger and prevent them from to turning to smugglers, who often betray them in the treacherous waters. Currently based in Hamburg, Germany, Abu Amar provides refugees en route with information so they can better navigate their boats across the river.
This is one way mobile phones and companies can aid refugees.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Mobile-based Refugee Assistance
- Developing mobile apps or hotlines to aid refugees with necessary practical information during their journey.
- Tech-based Humanitarian Support
- Leveraging technology to provide refugees with humanitarian aid and support, improving their chances of survival and success in a new country.
- Crowdfunded Refugee Assistance
- Creating crowdfunding platforms or partnering with existing ones to provide funds and resources for refugees in need.
Sectors Adopting This
- Telecommunications
- Telecommunications companies can expand their reach and impact by investing in mobile-based assistance for refugees.
- Technology
- Developing and applying innovative technologies to provide support and aid to refugees, access to educational resources, job opportunities, and other needs
- Crowdfunding
- Taking advantage of the crowdfunding industry to provide necessary funds for refugees and support their journey.
