[Board] OSGeo and Code for Resilience

[Anne Ghisla]

On Fri, 24 Jan 2014 20:56:46 +0100
Jachym Cepicky <jachym.cepicky at gmail.com> wrote:

> I agree with Cameron
> 
> +1
>
> Jachym
> 
> 2014/1/24 Cameron Shorter <cameron.shorter at gmail.com>:
> > Hi Anne,
> > As I understand it, you are suggesting OSGeo support in the form of:
> > 1. Lending the OSGeo name (which is already happening)
> > 2. Inviting OSGeo Volunteers to participate (including yourself)
> > 3. No financial commitment required.

Precisely.

> > I'm +1 to such a proposal based on it fitting within OSGeo
> > principles.

Thanks Cameron and Jachym for your support so far, let me all know your
opinion.

Best!
Anne

> > On 25/01/14 02:51, Anne Ghisla wrote:
> >
> > Hello all,
> >
> > today I had a conf call with Adele Waugaman (in CC), from the GFDRR
> > unit of the World Bank, about OSGeo participation to Code for
> > Resilience initiative:
> >
> > http://codeforresilience.org/
> >
> > The initiative is partnering local technologists with disaster risk
> > management (DRM) experts to strengthen community resilience to
> > natural disasters through the creation of civic-minded digital and
> > hardware solutions.
> > See more here:
> > http://codeforresilience.org/page/about
> >
> > OSGeo Japan is already an active part of C4R, and is organising 3
> > hackatons. Therefore, OSGeo logo is present among the Supporting
> > partners.
> >
> > OSGeo international is invited to participate as well: developers
> > and contributors can take part to local events, and/or participate
> > to the third part of the initiative, namely the Online innovation
> > challenge. C4R organisers look for mentors from various domains
> > (web, app development..) - people who can guide development and
> > provide expertise. Detailed information on mentor role and
> > registration will be provided soon.
> >
> > My opinion is that Code for Resilience is an initiative that we can
> > support as OSGeo international. I am willing to post news on
> > communication channels, and invite members to join, especially as
> > mentors.
> >
> > If there are no objections, I wish to confirm OSGeo international
> > participation to the initiative.
> > I will keep in touch with Adele and be the contact for OSGeo
> > international, as well as the reference for OSGeo members who look
> > for more info on the initiative.
> >
> > All the best,
> >
> > Anne
> >
> >
> >
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