The tragic earthquake in Haiti this week has effected an already poor area of the world. According to CBS News, only 10% of the population had access to the Internet. Of those people who do have access to the Internet (including access via cell phones), they are communicating in ways that has never been possible before.
The people on the ground in Haiti are communicating via Facebook status messages, Twitter and other social networking sites. They are reporting where they are, the status of those around them and asking for specific needs (food, water, medicine).
I think this is a powerful example of how the Internet and social networks have made a very positive difference in the world. Another example is that you can donate to the Red Cross online to help the victims.
Do you have any stories like this?
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