Introduction
Data for Crisis is a A data-driven solution supporting media development, Data for Crisis is an open data platform designed to support data journalism practices where journalists, media practitioners, researchers, and media outlets can benefit simultaneously. It is a place to find, analyze, and investigate data to gain insights about marginalized communities in times of crisis. The Data for Crisis Initiative was developed by SocialLab in cooperation with Deutsche Welle Akademie and supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). It provides interested users access to raw and aggregat- ed data from Social Media on specific topics and specific communities (i.e. migration, pandemic, ..)
Project Overview
The Data for Crisis Initiative was developed by SocialLab in cooperation with Deutsche Welle Akademie and supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). It provides interested users access to raw and aggregat- ed data from Social Media on specific topics and specific communities (i.e. migration, pandemic, ..)
Key Features
- Deep Insights: Provides comprehensive analysis to uncover hidden trends and patterns in community social media data in many languages and dialects
- Advanced Search: Enables users to access relevant data with ease through its advanced search functionalities and flexible data export options.
- Data Export: Provides various options, including CSV, JSON, and XML, for easy data use by journalists and researchers.
- Data Stories: Allows creation of appealing, interactive stories to aid understanding and sharing.
- Up-to-date Aggregations: Regular aggregation and enrichment of data streamed from the public media highlighting the community activity and sentiment.
- Visualization and Graphics: Dynamic and intuitive visual representation of data for easy understanding, advanced filters, and graphical export options.
Target Audience
The “Data for Crisis” platform targets journalists, researchers and humanitarian practitioners who need more data and insights for effective reporting and interventions. Refugee community representatives, migrants communities as well as the hosting communities can also use the platform to collect the facts they need to advocate for the needs and issues relevant to them.
- Individuals: Journalists, Researchers, Practitioners
- Organizations: Media outlets, Newsrooms, Agencies
Goals and Impact
At Data For Crisis, our core values are deeply rooted in the principles of open data, crisis response, and technological innovation. These values guide our work and shape the way we approach our mission, while ensuring that our platform remains a free and accessible resource for all.
How to use?
Please read carefully our licencing and terms of use details
Disclaimer
This project was implemented in partnership with DWA in Germany. If you have questions about the initiative and the topics chosen, please use this contact form.
More Information
Link: https://dataforcrisis.com
Launching Date: V1- March 2022, V2- March 2023
Department: SocialLab Innovation Factory
