Editor’s word: Zara Aida bt Razali, is a mission supervisor who helped create kitajaga.co, a digital platform utilizing Google Maps API, to create a map of those that want assist.
Again within the early days of the COVID pandemic, the Malaysian authorities — like many all over the world — issued a compulsory lockdown for its residents.
That’s when Malaysians took to social media. In a single day, a public motion arose referred to as Bendera Putih, which interprets to “white flag.” Individuals referred to as for individuals who wanted a serving to hand to place a white flag in entrance of their home. It was a easy motion that visibly confirmed the group who wanted meals, provides or any form of help. With out having to get embarrassed to ask for assist, folks may settle for care from their communities and assist one another out.
As builders, we noticed a chance to assist this grassroots motion get even greater. What if we may create a digital platform that might make the method of discovering these flags simpler, getting extra folks entry to the assistance they wanted?
