There’s an app for that: Gaza’s developers use tech to solve war problems
Summary
Developers in Gaza are creating mobile apps to help people deal with problems caused by the ongoing war and difficult living conditions. One app helps users share rides and save money on transportation, while another helps people find lost belongings and could assist in locating missing children.Key Facts
- Gaza developers are designing apps to solve daily problems worsened by war and hardship.
- Saja al-Ghoul created “Waselni,” an app for ride-sharing to reduce high transportation costs in Gaza.
- Waselni includes a prepaid electronic wallet to help users with cash shortages caused by the conflict.
- Bahaa al-Mallahi developed “Rajja’li,” a digital platform for finding lost personal items and documents.
- Rajja’li could be expanded to help find missing children by sending instant notifications with their photos.
- Both app creators face challenges like needing many users, promotion, and official support to succeed.
- Verification of drivers and trust in the lost-and-found platform require cooperation from local authorities.
- The apps aim to address practical problems caused by displacement, restrictions, and damage during the war.
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