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Open Mind piloted the Applab-Question Box hotline in collaboration with Grameen Foundation's AppLab in Uganda. This collaboration brought Question Box to a new platform - making Question Box available directly via mobile phone. 40 Grameen Community Knowledge Workers (CKWs) in the field spread the word to villagers in Mbale and Bushenyi regions. Users made calls from the CKWs' mobile phones into our call center in Kampala. Callers asked questions in seven local languages and we answered over 3,000 queries, mostly about agriculture. We retained an agricultural expert who responded when the information was not available elsewhere. Because the Internet is not dependable in Uganda, Open Mind in partnership with Appfrica developed a local Knowledge Base filled with information on frequently-asked topics. This allows for efficient searches no matter the conditions. This program was made possible by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to Grameen Foundation.

How We Work CivicActions is a "virtual" firm. We have no physical offices. Our team members work from wherever they choose, in countries around the world. Every day we convene online through email, conference calls, video chats, and meetings in IRC. Project teams also periodically meet in person, often with our clients, to work together in agile sprints. Our Vision At CivicActions, we believe in aligning our work with our values. Every member of our team is committed to taking action in the world so that we make positive, sustainable change. Learn more about our collective vision... Join Our Team We're looking for crazy-smart people who want to use their web super powers for good. We're changing the world by creating teams of people with off-the-hook talent, creativity and heart to serve our clients who are all actively engaged in making the world a better place. We are committed to the health of the world and your health as well: we believe in balancing work with the rest of our lives. We are entirely virtual (our team of 40+ work from their homes in 7 timezones around the world) allowing you to pick the time and place to work. Our team members are also musicians, parents, community activists, and travelers. Learn more about joining CivicActions...

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