Learn how this research project uses AI-powered SMS to support the Ogiek community’s access to legal rights, environmental protection, and cultural preservation.
This white paper, developed by a research team at Western Michigan University with support from Mozilla, explores how AI-generated SMS can support environmental justice, legal empowerment, and cultural preservation for the Ogiek community. It highlights their history, land struggles, and the role of mobile messaging in advancing Indigenous rights.
This paper is ideal for Indigenous rights advocates, environmental researchers, conservationists, tech-for-good practitioners, and policymakers. Whether you’re new to the Ogiek or deeply involved in community-based innovation, it offers valuable insight into respectful, collaborative approaches to justice and sustainability.
This paper is ideal for Indigenous rights advocates, environmental researchers, conservationists, tech-for-good practitioners, and policymakers. Whether you’re new to the Ogiek or deeply involved in community-based innovation, it offers valuable insight into respectful, collaborative approaches to justice and sustainability.
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Open PDFWe start by meeting with the Ogiek community to understand their needs and aspirations. This sets the stage for a collaborative journey.
In workshops, we gather feedback and ideas from community members. This helps tailor our approach and ensures everyone's voice is heard.
Once designs are finalized, we implement the platform while keeping the community involved. This way, we maintain alignment with their values and vision.
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Western Michigan University
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Western Michigan University
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Western Michigan University
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University of Westminster
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Western Michigan University
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Western Michigan University
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Western Michigan University
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