Few months ago we had a similar quake in Nepal which caused lot of destruction. I felt the jerks so strongly and close for the first time in my life, it shook me and I went into trauma for few days.
After this incident I kept the global incident map on my information radar and always tried to keep myself alert of such disastrous events.
I devoted some time to to research about the cause and effect relationship for the predictability of such incidents. On the same time I realized in this time how helpless the mankind is in this particular context!
Be it volcano, tsunamis, earthquakes, hurricanes, snow storms, cloudbursts, floods, fires, climate change, most of us wish that there should be some mechanism help, be it one that’s already taken place or one that’s just over the horizon.
All natural disaster are triggered by something. Though some of these patterns are not easy to spot, why not use the technology to collect analyze and predict the disasters. It can act as a wonderful and very powerful force to beat this evil.
We live in an era where we can send instant messages around the world, we are exploiting artificial intelligence to teach machines to think like humans, so there is a huge chance that we can do lot more to get prepared for such calamities.
Predictive analytics
Other major areas of work is natural disaster relief, better tracking of delivery, feedback from victims and beneficiaries. It’ll be awesome if we can figure out a solution to deliver what they need where they need and when they need to alleviate their sufferings. Predictive analytics are at the center of this practice.
In the current scenario about 80,000 people per day are affected by natural disasters with a significant loss of human life. We desperately need solutions to help prevent and mitigate the effects of natural disasters.
Call for Code
This initiative aims to bring together academic institutions , enterprises, NGO’s and code developers to create effective and innovative solutions for disaster alleviation.
You never know one day your contribution may benefit some natural disaster relief that results from this global community.
Call for Code Challenge
IBM as founding partner along with Linux Foundation, the American Red Cross, David Clark Cause project, the NEA, the Weather Company and other organizations to build software that helps us better prepare for and respond to natural disasters.
Answer the Call
You can become one of the first change agents in mitigating natural disasters. have the opportunity to win one of the highest honors in computer science, presented by the office of the united nations high commissioner for human rights. Commit to the cause and push for change!
It is an immense opportunity for organizations & developers to use the best of IBM technology which includes Blockchain, IBM Cloud, AI, IoT and more to create solutions to increase our disaster preparedness.
Imagine all minds aligned together to create unusual applications that improve today’s disaster preparedness and build resilient communities to safeguard our well being. Learn here more details about the call for code challenge.
Are there any prizes?
In addition to the amazing experience and the lifetime opportunity of being part of this groundbreaking project, the Call for Code Global Award presented by a jury of eminent technologists at the Call for Code Award Event.
It is accompanied by the Venture capitalist introduction & pitch to turn your idea into a funded company and the opportunity to deploy your solution with an IBM Corporate Service Corps team.
Not only this, but for first & second runner up there is also $25,000 USD cash prize with Invitation to the Call for Code Global Prize Event and the long term open source project support from the Linux Foundation
And even if you don’t end up with a place on the podium, you still have an opportunity to save lives and help others. Register now and play your part!
Further scope of challenge
To evaluate the submissions the judgement panel of the challenge will be joined by the creator of Linux and Git Linus Torvalds, along with other technologists. Once complete, the winning solution will be deployed in the real world. And the code will remain the open source intellectual property to evolve at it’s own pace.
The opportunity is just great for riding the shoulders of giants. Whether you are embarking on your own or competing as a team, there is a community to help you succeed.
You can share your idea and knowledge or learn from others on the key areas where technological solutions could make the greatest impact.
https://developer.ibm.com/code/2018/06/22/call-for-code-webcast-1/
How will you answer the call?
No matter what you do, it’s likely that your efforts can help improve the quality of life for countless individuals and perhaps many generations to come. And, of course, you get to be part of something so much bigger than yourself!
I wish you lots of luck in this endeavor! With an anticipated 22 million of minds behind this amazing project, I’m sure we will be able to impart brilliant solutions for the better evolution of this planet.
For more information, please visit the Call for Code website, follow the project on Twitter or Facebook, and join the conversation. And by all means, please spread awareness with your social media networks.
