Virtual Communities of Social Media are Lifelines in Crisis Response

By plicatus.org in Uncategorized 1570 views 31st August 2016 Video Duration: 00:02:42
In times of an emergency or crisis situation, social media offers some of the fastest and most effective tools for getting critical life-saving information to the people. Those affected seek help on social media while many others connect in virtual space to organise relief and take it to the right place. Twitter India’s Public Policy Head Mahima Kaul tells New Delhi blog how these virtual communities are playing a significant role

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