ABOUT THIS SITE
WHY: Is it possible to track – in real time - the negative impact of a disaster, such as the flash floods in North India, on cultural heritage in all its forms?
The India Cultural Crisis Crowdmap aims to develop effective ways of reporting on damage caused to cultural heritage as a result of the floods in North India. Inspired by the innovative concept of Ushahidi, this project will try to compile and present a global overview of the damage caused, which could be used by national and international actors for mounting appropriate responses. It also envisages increasing overall awareness on the effects of emergencies on culture and the impact this has on local communities and their recovery.
IThis mapping seeks to instantly capture data on the effects that the disaster had on languages, traditions, festivals and dances, folklore, human settlements, historic buildings and sites, places of worship, collections of cultural and religious objects and/or significant items, cultural industries (film, photography, music...), cultural institutions (museums, archives, libraries...), fine and performing arts, literature, crafts, etc.
HOW: Communities and local notions of culture and heritage are central to determining the impact of emergencies on culture. It is therefore crucial to obtain information from the broadest public possible.
