This document discusses using an agile approach and storytelling to effectively coordinate relief efforts after the 2011 Japan earthquake. It notes that in the first week over 250 new organizations mobilized to help, but coordinating funds and aid to those most in need remains a challenge. The document proposes mapping relief efforts and needs through collecting personal stories from affected communities. These stories would help relief organizations see patterns to better coordinate their work and ensure overlaps and gaps in aid are addressed. Story-based approaches are suggested to connect organizations working in the same areas.

2. An agile approach to the Japan earthquake disaster, and international development

3. March 11, 2011

5. http:// chewychunks . wordpress .com/2011/03/12/millions-of-lives-saved-by-good-government-in- japan /

6. 250 new orgs, 7 days What we thought we would be doing…

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14. Visits: 60,000/day 10X increase

16. http:// chewychunks . wordpress .com/2010/07/15/geo-mapping-gaps-and-gluts-in- haiti -disaster-aid/

17. Story-based approaches: Map what’s happening through stories Map NGO-networks Map NGOs that work alongside each other (through stories)

20. Underlines Key: -- GG partner -- Story project partner -- Non-partners we want to invite to GG -- 2 or more shared scribes Stories connect NGOs serving the same communities

21. Tools

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25. patterns emerge

26. GlobalGiving Network of 300 NGOs in East Africa NGOs recruit scribes Scribes ask people in their community (earn 10 ksh / story) Stories + patterns delivered back to everyone (web, SMS, meetings)