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Crowdring

GPL-3.0Ruby

A web app enabling global petition signing via free missed calls, connecting phone-based activism with online campaigns.

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16 stars7 forks0 contributors

Overview

CrowdRing is a web application that allows people worldwide to sign petitions by placing a free missed call, bridging mobile accessibility with digital activism. It provides organizations with a tool to engage supporters who may not have internet access but have basic mobile phones.

Key Features

  • Missed Call Petitions — Users sign petitions by placing a free missed call, eliminating cost barriers for participation.
  • Multi-Service Integration — Supports telephony services including Plivo, Twilio, Tropo, KooKoo, Voxeo, Nexmo, Routo, and Netcore for global reach.
  • Campaign Management — Organizations can create and manage petition campaigns with phone-based signature collection.
  • Accessible Activism — Enables participation from regions with limited internet connectivity through basic mobile phones.

Philosophy

CrowdRing believes in making activism accessible to everyone by leveraging the ubiquity of mobile phones, removing financial and technological barriers to civic participation.

Quick Stats

Stars16
Forks7
Contributors0
Open Issues1
Last commit12 years ago
CreatedSince 2012

Tags

#redis#postgresql#ruby-on-rails#civic-engagement

Built With

R
Ruby
F
Foreman
P
PostgreSQL
R
Redis

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