Topic: Scalability of the Aidbot

Hania’s Aidbot: A Lebanese Engineer’s Answer to War and Crisis

In the midst of war and economic collapse, Lebanon is a nation on the brink. Yet, amid the chaos, a story of innovation and resilience emerges—one that offers a glimmer of hope for the future. The BBC article "The woman who built an 'aidbot' for displaced people in Lebanon" tells the story of Hania Zataari, a mechanical engineer who has harnessed the power of technology to bridge the gap in aid delivery for thousands of displaced families. Her creation, an "aidbot" powered by WhatsApp, is a testament to the ingenuity and strength of the Lebanese people in the face of unimaginable hardship.