A lack of communication can be a major barrier for grassroots NGOs working in developing countries. FrontlineSMS is the first text messaging system created exclusively with this problem in mind.

Working directly with FrontlineSMS we are incorporating their technology into CBIS so that program personnel can record and report relevant data in real time to CBIS which provides a platform for sharing the data for all involved. FrontlineSMS technology is best described by the developers themselves:

By leveraging basic tools already available to most NGOs - computers and mobile phones - FrontlineSMS enables instantaneous two-way communication on a large scale. It’s easy to implement, simple to operate, and best of all, the software is free. You just pay for the messages you send in the normal way.