Kate Whiting
July 24, 2024
This video is part of: Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Virtual reality (VR) shows promise in increasing empathy and encouraging donations towards refugee crises. A study by Washington State University compared the impact of a VR film, "Clouds of Sidra," about a Syrian refugee child, on two groups:
The study's authors suggest VR's immersive nature bridges ideological divides, influencing attitudes in a way traditional media might not. This has significant practical implications for NGOs and aid agencies seeking to raise awareness and secure donations for humanitarian crises.
One example is the Global Collaboration Village, the world's first extended reality platform dedicated to fostering public-private cooperation on global challenges.
This initiative by the World Economic Forum, in partnership with Accenture and powered by Microsoft Mesh, demonstrates the potential of VR technology to create impactful solutions for complex issues like the refugee crisis.
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