FilmAidSMS

Welcome to FilmAid's Bulk SMS system! This is a web-based platform that allows FilmAid and our partners to send out bulk SMS messages to thousands of registered refugees and asylum seeker users in Dadaab, Kakuma and Nairobi. By simply logging into www.filmaidsms.org messages are sent out to the users for free. The system supports a variety of functions that include sending alerts, reminders, messages, collecting feedback and conducting research and polls. Please contact nairobi@filmaid.org if you have any questions concerning this service or would like to register your organisation to FilmAid's Bulk SMS system.

What you can do with the system

  • Send out up to 140,000 messages per minute
  • Design messages and alerts up to 140 characters
  • Translate message into 5 languages
  • Conduct research using the polling module
  • Collect feedback via short code /USSD
  • Partners can open and manage own account
  • Produces tabular reports for quick reference