Community voting

Community voting platform — every member gets a voice

Neighborhood associations, local initiatives, and community groups need a voting process that includes everyone — not just the members who own a smartphone or can attend a meeting in person.

A show of hands at a community baraza only counts the people who showed up, and a sign-up sheet can be contested by anyone who wasn't there to see it filled in.

Smartphone-only voting apps quietly exclude the members most likely to be affected by a community decision — those without a smartphone or a data bundle.

Qura's community voting runs on the web for anyone with a browser, and on USSD for any mobile phone, so participation isn't limited by what device someone owns.

How it works

1

Register

Load your community member list.

2

Verify

A simple verification step confirms eligibility.

3

Vote

Web for smartphones, USSD for any other phone.

4

Results

Visual, easy-to-read results as votes come in.

5

Feedback

Optional feedback collection alongside the vote.

What's included

  • User-friendly interface designed for first-time voters
  • USSD voting so no member is excluded by their phone
  • Visual result displays the whole community can read
  • A simple, low-friction verification process
  • Optional community feedback collection alongside voting

What we'll need from you

  • A community member list
  • A basic verification method (phone number or ID)
  • Clear voting guidelines for the community
  • Designated community admins to oversee the vote

Questions

Do voters need a smartphone or internet?

No. USSD voting works on any mobile phone with no internet connection, app, or data bundle required.

Is this only for formal organizations?

No. Community voting is built for informal groups too — neighborhood associations, local initiatives, and community projects that need a fair vote without formal registration systems.

Can we collect feedback alongside the vote?

Yes. Optional feedback questions can be added alongside the ballot to gather community input beyond a simple yes/no or candidate choice.

See community voting running on Qura

Book a 30-minute demo and we'll set up a mock community vote you can try yourself, including over USSD.