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Cambodia: Social Media, NGOs, and Social Change: Part 1

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Two weeks ago, I took a homecoming trip to Cambodia with my family. For those of you who have been following my blogging since 2004, you already know that Cambodia is in my heart! When my husband and I were in Cambodia in 2000 to bring home Harry, our infant son, we got a blessing from a monk. p/N5Kf7LlZpl/.

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Why I Love @Canva for Nonprofits and Why You Should Too

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I am in Cambodia as part of Tech2Empower , an initiative of Wake. Advisers contribute their skills and expertise to provide training and mentoring to help amplify the work of anti-trafficking organizations in Cambodia. I’ve also taught social media to young people in Cambodia.

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Raise Your Hand for Girls on October 11, 2012

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…more likely to be literate, healthy and survive into adulthood, as are her children. I know this first hand because my family and I have been honored to support the college education of two young Cambodia women through the Sharing Foundation ‘s education program. The photo above is Leng Sopharath.

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Day 12: Let’s Help Send Some Cambodian Kids To College – #12days of giving

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I’m fundraising for the Sharing Foundation , that supports children and young people in Cambodia. Because my children were adopted from Cambodia and it is a way to give back. I was lucky enough to meet Leng Sopharath when I traveled to Cambodia in 2007. HELP ME SEND SOME CAMBODIAN KIDS TO COLLEGE!

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Youth Programs Benefit from Microsoft Donations

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How One NGO Serves 70,000 Children. Speaking of impact, London, England-based Childreach International works in partnership with local communities in the developing world to help improve children’s access to healthcare, education, child rights, and protection. " "We are using Office 2007 for our daily office work.

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#GivingTuesday: Why I Am Participating in the National Day of Giving on November 27, 2012

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It is intended to inspire actions like contributing to charities, educating one’s children about giving, volunteering for a nonprofit, or to encourage people in their networks to do the same. This campaign provides resources, a theme, and asking all who participate to unleash their creativity to spread generosity.

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Most Recent Letter from Leng Sopharath

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Leng Sopharath, February, 2007. Leng Sopharath is one of 19 college students being sponsored for college through a program of the Sharing Foundation , an ngo that works directly with local officials, orphanages, and NGOs in Cambodia to identify and carry out projects which improve the lives of children.