Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

My contribution to the panel is to provide context about the use of social media in emergency and disaster response as well as an overview of some of the tools we saw deployed last year and we may see in the future. Whether it’s direct or indirect content, why do citizens turn to social media in moments of need or disaster?

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

When disaster strikes, we want information as soon as possible and we want to help just as quickly. But the way we think about and turn to social media in a time of disaster is changing. The disaster in Haiti is a perfect example of these changes: the impact of the Real-Time Web and the power of our phones. How can we do that?

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

In 2008, post-election violence erupted in Kenya. monitor supply levels at pharmacies throughout Africa. Often called Africa's largest slum, it is home to nearly a million people. Disasters like this, or the events of the Southeast Asian tsunamis, can literally change the shape of cities, countrysides, and coastlines.

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

In 2008, post-election violence erupted in Kenya. monitor supply levels at pharmacies throughout Africa. Often called Africa's largest slum, it is home to nearly a million people. Disasters like this, or the events of the Southeast Asian tsunamis, can literally change the shape of cities, countrysides, and coastlines.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2008

Applications will be available form Feb 1 to March 14, 2008. Philanthropy, Fundraising, Disasters, and Video Good corporate citizenship was highlighted at Davis this past week. " Gates Foundation also announced grants to programs aimed at helping small-scale farmers in Africa and Asia. Wonder if smashups are eligible?)

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 25, 2012

Sure, there are the outliers: people living “off the grid”, whole villages in Africa using solar cookers, but largely, we all sigh and agree that while progress is made toward other forms of energy, coal and oil are in our lives. Starting to sound pretty familiar?

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See3

MARCH 12, 2008

Home • About Us Mission Team News Partners Careers • Services Overview Interactive Marketing Video Web Design and Development • Clients Clients List Client Login • Resources Overview Events YouTube for Nonprofits Guide to Online Video Video FAQs Our Blog • Contact POSTED BY Michael Hoffman MAR 12, 2008 Why do people give charity?

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