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Forum One Wins 11 Communicator Awards

Forum One

We are excited to announce that Forum One has been recognized as a 2022 Communicator Awards winner of 11 awards in seven different categories! The Communicator Awards honor excellence in innovation and creative work in marketing and communications. The post Forum One Wins 11 Communicator Awards appeared first on Forum One.

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Mobilizing Impact at the 2013 Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

I had the honor of attending CGI 2013 where I announced Benetech’s latest Commitment to Action. I’ve just had the chance to reflect on how cool CGI 2013 and some of the ideas I’m still processing! We expect to significantly improve access to books that blind people in India need for their education, employment and inclusion in society.

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President’s Update: Fall 2013

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

In all seriousness, 2013 has been an incredibly busy and productive year for us. Highlights of this Update: Global Literacy Human Rights Benetech Labs Communications Global Literacy Bookshare celebrated a double milestone this summer, reaching over 200,000 available titles in our collection and serving over 250,000 members with disabilities!

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Nonprofit Advocacy Can Be a Force Multiplier for Social Change

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

For many years, people frequently suggested that Benetech , the nonprofit tech company I founded and lead, get more involved in Washington, DC policy and legislative action. We were up against immense political pressure to rescind the award. Isn’t that where good ideas go to die?” I’d say, dodging the recommendations.

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Award Winning Combinations for Social Change

Care2

The recent award winners of the 2012 Grinnell Prize are a great example. Many amazing people do this kind of work in our communities, and you probably know a few. Nominations for the 2013 Grinnell Prize are open through November 5 th. Leave a comment telling us about a multi-disciplinary leader who inspires you.

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Working Toward Internet Access for Everyone

Tech Soup

The big recent digital inclusion news is the Federal Communication Commission's ( FCC ) proposal to extend the Lifeline Program , which has supplied discounted phone service to low-income people since 1985. They will create and promote digital literacy programs. According to the 2013–2014 Digital Inclusion Survey : 98.9

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Forum One Wins 10 Vega Awards

Forum One

We are excited to announce that Forum One has been recognized as a 2022 Vega Awards winner of 10 awards in seven different categories! The Vega Awards acknowledge those who create and continually expand the digital universe. Without further ado – here are this year’s 2022 Vega Award Winners! Farm to School Census.

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