Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 20, 2015

She’s an incredible social entrepreneur I just visited with in Nairobi, Kenya. and we needed more help. They made a great team: Steve was an enthusiastic salesman/CEO, passionate about building up Kenya through good IT jobs, and Carol ran the team. The doctors in Kenya struggled with a diagnosis.

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Candid

MARCH 6, 2023

That said, we can capitalize on the moments that can help movements grow. To become one of the success stories, it helps to work from the bottom up, top-down, and inside out. Our “boots on the ground” colleagues are often working alongside community leaders to help residents advocate for change. And, their impacts last.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 3, 2017

Every month I bring you a roundup of free technology training events that will help nonprofit staffers like you build their skills. The link need to be like so: Africa. Africa + Middle East. TARGET END LINKS. ## Central and South America. ## North America. ## Africa. ## Europe. ## Asia and Pacific Rim. --> North America.

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Tech Soup

MAY 23, 2013

The rational for "seeing data as a state" rather than a donor in Africa to help answer policymakers questions is also explained. Seeing Like a State in Africa: Data Needed. Data philanthropy efforts are reviewed and advice for writing about data is offered. Data and Philanthropy. The New Science of Giving.

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AFP Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

Breaking News, Kenya, Africa, Politics, Business, Sports, Blogs, Photos, Videos - Kenyan mapping tool helps Haiti quake victims: "n online crisis mapping tool initiated and operated by Kenyans has been assisting families and friends locate missing persons, following the horrendous earthquake that hit the Haitian capital three weeks ago.The online mapping (..)

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Each of these groups provided insights into the challenge, determined a focus area where technology can help, and developed a solution. In recent years, we have seen the growth of technology interventions that help small-scale farmers access life-saving information to protect their livelihoods and their families. Dun-Ying Vicki Yu.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2008

According to a recent AP report , 300,000 people in Kenya were forced to leave their homes, and over 800 people were killed during this past month's post-election violence. Feministing suggests making donations to the Kenya Red Cross Society. What are some other ideas for how people can help? Kenya donation

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 3, 2008

Mothers for Africa is running an underwear donation drive. According to a post on Mothers Fighting for Others blog, undignified underwear the only choice for Kenya???s The sale of used underwear is banned in Kenya, because, the government says, the garments are unhygienic and harmful to its wearers. s underwear (ages 3-15).

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 7, 2013

Bookshare International Library We’re always thinking about new ways in which Benetech could go deeper and help many more people. The first is developing strong local partners , such as disability NGOs, libraries or educational institutions that help us customize our services to the specific needs of their communities.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Sport, play, and physical exercise help these children overcome some of the stresses they carry with them. In the UK and South Africa, we support innovative programs using surfing to increase confidence and reduce anxiety among youth. Seeing that impact over the past two decades has been as satisfying as sport itself. .

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 6, 2014

Your local NetSquared group is here to help with free, in-person events being held across the U.S. We're offering one-on-one social media help at our "surgery" in Naples, Florida. We'll help you #Do1Thing to manage your online reputation and keep your organization secure. The link need to be like so: Africa.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

My journey began with a nonprofit called TechnoServe where I began utilizing my consulting skills as a volunteer consultant in East Africa. Uganda is an interesting country and has been referred to as the “bread basket” of East Africa, with extremely fertile soils and two harvests per season in most regions.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

That’s why we invited NetSquared organizers and ambassadors to participate in the TechSoup Africa and TechSoup Europe Summits. TechSoup will only be able to achieve our mission (which is to help you achieve your mission) when we're able to give you the tools, skills, and community to leverage technology effectively.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Your local NetSquared group is here to help with free, in-person events being held across the U.S. The link need to be like so: Africa. Africa and Middle East. TARGET END LINKS. ## Central and South America. ## North America. ## Africa. ## Europe. ## Asia and Pacific Rim. --> North America. Feeling overwhelmed?

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

We have webinar recordings , tools, and resources to help you make stories that stand out. Kisumu, Kenya: Social Media Week. The link need to be like so: Africa. The targets need to be linked like so: --> Jump to events in North America or go international with events in: Africa. Busia, Kenya: Social Media Week Event.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

As I reflect on what Literacy Day means, I can’t help thinking about the origins of my interest in Room to Read as an organization, and one particularly sticky literacy-for-development related issue that came up during that season of my life. in Kenya with Mary, 10, circa 2006]. But this is not what this guest post is about.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

The link need to be like so: Africa. TARGET END LINKS. ## Central and South America. ## North America. ## Africa. ## Europe. ## Asia and Pacific Rim. --> North America. Busia, Kenya. NetSquared Kenya and Mozilla Caravan (Kisumu City, Kenya). Asia and Pacific Rim. Central and South America. Net2 KenyaWise Program.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

The link need to be like so: Africa. TARGET END LINKS. ## Central and South America. ## North America. ## Africa. ## Europe. ## Asia and Pacific Rim. --> North America. Busia, Kenya. NetSquared Kenya and Mozilla Caravan (Kisumu City, Kenya). Asia and Pacific Rim. Central and South America. Net2 KenyaWise Program.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

Kisumu, Kenya: Social Media Week. Busia, Kenya: Building for the Future with Appmaker-Mozilla Western Kenya Network. Busia, Kenya: Social Media Week Event. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Social Media Surgery: Hands-On Help with Social Media. Toronto, Canada: Digital Storytelling. September 10. September 17.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 2, 2014

15 groups held live events which helped drive video submissions to the contest and allowed TechSoup to reach more NGOs with educational opportunities. October’s Safer Internet theme month inspired 22 events, helping nonprofits work more safely and securely online! The link need to be like so: Africa. Upcoming Events.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 25, 2013

A couple weeks ago, I posted about an upcoming e-waste and refurbishment standards conference in South Africa that I was co-organizing. The event's purpose was to join industry and government in putting into action some of the precepts developed at the 2012 United Nation’s Pan-African Forum on E-Waste in Nairobi, Kenya.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 2, 2011

TechSoup's partner in South Africa SANGONeT , that like TechSoup was founded in 1987, organized the No Pain No Gain fundraiser. SANGONeT's mission is to help the approximately 100,000 NGOs operating in South Africa with technological and computing support.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

TechSoup is here to help you no matter how you prefer to learn. If there isn't a group nearby, we'll help you start your own NetSquared group. The link need to be like so: Africa. Africa and the Middle East. Africa and the Middle East. Prefer to go at your own pace? In-person workshops are your preference?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2010

Rebecca was looking for help with a familiar problem. But, what happens after doctors in Africa rave about how successful this or that invention are in their hospital? There is a great deal of opportunity to help get more of these started. Many universities do similar things, but Rice goes a key step further. So far, so good.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 8, 2015

Your local NetSquared group is here to help with free, in-person events being held across the U.S. NetSquared organizers are also offering hands-on Office 365 workshops this fall to help small nonprofits set up email with their own domain name. The link need to be like so: Africa. Feeling overwhelmed? and the globe.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 13, 2014

TechSoup’s NetSquared groups are helping to keep the scary away with a series of online privacy and security events this October. We’ll help you #Do1Thing to manage your online reputation and keep your organization secure. The link need to be like so: Africa. Busia, Kenya. Maker Party Western Kenya.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 1, 2016

The link need to be like so: Africa. Africa and Middle East. TARGET END LINKS. ## Central and South America. ## North America. ## Africa. ## Europe. ## Asia and Pacific Rim. --> North America. Victoria, British Columbia: Social Media Surgery: Hands-on Advice and Help. Africa and Middle East. Asia and Pacific Rim.

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Tech Soup

JULY 6, 2015

NetSquared is here to help you along the way with everything from slide templates to planning checklists. There's probably a NetSquared group near you , but if there isn't, we'll help you start your own. The link need to be like so: Africa. Busia, Kenya: Net2Kenya Small Charity Week 2015. Upcoming Events.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 29, 2016

Looking for inspiration or hands-on help with your digital storytelling? Kisumu, Kenya: Storymakers 2016 — Kisumu. Kakamega, Kenya: Storymakers 2016 — Kakamega. Kenya: NetSquared Camp — Storytelling 2016. Africa + Middle East. Busia, Kenya: NetSquared Camp — Storytelling 2016.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

With 50 groups in 20 countries, there's probably a NetSquared group near you (but if there isn't, we'd love to help you start a new meetup ). :-). Need help finding the right WordPress plugin for your website? The link need to be like so: Africa. Busia, Kenya: Safer Internet Campaign — February 10 to March 25.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

The link need to be like so: Africa. TARGET END LINKS. ## Central and South America. ## North America. ## Africa. ## Europe. ## Asia and Pacific Rim. --> North America. San Francisco, California: Let's Help 826 Valencia Launch Their Tenderloin Location! Busia, Kenya: Open Data Day. Busia, Kenya: Open Data Day.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

The link need to be like so: Africa. TARGET END LINKS ## Central and South America. ## North America. ## Africa. ## Europe. ## Asia and Pacific Rim. --> North America. Nakuru, Kenya: Net2Nakuru: Office 365 workshop. Malaba, Kenya: Net2Malaba: Office 365 Workshop. Nairobi, Kenya: Net2Nairobi: Office 365 workshop.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

The link need to be like so: Africa. Africa + Middle East. TARGET END LINKS ## Central and South America. ## North America. ## Africa. ## Europe. ## Asia and Pacific Rim. --> North America. Africa + Middle East. Busia, Kenya: Safer Internet 2016 — 9th February 2016. Central and South America.

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Tech Soup

MAY 9, 2016

And if you need some help with your video, you can take our short, free online course or sign up for help from one of our experts. The link need to be like so: Africa. TARGET END LINKS. ## Central and South America. ## North America. ## Africa. ## Europe. ## Asia and Pacific Rim. --> North America. Africa + Middle East.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 19, 2014

Kisumu, Kenya: Social Media Week. Africa Asia Central and South America Europe. Brooklyn, NY: Get Skilled Pro-Bono Help This August. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Social Media Surgery - hands on help with social media. September 10. Portland, OR: Digital storytelling for fun and nonprofits. September 17. September 23.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 8, 2015

We'd love to help you start a new meetup. The link need to be like so: Africa. TARGET END LINKS ## Central and South America. ## North America. ## Africa. ## Europe. ## Asia and Pacific Rim. --> North America. Busia, Kenya: Net2Kenya Joins Hour of Code 2015. NetSquared Daytona Beach in Daytona Beach, Florida.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Mary Mwende told us about her journey from Mombasa, Kenya, to being one of ten girls chosen for the Global Give Back Circle , a mentoring and empowerment program. Peter has extensive international experience in Latin America and Africa and discussed the problems and solutions he sees from the ground.

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