Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

Problems were that many survivors had no internet access, let alone electrical power, let alone computers or even computer literacy. Since then, the platform (which is open source ) has been modified for use in South Africa (mapping xenophobic violence), DR Congo , Vote Report India (to monitor the recent local elections) and more.

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Disaster Social Media Haiti Media 206

EveryAction

MARCH 16, 2017

Organizations like Room to Read , the Poetry Foundation , and Books in Homes USA work to promote literacy and the significance of literary works in our society - support their work today, bookworms! History remembers Queen Anna Nzinga as one of the great female rulers of Africa. Do you like the sound of powerful political women?

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Story Angola Sierra Leone Artist 133

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 26, 2006

Zanelle Mbeki (first lady of South Africa), talked about the opportunities in market failure. Sounded like she needs something I've seen in Brazil, and so I hope to make the connection. She also explained that the illiterate poor women she serves are more committed to literacy for their children than for themselves.

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