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Mobilizing Impact at the 2013 Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting

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That was the theme of the ninth Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Annual Meeting that President Bill Clinton, Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton and Chelsea Clinton recently convened in New York City last month. Our commitment was selected as an exemplary approach to addressing a global challenge. “Mobilizing for Impact.”

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On the Future of Braille: Thoughts by Radical Braille Advocates

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Guest Beneblog by Betsy Beaumon, VP and General Manager, Benetech’s Global Literacy Program. With the goal of promoting braille literacy, this landmark meeting brought together braille experts from around the world to Perkins’ campus in Watertown, Massachusetts.

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President’s Update: Fall 2013

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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! especially veterans with disabilities.

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America's Giving Challenge: Bloggers Campaign Roundup

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Sharing Foundation Khmer Literacy Program. I launched a bloggers campaign as part of the Sharing Foundation's America Giving Challenge. Everyday Giving Blog. Roger Carr has written a wonderful post about the Sharing Foundation's Khmer Literacy School. Is that cool - the literacy school is green! Bernie's Blog.

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America's Giving Challenge Days: Bloggers Campaign!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The America's Giving Challenge will award $50,000 to the project that gets the most unique donors. Michele Martin has graciously agreed to lead the charge and created this widget (Thanks Michele) Not only that she invited her blog community to participate. It's a route out of poverty. s poorest families. Take Action Now!

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The Case for Copyright Exceptions and Fair Use

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of America v. The tools we develop for that purpose span a range of fields—from human rights , to global literacy , to the environment —but no matter what area we work in, we depend on an IP system that’s friendly to technological advances and to positive social impact. This post originally appeared on Benetech''s Blog.

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How Malala Fund’s Innovative Grantmaking is Revolutionizing Education for Girls

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This blog post was originally published on 12/11/2021. The broadcasts air weekly and deliver multilingual lessons on literacy, numeracy, and STEM. With the support of Salesforce’s tools, Malala Fund has invested $22 million in global education programs that have ensured countless girls get the equal access to education they deserve.