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Philanthropy and Social Media: New Whitepaper from The Institute for Philanthropy

Amy Sample Ward

A similar example is that of an Atlanta city councilman who chose to post a message to Twitter asking for a medic to respond to an unconscious woman on the street rather than to dial 911 when his mobile phone battery was very low. The real-time web has also revolutionized the way we support local communities in disaster.

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Don’t Be Fooled by Abstract Jargon: Internet Governance and ICT Policy

Tech Soup

For them, it’s about having reliable and fast Internet access; accessing health care services via mobile in rural areas; voicing views online without fear of persecution, not having useful services blocked by Internet service providers (ISPs), not being exposed to cyberbullying, or fearing to become a victim of online fraud.

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Preparing for the Next Disaster: The Future of #crisisdata

NTEN

We discussed the challenges and opportunities around codifying an online request code, what role mobile must play, the needs for increased capacity and public education. Furthermore, 90 percent of respondents also felt that the public expects some action based on social media applications.