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Citizen Tech: Social Media in Disaster Response

Amy Sample Ward

Problems were that many survivors had no internet access, let alone electrical power, let alone computers or even computer literacy. There were also many sites so a searcher would have to go through several and sort through the many different search protocols and syntax. Another example of indirect content is that of social networks.

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Empowering Women Citizen Journalists: An Interview with Cristi Hegranes

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Britt Bravo: Why is it important to have women citizen journalists in developing countries at this time? They come from all different casts, all different religions, and from indigenous backgrounds in Mexico. Hopefully, the situation in the Congo resolves itself and doesn't cross the border into Rwanda, as it did in the '90s.

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Benetech: President's Update

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Benetech President's Update Winter 2011 I’m pleased to provide you you a detailed update on Benetech for the first time in two years. It’s worth celebrating but even more important, worth recognizing the incredible opportunities that we now have to make a difference on an even broader scale.

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The Global Fund for Women: An Interview with Kavita Ramdas

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"I think there are many different ways in which you define leadership. It's long, but I hope you'll take time during your coffee or lunch break to read, or listen to her inspiring words. How do you know that you are making a difference or an impact; how do you measure that? BB: How do you know that you are successful?

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