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Citizen Tech: Social Media in Disaster Response

Amy Sample Ward

I’m joining a panel to talk about the response for support after the Haiti earthquakes last year. On the morning of July 7th, a page was created for the events taking place in central London and as both television news and personal witnesses revealed more information the page content grew – by the minute. Examples from Haiti.

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How Digital Democracy Empowers Marginalized Communities

Tech Soup

Dd co-founder and executive director Emily Jacobi recently showcased some of Dd's projects at an event hosted by the Center of Information Technology Research in the Interest of Society (CITRIS) in Berkeley, California. " Dd has enlisted and trained local leaders program from the beginning.

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Preparing for the Next Disaster: The Future of #crisisdata

NTEN

On January 12, 2010, I didn't personally experience the major earthquake that hit Haiti, but I was forever changed by it. We set up the home bases, provide mission-related information, and enjoy all the people who come in to play. But I wasn't prepared for the type of incoming information I saw in the weeks after January 12, 2010. .

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How Faith-based Nonprofits Can Use Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

Qgiv

Conduct a peer-to-peer campaign with food trucks and other local vendors within your community. Since many donors will learn about your organization through your peer-to-peer recruits, having an informative website is critical. Plan follow up presentations during meetings or other outreach events. Use Impact Statements.

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Nonprofits Who are Making A Difference Through Play

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

This software includes assessment tools for evaluating students’ ability to problem solve, explain the relationships in complex systems, and comprehend informational texts and diagrams. chapter of the International Game Developers Association (IGDA) and urban games group DCGames, organizing events and connecting local developers.

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How the NetSquared Challenges Have Accelerated Tech for Good

Tech Soup

The rise of mobile, social media, crowdsourcing, blogging, and citizen journalism in the mid-2000s created extraordinary new communication and information-sharing opportunities. Finalists were invited to present in person to the NetSquared community at a one-day conference. Ushahidi Harnesses Data for Social Good.

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Millennial Innovators: Meet Ecoviate, GiveMob, and Scholarships Expanding Education (SEE)

NTEN

Emily Yu of the Case Foundation served as the emcee and interviewer as three social entrepreneurs presented quick pitches about their work and tech products. They''ve also launched the Ecoviate Mentorship Program - so far it''s very informal, they''re mentoring other youth around the world.