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CEO’s Update: Fall 2014

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He reads accessible ebooks from Benetech’s Bookshare library in braille format, and learns as quickly as his peers without disabilities. In fact, his reading skills are above average and he is on track to be an honor roll student. To do so, we definitely need your help. Bookshare has made my homework easier,” Brennan says.

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Recruiting Geeks for Human Rights!

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Scientist / Data Analysis Engineer / General Techie Want to help save the world with your code? Want to help assemble evidence used to convict dictors of war crimes? We help the human rights movement speak truth to power, because we believe each story of human rights abuse is a tool for justice.

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Receiving the 2011 CASE Award for Enterprising Social Innovation

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CASE offers a tremendous program for MBA students and alumni interested in applying their business skills for social purposes. True to this commitment, I draw tremendous satisfaction from mentoring new social entrepreneurs, finding resources for them, and helping them avoid the pitfalls that I had experienced.

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Rockstar Nairobi Social Entrepreneur

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and we needed more help. Daproim worked with TechnoServe and developed soft skills training modules for students who stuck with the work after an initial period. Last week I was able to visit Nairobi, and I sat down with Carol to find out how we could help her. We sent our condolences and best wishes for Carol and her new baby.

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Bookshare in Chennai

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Maria was raised by the sisters of the local Chennai Church, given a basic education and was sent off to Worth Trust to learn life skills. I now feel even I can help people living in America!!” The partner we chose, Worth Trust employs people with disabilities, in addition they conduct life skills classes and provide training.

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Are You Passionate about Technology and Social Good? Benetech Needs You!

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You are someone who dreams about using your management and leadership skills and love of technology for social impact, exceeding the bounds of what a regular for-profit business can do. We must help ensure that every report of abuse is a tool for justice. You’ve come to the right place: Benetech.

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Doing the Right Stuff Right for Human Rights

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The tough question that ran through my mind was: How can we as technologists in Silicon Valley help prevent this kind of atrocity? To help you understand it better, let me pick it up where I left off, back in 1993. I was aghast that it could take a dozen years for the world to believe the massacre had happened.

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