Tech Soup

AUGUST 9, 2011

and Sahana Foundation (which hosts a free open source disaster management system), have changed the way disaster relief is being done all over the world. This information was then picked up by first responders who were able to get help and to where it was needed. A great example of crowdsourcing is Voluntweeters.

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

Geographic information systems (GIS) and online mapping applications continue to become more powerful and easier to use every year. Collecting and Disseminating Information - Ushahidi. In 2008, post-election violence erupted in Kenya. Kibera is a slum located within the city of Nairobi, Kenya. Jim Craner , MapTogether.

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

Geographic information systems (GIS) and online mapping applications continue to become more powerful and easier to use every year. Collecting and Disseminating Information - Ushahidi. In 2008, post-election violence erupted in Kenya. Kibera is a slum located within the city of Nairobi, Kenya. Jim Craner, MapTogether.

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Tech Soup

MAY 26, 2011

Get general information. For those nonprofits working on economic issues - In Kenya, the M-Pesa. because of an improved flow of information which improved the. Print pictures. Get directions. Have your text messages read back to you. Scan in a business card. Text message a landline phone. Alarm clock. Purchase goods.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

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. Wikipedia was a popular resource and established as a citizen-driven information source. Indirect Content.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 20, 2009

Peter Durand did the graphic recording (read his blog for more information about the process - AlphaChimp Studio). Paula Kahumbu – WildlifeDirect Nairobi, Kenya. Having graphic notes during the workshop was an asset. The Audience As Part of the Presentation.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

When disaster strikes, we want information as soon as possible and we want to help just as quickly. Ushahidi was originally designed as a tool for mapping reports of violence in Kenya after the post-election unrest in 2008. So, why shouldn't our information, data, actions, and search happen in real time as well?

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Have Fun - Do Good

APRIL 2, 2007

The Guide is built with free, open-source technology so that it is easy for artisans to use with their own systems. For more information about the Fair Trade Wage Guide, contact Holly Harbour, World of Good Development Organization's Co-Founder and Executive Director at holly AT worldofgood DOT org." fair+trade artisan craft

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Tech Soup

JUNE 20, 2014

Find eligibility information here. The big news is that the new draft taxonomy is now live and online and open to public comment. The Mifos X Platform is free open source cloud software for running a microfinance organization that provides small loans, savings accounts, and micro insurance to very poor people.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 24, 2014

Department of Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA) to connect a small number of mainframe computers so they could share research information in different states. Charity Digital News in the UK just announced that the Digital Leaders 100 competition in the UK is now open to nominations. NPTech Contests and Awards.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 28, 2006

It could be training in information and communication technology, or it could be a training on a local water filter that would be helpful for people to bring to their communities. We also take part in trainings that are relevant to most of their work. It's called the Biosand Water Filter.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 20, 2013

This week check out the launch of the new Global Open Data Initiative, the pursuit for the release and use of open data in Latin America and thoughts on open data and democracy in Africa. Open Data Applied. Announcing the Global Open Data Initiative (GODI). It originally appeared on NetSquared.

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