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How the NetSquared Challenges Have Accelerated Tech for Good

Tech Soup

" Ushahidi has since supported critical information gathering to provide a picture of human needs for many natural disasters, political violence, and human rights violations. The NetSquared Challenges Foster Tech Innovation. Ushahidi entered our legendary third NetSquared Mashup Challenge in Santa Clara, California in May 2008.

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Lessons From Haiti: Uses of New Media in Disaster Recovery Efforts

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Even if you pay only glancing attention to news about technology and social media, you've probably heard something about their uses during disaster response and relief efforts. magnitude earthquake that devastated Haiti in January 2010. read more.

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Only 3 Days Left: SXSW Interactive Scholarship Program for Nonprofits

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Generate interest in your organization’s social issue agenda in the absence of a “media worthy” disaster. Foster collaboration among your fellow organizations working on the same issue to share data, funding and other resources to meet the finish line faster, more efficiently. NetSquared with Amy Sample Ward.

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Vote and Comment for ALL these Awesome Nonprofit Panels at SXSW!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The SXSW Interactive Festival (scheduled March 12-16, 2010 in Austin, Texas) is a mega huge social media industry event. The panelists include Holly Ross, NTEN ; David Neff , American Cancer Society; Kari Dunn Saratovsky ; Case Foundation; Amy Sample Ward , Netsquared; and Joe Solomon. How does it work? Carie Lewis.

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Last Chance to Vote for Nonprofit SXSW Panels: Closes September 4th

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

scheduled March 12-16, 2010 in Austin, Texas) is a mega huge social media industry event. about or by folks who work with nonprofits and voting. The panelists include Holly Ross, NTEN ; David Neff , American Cancer Society; Kari Dunn Saratovsky ; Case Foundation; Amy Sample Ward , Netsquared; and Joe Solomon. Carie Lewis.

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Guest Post: Beth Kanter's SXSWi Nonprofit Panel Roundup

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note: I was getting around to writing up my own notes about SXSW, when I realized Beth had done all the work for me, as usual! scheduled March 12-16, 2010 in Austin, Texas) is a mega huge social media industry event. about or by folks who work with nonprofits and voting. What are these new competitions about—are they working?