Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

The first example is Ushahidi – originally designed as a tool for mapping reports of violence in Kenya after the post-election unrest in 2008. This proved to the Ushahidi team that their tool would be valuable to communities around the world. I will explain the use of mapping, fundraising, and crowdsourcing.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

We believe that NGOs learn best from each other, so NetSquared provides a platform where we can come together face to face to share technology tips and create a community of practice around tech for good. That’s why we invited NetSquared organizers and ambassadors to participate in the TechSoup Africa and TechSoup Europe Summits.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 18, 2007

Addressing Africa???s An Anti-Genocide Community: Building the Political Will to End Genocide [link]. Aspiration Social Source Commons [link]. Strengthening the Social Web in Africa [link]. Maps 2.0 ??? Open Source, Open Standards Video [link]. A Global Neighbour Network: NABUUR.com [link].

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

Whether we look at mapping tools, fundraising, or missing person systems, the social media response to the January earthquakes in Haiti all leverage the powerful technology we can hold in our hands: our mobile phones. Ushahidi was originally designed as a tool for mapping reports of violence in Kenya after the post-election unrest in 2008.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

It also lists and maps hackathons worldwide. The project was originally funded by Microsoft for the Transforming Communities of Practice grant. • Mapping • Cloud computing. Speaking of maps, the Oxford Internet Institute has used Internet traffic data from Alexa to figure each country’s most popular websites.

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Forum One

MARCH 8, 2009

We think civic infrastructure for this online age needs to include open-source standards and software which provide a platform or framework for many to use, and which are licensed to allow others to extend and enhance the services. education in Africa? , refugee resettlement in sub Saharan Africa?, In our view these ?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 20, 2009

One of the benefits of taking this approach is that it shifts the instructional design from sage on the stage to learning in the community. It also helped me discover an authentic example of social media for social good - WildlifeDirect. Kristen Taylor is the Digital Content/Community Manager and writes the blog.

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NTEN

JULY 23, 2009

Mobile Voices offers an open-source multi-media platform optimized for low-cost mobile phones that lets users create, share, and reflect on stories about their lives and communities. and the top 15 Featured Projects were selected through a Community Vote. At clinics that serve about 1.2

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

For example, the GCAR platform powers the publicly-available map and database of grants which is a great way to quickly see where initiatives are being supported across the globe. Improving public health in the United States needs to include actions at the local community level and across many sectors. A starting point for change.”.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 28, 2006

Our essential intention is to cultivate partnerships of grassroots women who are working at the community level on issues of environmental sustainability and social justice, so that they can really find opportunities to collaborate and to exchange best practices, exchange resources, and really build a collective agenda.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Photos of people are particularly compelling, so gather pictures of volunteers, beneficiaries, and community members. This could include: Games Quizzes Polls Maps Petitions Ensure your interactive content is directly related to your nonprofit’s mission. Anne is an advocate for open source and co-organizes the Bay Area Drupal Camp.

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