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Citizen Tech: Social Media in Disaster Response

Amy Sample Ward

Since then, the platform (which is open source ) has been modified for use in South Africa (mapping xenophobic violence), DR Congo , Vote Report India (to monitor the recent local elections) and more. Knowledge will continue to be an issue as well, whether it is knowledge of the issue or location or knowledge of what is really needed.

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Empowering Women Citizen Journalists: An Interview with Cristi Hegranes

Have Fun - Do Good

We really try and get women from all walks of life to be able to participate in our program, the goal being to provide as many unique voices and opportunities as possible. I had the feeling that there was something else that I could be doing with my passion for journalism and my knowledge of international reporting. CH: Yes, we do.

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How Nelson Mandela’s Legacy to Advance Access to Education Lives On

Saleforce Nonprofit

In 1990, four months after being released from prison, Mandela visited Madison Park High School in Boston to address the community , and he expressed his deep concern about school dropouts both in South Africa and the U.S. The organisation personifies Mandela’s words, but also acts as inspiration for his legacy to live on in Africa.

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Announcing… 31 New Favorite Nonprofits for 2013!

Nonprofit Tech for Good

That said, in 2012 I had the opportunity to travel to Africa and Asia and from those travel experiences three themes emerged that inspired the selection of this year’s nonprofits: 1) Women’s and girls empowerment; 2) Conservation of wildlife and wild lands; and 3) Access to medical care. Vital Voices :: @ VitalVoices.