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Win a Trip to Report for the NYT with Nicholas Kristof

Have Fun - Do Good

The winner will go on an international reporting trip with him to focus attention on the problems of global poverty, and its solutions. Past winners traveled to Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Rwanda, and Congo. For more information, and to watch Kristof's video invitation to apply, go to his post, Win a Trip!

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Webinar: Winning the Story Wars

Care2

His work on legendary viral videos like The Meatrix and The Story of Stuff series has brought key social issues to the attention of more than 60 million viewers and his interactive work has been honored with 'Best Of' awards three times at the standard-setting South By Southwest interactive festival.

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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. You always get a bit of bad with the good, however, especially with the news and public attention of a disaster relief effort.

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The Social Media Response to Disaster in Haiti

NTEN

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. You always get a bit of bad with the good, however, especially with the news and public attention of a disaster relief effort.

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Mobilizing Donors and Activists in an Overwhelmed World

Have Fun - Do Good

Anyone could call in and hear an update about developments on the ground in Darfur and Congo, and upcoming legislation, events and campaigns. On Friday, I was on a "Darfur Activist" conference call produced by ENOUGH , the Genocide Intervention Network , STAND and the Save Darfur Coalition. But why aren't more people doing these things?

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Online Fundraising Site: How To Create A High-Performing Fundraising Website

CauseVox

Also, our collective attention span is evolving. In order to maximize a short attention span, it makes sense to marry visual and written content. Source: Casa Congo, School for Conservation). For a deeper dive into visual storytelling, be sure to download this free comprehensive guide on how to develop high-impact videos.

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An Amazing NpTech Social Media Link Buffet: Take Your Pick!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The NY Chapter of the Red Cross offers Ten Tips in this YouTube Video. Brian talks about how those of us active in the real-time Web experience an evaporation of attention span and our ability to digest and respond to everything that moves us. To celebrate, you can create a video about a special teacher who inspired you.

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