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Ushahidi Develops Innovative Tools for Nonprofits and Others Working to Benefit the Public

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We got to know Ushahidi's work when it entered our legendary third NetSquared Mashup Challenge in Santa Clara, California in May of 2008. Since then, the nonprofit has won other awards, such as the MacArthur Award for Creative & Effective Institutions. I was there that year and the competition was intense.

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News from NetSquared: Case Studies, Microsoft Development Challenge, and N2Y4 Registration Open!

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They cover all 21 Featured Projects from last year's N2Y3 Mashup Challenge. Last year's Mashup winner — Ushahidi — is the topic of the first case study. Winners will receive cash awards of $15,000 (first place), $10,000 (second place), and $5,000 (third place). It will be held in San Jose, California from May 26-27.

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How the NetSquared Challenges Have Accelerated Tech for Good

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Ushahidi entered our legendary third NetSquared Mashup Challenge in Santa Clara, California in May 2008. Since then Ushahidi has won other awards, including the MacArthur Award for Creative & Effective Institutions. The NetSquared Challenges Foster Tech Innovation.