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Racing Through the Sahara for South African NGOs

Tech Soup

In addition to helping provide very deserving NGOs with technological resources the run also seeks to encourage awareness and connections among and between NGOs and the very people these organizations serve. SANGONeT's mission is to help the approximately 100,000 NGOs operating in South Africa with technological and computing support.

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Science and Technology Partnerships with Africa: Opportunities for European Foundations

Tech Soup

This well-attended session featured eleven scientists who are dedicated to embedding scientific and technological awareness, capacity, innovation and application in the culture, commerce and aspirations of every African society.

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Conquering a Cruel Continent for a Cause

Tech Soup

The Sahara Desert in Egypt (the hottest desert on earth). He runs these ultramarathons to raise money and generate awareness for charitable causes. " He also uses these ultramarathons as an opportunity to raise awareness. The Namib Desert in Namibia (has the highest sand dunes on earth). You might call it ultra-charity.

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A Guide To Facebook Activism

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The 15-page PDF includes the pros and cons of using Facebook for activism, a step-by-step guide to organizing an activism campaign on Facebook, and examples of campaigns from Burma, Morocco, and Egypt. It is a quick read and very useful. With a few exceptions, these applications have yet to raise significant dollar amounts.

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The Steep Challenges of Philanthropy to the Muslim World

Tech Soup

The most populous Muslim country is Indonesia , followed by India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nigeria, and Egypt. Another interesting fact is that most Muslims don’t live in the Middle East. In its nearly 1,400 year history the civilization of Islam has developed immense diversity. The Challenge of Philanthropy to the Muslim World.

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TechSoup Global NGO Cloud Survey: What We Found Out and What to Do About It Part Two

Tech Soup

In addition, one of the most surprising findings from our survey is that NGOs in the lower-per-capita-GDP countries (around $10,000 per year or below), like India, Egypt, South Africa, Bulgaria, and Mexico are planning to move a significant portion of their IT to the cloud faster than higher GDP counties.

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Influence | Forum One: Internet Strategy, Social Media, User Experience and Web Site Development

Forum One

Read More » Entrepreneurship and Internet Diplomacy in the Muslim and Arab World Sarah Hassaine in Influence 17 May 2010 When President Obama took the stage in Cairo, Egypt last year, millions tuned in to hear his approach for improved U.S.-Muslim In this case. Muslim relations.