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BlogHers Act and Other Ways to Help Myanmar Cyclone Victims

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Flickr Photo by Jacques de Goldfiem Cyclone Nargis hit Myanmar last weekend devastating five regions. The photos, videos, and blog reports are giving us vivid citizen accounts. Global Voices, South Asia Editor, Mong Palatino, offers this round up of what blogs in the region are reporting, including these eye witness accounts.

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Foko Madagascar: It Takes A Village To Raise An Idea

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Foko Blog Club, Foko Madagascar Flickr Photo Joan Razafmaharo is an amazing blogger, social change activist, and woman working in Madagascar and other parts of the world. They project has several components, including: Foko Blog Club is teaching young people in Madagascar blogging skills (See photo above).

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Liz Strauss and Chris Brogan Share Some Thoughts About Social Media Listening: I'm All Ears

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Flickr Photo by PaulGi. Last year, I was in a room at the BlogHer Conference where there was a discussion about how we might focus BlogHers Act Campaign on maternal health. Who are the influential voices in the social media space covering your issue area or topical domain? There were many different ideas expressed.

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Why You Didn't Hear About Cyclone Ivan's Destruction in Madagascar and How To Help Support Relief Efforts

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Flickr Photo from Avylavitra Several weeks ago I wrote a post on BlogHer about Foko Madagascar and Joan Razafimharo , an amazing blogger, social change activist, and woman working in Madagascar and other parts of the world.

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13 Causes I'd Give to If Friday the 13th Was My Lucky Day

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blog Streetside Stories Mission: "Through the power of storytelling, Streetside values and cultivates young people’s voices, fostering educational equity and building community, literacy and arts skills." Cross-posted from BlogHer. Flickr photo credit: Luck of Summer Rain uploaded by Gordana Adamovic-Mladenovic.

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Tips for Disaster Relief Bloggers

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The last BlogHer Conference session I went to yesterday, before leaving early to go to a wedding, was about using blogging for Community Assistance. People want to hear real people’s stories and see photos of the town they are giving to, so she posted stories and had a Flickr photo stream. Sara also had a Flickr account.

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The value of attending Gnomedex: Priceless

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Thousands of photos in flickr (and really good ones). Later that summer, I had the honor of being interviewed by Ponzi at BlogHer. A couple of personal highlights of the sessions: Photography Tips Kris Krug who is an awesome photographer who gave us great tips on improving our photos. Two awesome parties.

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