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Hackathons for Good: Techies, Thinkers, and Activists Unite

Tech Soup

In actuality, hackathons are events where ideas are hatched and technology needs are met — making them excellent opportunities for nonprofits, charities, and libraries! The hackathon model is ideal for nonprofits and libraries because it brings together motivated volunteers to expedite a project on a limited budget.

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Nonprofit Technology News for November 2013

Tech Soup

We are testing it out at hackathons this month in San Francisco and also in Sarajevo in Bosnia. also reports some news that effect libraries. It’s still not as good a deal as your trusty local library. Hacker Helper is currently in beta. After that we hope lots of people will contribute content to it. See the map here.

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"Books of Conscience" to Read During Genocide Prevention Month

Have Fun - Do Good

According to the Genocide Prevention Month's site , the genocide in Bosnia began April 6, in Rwanda April 7, in Cambodia April 17, in Darfur April 19, in Armenia April 24, and the Holocast began April 21st. Did you know that six genocides began in the month of April?

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