Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 10, 2011

In addition, our work is praised in a report and recommendation for donors entitled “Human Rights and International Justice: Challenges and Opportunities at an Inflection Point,” which was commissioned by The Atlantic Philanthropies. This past year, our HRP team helped the human rights movement achieve great things.

International 150

International Guatemala Colombia Analysis 150

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 9, 2008

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. Or do application developers need to incorporate activism and donor motivations into their design? It is a quick read and very useful.

Activities 65

Activities Active Activism Facebook 65

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 9, 2007

Fellows make use of blogging, social networking, photo and video sharing tools to build communities of support for their host organizations so donors can follow their work and directly share in the accomplishments. Help A Family of Five in Burma Stay Alive. Help Special Needs Children Improve Social Skills. Can I Sit With You?

Gift 50

Gift Costa Rica Charity Africa 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 19, 2008

Disaster Relief: Described their efforts for Tsunami and Katrina and mentioned efforts for Burma and China. Part of donor base is retail donor base - you give with your heart or your head. You can do something to help donor give with their head - for example Donors Choose. News coverage is a major driver of giving.

Australia 56

Australia Conference Guidelines Comment 56

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 25, 2015

Today, as donors, activists, and volunteers worldwide have embraced the Internet for news and entertainment, so have they transitioned their giving and their trust to digital. Donors are 34% more likely to give on responsive websites. Online donors aged 55-64 are the most generous crowdfunders. Source: The Case Foundation.

Social Media 100

Social Media Stats Media Myanmar 100

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

APRIL 7, 2013

I recently had the pleasure of visiting one of our longtime Martus partners in Thailand, The Network for Human Rights Documentation – Burma ( ND-Burma ). We have extended Martus capacity building and technical support to ND-Burma since its inception in 2004. Luckily, the hidden notes escaped detection and she was released.

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Burma Thailand China Bangladesh 176

Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 16, 2008

CA: Without giving names, along the Thai-Burma border there is a project that we're funding with a fantastic former Thai Senator, Mechai Viravaidya, who is also the Chairman and Founder of the Population Community Development Association of Thailand. We keep having more and more people come across the Thai-Burma border.

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Interview Thailand Burma Asia 42