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Featured Photo: Empower Youth through Technology in Costa Rica by Asociacion ideas en Accion. Einstein allegedly said , “If I had an hour to solve the problem, I’d spend 55 minutes thinking about the problem and 5 minutes thinking about solutions.” MORE
If you liked the Rainforest iMax, you might also like our permanent exhibit on Costa Rica”. Guest post by Laura Beussman , Blackbaud’s Sr. Product Marketing Manager for Arts and Cultural Solutions. Laura’s experience working at and serving on the board of multiple arts organizations around the country shape her insights into the nonprofit community. For more insights, follow her on Twitter @laurabeussman. — —. MORE
Costa Rica 4. According to Ode Magazine , The Happy Planet Index , a project of the New Economics Foundation , ranks Colombia as the 2nd happiest place for the planet. The HPI is calculated by adding the country's life expectancy with its life satisfaction divided by its ecological footprint. The top ranked countries were: 1. Vanuatu 2. Colombia 3. Dominica 5. Panama 6. Cuba 7. Honduras 8. Guatemala 9. El Salvador 10. MORE
Four countries in Latin America now have e-waste laws or rules: Costa Rica, Colombia, Peru, and Brazil. Just thought I'd take a look at the state of electronics recycling around the world to see how we're doing. World Snapshot. According to the International Environmental Technology Center of the United Nations Environment Program. UNEP) the volume of e-waste is increasing by 40 percent per year worldwide. MORE
Then, while I was in Costa Rica in May leading a retreat, I had been contemplating getting a Masters in Social Work for a while, I decided to sign up, and apply, and so I'm in graduate school right now. MORE
Her passion stems from her field work in Costa Rica, where she researched the social impact of banana workers while running a small cafe with her husband. I''m excited to announce that the newest member of the NTEN team! Joleen Ong joins us as the Marketing and Publications Director (or, rather, "joined" two weeks ago already!). MORE
He subsequently worked as an ecotourism developer in Costa Rica. Each year, the electronics reuse community awards an annual lifetime achievement award at its Electronics Reuse Conference. The winner of this year's award is Charles Brennick, the founder and executive director of the nonprofit refurbisher InterConnection. MORE
Check out our newest groups: NetSquared Chepe in San Jose, Costa Rica. NetSquared holds free or low cost educational events for people and organizations who want to learn more about using technology for social good. Our events are powered by a global network of volunteers dedicated to building strong, self sufficient local communities of nonprofit technology practitioners. MORE
Her passion stems from her field work in Costa Rica, where she researched the social impact of banana workers while running a small cafe with her husband. I''m excited to announce the newest member of the NTEN team! Joleen Ong joins us as the Marketing and Publications Director (or, rather, "joined" two weeks ago already!). MORE
Look inside to learn the story behind the cover portrait, a tribute to Juanita Baltodano, President of the APPTA Fair Trade cacao and banana cooperative in Costa Rica. When the words of our quarterly theme, “innovative and competitive” come to mind, I think about what we can learn from farmers. To enjoy the fruits of our labor, we need to be flexible and responsive to external conditions, and have the patience to see it through to harvest. MORE
Or check out the photos from Kathy Adams who runs Empowerment International and has been sharing photos from Nicaragua and Costa Rica that show the impact of her organization's work Photo by Santino Livoti One face to a problem moves us, millions overwhelm us. Successful fund raisers for social causes have known that for a long time. MORE
When you give someone the gift of an acre of rainforest in Costa Rica, you're helping to protect and restore one of the world's most extraordinary yet highly threatened regions now and for future generations. Photo by Life in Africa For this week's BlogHer Holiday Guide post, I needed to come up with a list of nonprofit organizations or causes that BlogHer readers may consider making a donation to as part of their year-end giving. MORE
I've written about Dan Janzen's idea for a DNA barcoding device , which you could use to identify the different kinds of life you encounter. I recently was forwarded a post from David Duthie (of the UN Environment Program) that spotted a new application: truth in sushi labeling. MORE
Several years ago, I had an opportunity to travel to Costa Rica with a group of artists. I also gave them some Traveling Postcards as gifts and I know that in that moment the girls, who lived high in the jungle in a remote part of Costa Rica, understood that they were a part of a larger community who cares about the health and well being of all women. MORE
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OCTOBER 10, 2013
Her passion stems from her field work in Costa Rica, where she researched the social impact of banana workers while running a small cafe with her husband. I''m excited to announce that the newest member of the NTEN team! Joleen Ong joins us as the Marketing and Publications Director (or, rather, "joined" two weeks ago already!).
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
SEPTEMBER 21, 2008
I've written about Dan Janzen's idea for a DNA barcoding device , which you could use to identify the different kinds of life you encounter. I recently was forwarded a post from David Duthie (of the UN Environment Program) that spotted a new application: truth in sushi labeling.
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NTEN
OCTOBER 14, 2013
Her passion stems from her field work in Costa Rica, where she researched the social impact of banana workers while running a small cafe with her husband. I''m excited to announce the newest member of the NTEN team! Joleen Ong joins us as the Marketing and Publications Director (or, rather, "joined" two weeks ago already!).
Tech Soup Blog
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
He subsequently worked as an ecotourism developer in Costa Rica. Each year, the electronics reuse community awards an annual lifetime achievement award at its Electronics Reuse Conference. The winner of this year's award is Charles Brennick, the founder and executive director of the nonprofit refurbisher InterConnection.
NTEN
MARCH 26, 2014
Look inside to learn the story behind the cover portrait, a tribute to Juanita Baltodano, President of the APPTA Fair Trade cacao and banana cooperative in Costa Rica. When the words of our quarterly theme, “innovative and competitive” come to mind, I think about what we can learn from farmers. To enjoy the fruits of our labor, we need to be flexible and responsive to external conditions, and have the patience to see it through to harvest.
Global Giving
MARCH 26, 2019
Featured Photo: Empower Youth through Technology in Costa Rica by Asociacion ideas en Accion. Einstein allegedly said , “If I had an hour to solve the problem, I’d spend 55 minutes thinking about the problem and 5 minutes thinking about solutions.”
Tech Soup Blog
DECEMBER 6, 2013
Check out our newest groups: NetSquared Chepe in San Jose, Costa Rica. NetSquared holds free or low cost educational events for people and organizations who want to learn more about using technology for social good. Our events are powered by a global network of volunteers dedicated to building strong, self sufficient local communities of nonprofit technology practitioners.
Have Fun - Do Good
FEBRUARY 22, 2012
Several years ago, I had an opportunity to travel to Costa Rica with a group of artists. I also gave them some Traveling Postcards as gifts and I know that in that moment the girls, who lived high in the jungle in a remote part of Costa Rica, understood that they were a part of a larger community who cares about the health and well being of all women.
Connection Cafe
OCTOBER 8, 2013
If you liked the Rainforest iMax, you might also like our permanent exhibit on Costa Rica”. Guest post by Laura Beussman , Blackbaud’s Sr. Product Marketing Manager for Arts and Cultural Solutions. Laura’s experience working at and serving on the board of multiple arts organizations around the country shape her insights into the nonprofit community. For more insights, follow her on Twitter @laurabeussman. — —.
Have Fun - Do Good
JANUARY 11, 2007
Costa Rica 4. According to Ode Magazine , The Happy Planet Index , a project of the New Economics Foundation , ranks Colombia as the 2nd happiest place for the planet. The HPI is calculated by adding the country's life expectancy with its life satisfaction divided by its ecological footprint. The top ranked countries were: 1. Vanuatu 2. Colombia 3. Dominica 5. Panama 6. Cuba 7. Honduras 8. Guatemala 9. El Salvador 10.
Tech Soup Blog
MARCH 5, 2013
Four countries in Latin America now have e-waste laws or rules: Costa Rica, Colombia, Peru, and Brazil. Just thought I'd take a look at the state of electronics recycling around the world to see how we're doing. World Snapshot. According to the International Environmental Technology Center of the United Nations Environment Program. UNEP) the volume of e-waste is increasing by 40 percent per year worldwide.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
DECEMBER 9, 2007
When you give someone the gift of an acre of rainforest in Costa Rica, you're helping to protect and restore one of the world's most extraordinary yet highly threatened regions now and for future generations. Photo by Life in Africa For this week's BlogHer Holiday Guide post, I needed to come up with a list of nonprofit organizations or causes that BlogHer readers may consider making a donation to as part of their year-end giving.
Have Fun - Do Good
NOVEMBER 25, 2009
Then, while I was in Costa Rica in May leading a retreat, I had been contemplating getting a Masters in Social Work for a while, I decided to sign up, and apply, and so I'm in graduate school right now.
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