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Vote for Your CNN Hero: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Impact

Have Fun - Do Good

Over the past week though, there have been little glimpses of happiness amid the disasters, scandals and economic bad news - stories about the CNN Heroes: Ordinary People Extraordinary Impact. It's kinda depressing, but I'm trying to stay informed. Maria Da Silva "Has lost 14 family members to AIDS.

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The Networked NGO in India

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I learned this technique from Cheryl Francisconi, director of the IIE Addis-Ababa Office in Ethiopia, last month in Rwanda ,who uses a stone that has been held by many people. This project has identified the following definitions of success: A Peer-to-Peer Learning Exchange. I improvised and had participants pass around a flower.

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The Bots are Here: Leading With Our Humanity in the Age of Automation

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Yeshi , is a Facebook Messenger bot created by charity:water to simulate the experience of many young girls in Ethiopia who walk six hours a day to get clean water. Taking a virtual walk with Yeshi may not help you get your steps in for the day, but it will be fascinating and educational.

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[VIDEO] 5 Must-Do’s of Year-End Fundraising Success

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Paul to teach them a bit about what goes on in Ethiopia, or Uganda, or wherever their camps are. They made sure that we got to hear stories from some of these folks, but they put a face on what our impact would be if we gave. And they put a face there so I know this is making an impact for someone. This is the same document.

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