Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
JULY 9, 2018
Literacy and access to knowledge underpins just about every social good, from education, to economic development, to health, to women’s empowerment, democracy and respect for human rights. I believe it is a combination of copyright exceptions and business model innovations. I love to hark back to Thomas Jefferson’s take on ideas. “He
Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology
JUNE 19, 2008
But in the nonprofit realm, my perspective on helping nonprofit organizations with technology issues has a lot to do with client empowerment, learning based on what’s needed at the moment, and active collaboration. Sounds a lot like Edupunk, doesn’t it? I learned a lot.
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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MARCH 17, 2011
The first shift of volunteers arrived on site at 7:00 am and we were given an orientation and an overview about how computer refurbishing can be an economic empowerment tool for the homeless and save the environment. This network will enable residents to access the Internet for job searches, ID requests, and everyday communications.
NTEN
MARCH 18, 2011
The first shift of volunteers arrived on site at 7:00 am and we were given an orientation and an overview about how computer refurbishing can be an economic empowerment tool for the homeless and save the environment. This network will enable residents to access the Internet for job searches, ID requests, and everyday communications.
Tech Soup
JULY 8, 2011
“15% of the UK population hasn’t experienced the Internet even once.” ” Jeremy Heimans, Purpose, Australia, while he argued that micro payments are a better funding model than plain charity, for social change. “It’s not about technology, it’s finally about who uses it and how.”
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
APRIL 27, 2012
We will use SKYPE out which is more rebust for monthly conference calls, scheduled for business hours in Pakistan so participants can use the Internet connection at their offices. Grantees Implement A Modest and Realistic Action Learning Pilot. Dealing with Connectivity Issues, Remote Work, and Use of Social Platforms.
Have Fun - Do Good
JUNE 19, 2009
Erickson founded FORGE (Facilitating Opportunities for Refugee Growth and Empowerment) in 2003 when she was a 20 year-old junior studying public policy at Stanford University. The projects can range from preschools, to libraries and computer training centers, to women empowerment programs. It's the same thing in a development context.
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