Tech Soup

JUNE 25, 2013

The goal of these case studies is to raise awareness of the impact these nonprofits are making in South Africa. The students are generally post-high school, but have no access to further education or training. The organization focuses particularly on women and students in rural areas. Art and Media. Children and Education.

South Africa 60

South Africa Africa Profile Case Study 60

Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 8, 2007

Caitlin tells it like it is--the nitty gritty of starting up an NGO, and why she believes it is important to help the people you are serving to create the change they want to see, not to create the change for them. The biggest challenge is definitely the fact that an “NGO” in Mali is seen as a “waritigi” (money owner).

Mali 40

Mali Project Change NGO 40

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. We would bring students.

Interview 40

Interview Sudan Africa Congo 40

NTEN

OCTOBER 13, 2009

But technology is critical to an organization's success: all staff depend on it to deliver programs, communicate the organization's mission, raise money, etc. Why do Imagine Cup students develop more field-based IT innovation in 9 months than nonprofits in 5 years? Why are we running our own help desks? Why do we need a server, period?

Technology 60

Technology Management Cisco NTEN 60