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Interning in Guatemala on the Archive Project

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Then again, I shouldn’t have been surprised when I heard the playful notes of a street band wafting through the window while in Guatemala with Benetech's Rights Data Analysis Group (HRDAG). But first: why was I, a fresh graduate of UCLA, in Guatemala in the first place? The impact that this one report could make is momentous.

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Guatemala Photo Essay

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Ann Harrison, our Communications Director, just pulled together a great photo essay on our work with the National Police Archive in Guatemala. Ann's extensive experience as a journalist brings improved story telling to Benetech: combining our technical skills with the social impact that drives us.

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Benetech: President's Update

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Our team has been thinking hard about scaling positive social impact of technology work. Our goal is to revolutionize the effectiveness of local governments in responding to climate change and other environmental impacts. and James L. We also want to enable effective information sharing among agencies about what does and doesn’t work.

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UpEnergy: cool for-profit social enterprise

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Lately Evan's been talking about how to expand their impact even more. He's joined forces with other social entrepreneurs in the field to found UpEnergy , a new for-profit social enterprise that wants to scale the impact of their successful pilot projects. The economics are compelling.

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Benetech Statistician Megan Price talks to local ASA chapter

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Specifically, I presented the audience with the following questions: Were acts of genocide committed against the Mayan people in Guatemala? In general the local chapter members were very excited about, and more than a little envious of, our work and the potential it has to impact human rights research.

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64 Online Stores That Benefit Nonprofits and the Greater Good

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Each pair of socks is uniquely designed, ethically manufactured and partnered with a first-class nonprofit to fund impact for the world’s t o-do list: the United Nations Millennium Development Goals. Hiptipico is an ethical fashion brand based in Panajachel, Guatemala showcasing Maya artisans and their handmade creations.

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Find an Awesome Nonprofit Tech Training Near You

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Los Angeles, California: Can We Measure Social Impact? Guatemala City, Guatemala. Charla con Scripps Networks Interactive en Guatemala. HourofCode Guatemala via @delvallegt. Guatemala City, Guatemala: #Pechakuchagt #Antigua 5 de Octubre en Impact Hub. Wednesday, October 12, 2016.