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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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64 Online Stores That Benefit Nonprofits and the Greater Good

Nonprofit Tech for Good

The Art Institute of Chicago Museum Shop sells unique and beautiful objects from around the world in support of the arts. All purchases help support vital conservation work to save critically endangered rhinos. 100% of net proceeds go directly to support the work of HRC to improve the lives of LGBTQ Americans.

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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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International Human Rights Day 2011

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Our support of groups advancing LGBTI rights is opening up new opportunities for helping many more such groups around the world. HRP members produced scientifically sound analysis that is advancing the process of legal justice in Guatemala. We’re deeply grateful for this strong support of our work.

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Seeds for a Future

ASU Lodestar Center

Most deserve to be applauded, but because the government and many NGOs find it quicker and less costly to pass out money, services, and equipment for “immediate impact” on critical issues, there has been a lack of emphasis on human resources. We consulted the Guatemala NGO Network in Antigua for guidance and attorney/accountant referrals.

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NetSquared in May: Healthy as an Ox

Tech Soup

Our organizers hold monthly offline events for anyone interested in the connection of technology and social impact. They offer an opportunity to convene locally to share ideas, learn from one another and collaborate on projects for real world impact. ’s support of the Keystone XL project. Highlights from the Community.

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A Revolution in Documentary Film

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The most successful documentaries are having a significant impact on major debates and public policies, from environmental concerns to financial regulations. The creative process of making films is opening up and the outreach efforts to spark social change through documentary media are becoming much more dynamic and collaborative.