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How Digital Democracy Empowers Marginalized Communities

Tech Soup

" Digital Democracy's approach to achieving this mission is based on the following three stages: Digital literacy: Getting individuals to understand the tools and how to use them. For example, in post-earthquake Haiti, Dd trained and empowered local women to track and document incidents of gender-based violence.

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The End of the Beginning of Online Giving

Connection Cafe

That might seem low, but it’s actually on track with other online trends. SMS text-to-give in the United States experienced a major spike following the Haiti Earthquake in 2010 but has never achieved inflated expectations. Data literacy will become one of the most important skills for a nonprofit professional to possess.

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How to Get Your Nonprofit’s Story in the News

Get Fully Funded

Local literacy program supporting students in Haiti raises record-breaking funds, moves 24 students off waiting list. 5K will raise money for school’s outdoor classroom and track . Bicycle program readies for holidays, will repair and give away 150 bikes. Food pantry partners with local pet rescue to open pet food pantry.

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