Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Relief organizations and first-responders are mobilizing to provide aid to those affected by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. The Philippine Red Cross is on the ground providing relief to those in affected areas. Help Habitat for Humanity re-build the Philippines after Haiyan destroyed over 3,438 houses (as of November 10).

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 24, 2010

This post was written by GuideStar International communications manager Keisha Taylor and originally published on the GuideStar International blog. A team of 13 interns successfully geocoded 1,216 World Bank projects in 7 weeks, defying the belief in some quarters that it would be impossible. Tags: International News.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 4, 2012

I did a post a few weeks ago on youth programs in TechSoup Global's new Local Impact Map and decided I hadn’t covered this resource nearly enough. Our Local Impact Map. Childreach International serves a large network of international partners in work that involves a great deal of organization and coordination.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 22, 2015

Conservation mapping and 3D imaging. After the recent Nepal earthquake , the Canadian nonprofit, GlobalMedic , flew drones over the affected areas to create 3D maps of the worst-hit zones. How Are Drones Being Used for Good? Assessing disaster-stricken areas. Tracking storms. Aerial surveying for wildlife preservation. In the U.S.,

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 28, 2006

From her Berkeley-based office, Melinda Kramer facilitates an international network of women leaders. Melinda Kramer: Women's Global Green Action Network is an international organization that is linking and empowering women working in environmental sustainability around the world. It's called the Biosand Water Filter.

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