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Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America spread #GoSilent across the web for Memorial Day

Amy Sample Ward

If you’re in the US today, there’s probably little chance you didn’t know it was Memorial Day – from the specials on TV, to local events, to remembrance stories, and even community gatherings, it’s hard to miss the message of today’s holiday. A simple commitment.

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The Craig Newmark Beneblog Interview

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Also working with Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America to help get them the respect and services they deserve, working on reform of the VA. I also want to mention Consumer Reports. Q: What’s your advice to them on going local vs. national vs. global? A: Think globally, act locally is the cliche, but there's a lot to it.

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The Steep Challenges of Philanthropy to the Muslim World

Tech Soup

to report on Tech for Good trends and also to find out how things are going in one of the most challenging areas of philanthropy: providing much needed help and support to people in the Muslim world. We connect the local with global resources.” The project is active in Iraq and Kenya. Dara Westling.

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How to Source Great Year-end Stories

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But this is the kind of reporting you’re likely to get back: Denise, a mother with three minor children, requested assistance with rent and utility. If you’re new to interviewing, here are several reporter Dos and Don’ts that will help you conduct an ethical and successful interview: Ready to Touch Donor’s Hearts?

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[VIDEO] Raise More Money And Improve Donors Relationships Through Personal Branding

Bloomerang

And here’s Anthony, he was in one of my wounded veteran programs that these young men and women who’ve lost their legs and arms in Iraq and Afghanistan. What about maybe kind of the inverse situation to that, Tom, where maybe people are local or at least, you know, somewhat close. Steven: I love it. I hope you all can join.

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Our EveryAction Hero: Middle East Children's Alliance

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

Over the 30 years of our organization, we’ve sent over 25 million dollars in direct aid consisting of food, medical supplies, books, and toys to Palestine, Iraq, and Lebanon. Two years after MECA started sanctions were imposed on Iraq, which were ultimately were responsible for the deaths of half a million children under the age of 5.

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Training Afghani NGOs in Cambodia

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

In some cases, the information is intended for use in court cases or international prosecution, to support a human rights report, or advocacy campaign. Martus will protect their sensitive documentation by encrypting it on the local hard drive and automatically backing it up to remote servers if organizations wish to do so.

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