NTEN
FEBRUARY 17, 2010
Amy Sample Ward, NetSquared. Whether we look at mapping tools, fundraising, or missing person systems, the social media response to the January earthquakes in Haiti all leverage the powerful technology we can hold in our hands: our mobile phones. How can we do that? What's Changing?
Tech Soup
AUGUST 14, 2014
Nonprofit Success Story: Ushahidi, a nonprofit headquartered in Kenya, used Kickstarter to launch production of BRCK, a Wi-Fi router and mobile modem built to withstand the elements. You can read about the campaign over on NetSquared (where Ushahidi won its first challenge!). If you don't meet your goal, there are no fees.
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Tech Soup
SEPTEMBER 3, 2013
Nonprofit Success Story: Ushahidi, a nonprofit headquartered in Kenya, used Kickstarter to launch production of BRCK, a Wi-Fi router and mobile modem built to withstand the elements. You can read about the campaign over on NetSquared. If your organization is a registered 501(c)(3), you're likely already in Razoo's system.
Tech Soup
NOVEMBER 14, 2013
The Hacker Helper project is closely aligned with our NetSquared vision of bringing communities together to solve social problems – including nonprofits, beneficiaries, activists, technologists, concerned citizens. mobile payment system in Kenya that allows people there to text each other money.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
OCTOBER 12, 2006
After studying irrigation and soil and water conservation, which pays attention to the interface between social systems and irrigation technology in developing countries, she worked for ten years in Africa. She notes, "I started in Kenya working with a water users association, living in a thatched hut!" And Netsquared.
Tech Soup
DECEMBER 2, 2016
But first I'm going to show off on behalf of our NetSquared organizers. The NetSquared organizers' events help TechSoup deliver on our shared mission of ensuring that civil society has the tools and skills necessary to use technology effectively. But I'm not the only one singing the praises of the NetSquared organizers.
Have Fun - Do Good
JUNE 30, 2007
So I started to understand that there was a system at play that needs to change. And there are women who choose to get ahead by emulating the systems that we have. I worked in East Africa with an organization called Care Kenya, working with women around sustainable agriculture issues. About 17 of our products are Fair Trade.
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