NTEN

JULY 3, 2014

Free Geek keeps costs low and in line with its values by sending computers out with the free and open source Ubuntu operating system (rather than purchasing Windows licenses, for example). In addition to recycling and refurbishing technology, Free Geek provides a wealth of classes that are free and open to the public.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

We’re deep believers in the benefits of openness, which means we publish open source software and create open content under Creative Commons licenses. We’re operating at the forefront of copyright limitations and exceptions, both in the United States and globally.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 3, 2011

Of course, accessibility is right up Benetech’s alley and the focus of our Literacy program. Exciting new tools, including a free, open source Android ebook reader and a free web-based ebook reader along with an accessible bookshelf in “the cloud.”

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 1, 2011

Benetech seeks to be open internally and externally. While respecting individual privacy and our other values, we foster a collaborative work environment through open communication. We rely on open source tools for information exchange and development tools, as appropriate.

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Tech Soup

JULY 17, 2013

In this post Madeleine Clark, an AidData Summer Fellow, talks about the need for open data programs to be responsive to citizens needs. Open Source data NetSquared big data' A short competition also enabled participants to put what they learnt to practical use by conceptualizing business plans.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

A free, open source software application that allows users anywhere in the world to securely gather and organize information about human rights violations, Martus enables human rights defenders on the front lines of fighting abuse to stay safe and protects the identities of those who would face violence and repression for telling their stories.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 20, 2006

Technology literacy is important and in order gain literacy you need get people to put fingers to keyboard. That's why Open Source is a good way to go - you don't get locked in. Business for Open source a.) What comes first, technology or change? Chicken and egg. Change for change sake is not good.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

For instance La Conner has been using thin clients since 2008, and recently installed an open-source integrated library system. They also have a homework help program for school children and offer a variety of digital literacy computer classes.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

For instance La Conner has been using thin clients since 2008, and recently installed an open-source integrated library system. They also have a homework help program for school children and offer a variety of digital literacy computer classes.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 13, 2009

We are an open source project, to pioneer 'community funded reporting.'” blog Streetside Stories Mission: "Through the power of storytelling, Streetside values and cultivates young people’s voices, fostering educational equity and building community, literacy and arts skills." Mission: "Spot.Us

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Nairobi, Kenya: NetSquared Kenya Women and Web Literacy Program 2016 – 17. Birmingham, United Kingdom: Open-Source Software for Charities. Bamenda, Cameroon: How to Create Digital Stories. Nairobi, Kenya: NetSquared Kenya Joins Mozilla Maker Party 2016. Reform Copyright. Thursday, November 10, 2016. Kampala, Uganda.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

Problems were that many survivors had no internet access, let alone electrical power, let alone computers or even computer literacy. Since then, the platform (which is open source ) has been modified for use in South Africa (mapping xenophobic violence), DR Congo , Vote Report India (to monitor the recent local elections) and more.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 16, 2015

"Affordable connections to the Internet are critical, but if we don't also address issues around affordable devices and, critically, the digital literacy and life skills to use those devices to go online, we will do nothing but change policy, and not impact the digital divide. "The emergence of big data to measure social impact.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

AUGUST 28, 2012

For example, there are many just in the area of open source foundations: nonprofit organizations structured as social enterprises writing open source software for the benefit of society, with many examples in each of the five claimed areas. The application is against the public interest.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 21, 2008

It is open source software, but we're experimenting with a revenue model to sustain the project over the long term. Route 66 Literacy was put on the back burner last year because it ran out of funding. I'm looking forward to reporting on the latest from Route 66 Literacy on my blog and in future updates.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 8, 2011

We develop free and open source software to help groups capture the stories of human rights abuse, and store and back them up securely in another country. Yet another example of bills written to catch criminals, that do very little to stop them, but end up screwing up law-abiding organizations. Endangering Human Rights Activists.

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Qgiv

APRIL 26, 2021

This is an example of a peer-to-peer event page by BEACON for Adult Literacy.]. BEACON for Adult Literacy’s peer-to-peer page draws users in with a branded banner image showcasing what this event is and the core mission—adult literacy. The fundraiser leaderboard and thermometer are testaments to the success of the event.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 20, 2013

Facilitating global literacy about Big Data is viewed as important for the media, civic hackers, and civil society. How open data is transforming democracy in Africa – and the challenges it face s. Open Source disaster recovery data big data' Their network will help with trouble shooting and data training.

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