Byte Technology

OCTOBER 13, 2016

From the earthquake in Nepal to the numerous tsunamis that have devastated Japan and Southeast Asia, drones are being used to pinpoint remote regions that would typically be underserved by emergency crews, in the end saving more lives.

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MAY 1, 2013

Countries represented: 13 (US, Canada, UK, Korea, Australia, Switzerland, Netherlands, Poland, Belgium, Ireland, Nepal, Mexico, and Ghana). NTC13 Packing Crayons: Packing Crayons for a Nonprofit Technology Conference , Keri Bolding , Resource Media. Cary Walski , MAP TechWorks. Other Resources. Speakers: 250.

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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. demonstrates what nonprofits, NGOs, and libraries around the world are doing with their TechSoup Global software donations to further their missions.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 18, 2015

Drones in Nepal. After the destructive earthquake in Nepal, drones provided crucial assistance to aid workers. GlobalMedic, a company that deploys drones (or unmanned aerial vehicles) for relief efforts, has been tasked to map the affected areas. TechSoup Resources for Disaster Planning and Recovery. Backup Exec 15.

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MAY 7, 2013

Countries represented: 13 (US, Canada, UK, Korea, Australia, Switzerland, Netherlands, Poland, Belgium, Ireland, Nepal, Mexico, and Ghana). NTC13 Packing Crayons: Packing Crayons for a Nonprofit Technology Conference , Keri Bolding , Resource Media. Cary Walski , MAP TechWorks. Other Resources. Speakers: 250.

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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. Additional Resources. How Are Drones Being Used for Good? Assessing disaster-stricken areas. Tracking storms. Search and rescue.

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