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Sending Prayers and Concrete Help to the Philippines: Bayanihan’ Spirit

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I remembered my Dad, who passed away this year, who was a WW2 Vet and stationed in the Philippines. Large organizations like the ones identified by in this Huffington Post list of charities are also raising money and mobilizing relief efforts, including the Red Cross , Direct Relief , and Save the Children.

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6 Ways To Increase Mobile Giving In 2014

TechImpact

Convenience is key in today’s technology driven society, and as a direct result of this fact, mobile giving is poised to rise in 2014. With these alarming stats in mind, here are a few ways your nonprofit can increase their mobile donations in 2014, according to John Simcock of eduserv. Every second of delay can cost you donations.

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Typhoon Haiyan: How to Help with Recovery Efforts

Tech Soup

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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The State of the Internet 2014

Tech Soup

The high Internet growth countries are now India, Indonesia, Nigeria, Mexico, and Philippines. Mobile: we’re watching much more of our video (nearly 25%) now on our smartphones. Global mobile data traffic is up 81% from the previous year. mobile apps nptech mobiletechnology'

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Selfies for Good?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

No doubt you’ve taken a “ selfie ,” a self-portrait taken with your mobile phone camera and shared on Facebook or other social media channels. The use of selfies helps mobilize library fans in a new way and make going to the library a more integrated online experience. Fedoras for Faireness. Family is Familia.

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Blog Action Day 2010: Water

Amy Sample Ward

As hand-held mobile devises connected to the internet spread to cities, villages, remote communities around the world, we need to continue finding ways to use these tools to make a positive impact. Cebu, Philippines. More people have access to a cell phone than to a toilet. billion people lack access to toilets. Hulhumale Maldives.

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Socialbrite: Social Tools for Social Change

Amy Sample Ward

Ken Banks, who is using mobile technology to foster positive social and environmental change in the developing world, particularly in Africa. She is currently a Kiva fellow serving a three-month tour in a rural section of the Philippines.

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