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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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Why Vulnerable Kids Depend on Government & Big Tech Getting Data Privacy Laws Right

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Among a variety of justice system-strengthening projects around the world, IJM specifically focuses on ending impunity for online sexual exploitation of children in the Philippines, a global hotspot for the trafficking of children to produce new CSEM through livestreaming video on popular video chat platforms.

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Support in the Philippines

Connection Cafe

Our deepest sympathy goes out to all those affected by the typhoon in the Philippines. If your organization is raising money for the relief and recovery efforts, and you would like to have its name added to the list above, please email us or comment here on this post. Our dedicated support team stands ready to help you with your needs.

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A Woman's Investment: A Web 2.0 Fundraising Campaign to Support Women Entreprenuers in Philippines

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

"    She invited me to contribute one sentence for a social media fundraising project she's leading to support female entrepreneurs in the Philippines.   She is hoping to raise $10,000 for a group of female entrepreneurs in the Philippines. Some of the contributors so far: Anita Pahor , Women???s

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Conan O’Brien: Stop Talking About Red Hats & Do A Monologue About Charitable Giving

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I gained influence on LinkedIn by helping nonprofits raise money through events like GivingTuesday , a national day of giving on December 3rd that inspires people to take collaborative action to improve their local communities. I think Conan should join the #GivingTuesday movement and get more followers.

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M-Pesa is our hippo!

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

The Philippines has had cell phone banking for years. You load up your phone with minutes with money. Why not trade your minutes for money back (for a small fee) or trade minutes with other people as payment for goods and services? The sly person is in trouble when the fool gets smart. The common thread is prepaid cell service.

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Selfies for Good?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Using photos for online organizing is not limited to the US, it is global. Here is a recent example from Global Voices Online reporting on how activists in the Philippines used selfies to protest train fare hikes. This campaign combines the popular selfie with the time honored hold a sign meme. Family is Familia.

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