Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2013

It was originally published on NetSquared. This week we learn about the Resilient Africa Network (RAN), which is helping African students use open data for disaster relief. There is also some interesting insight into the link between open development and social impact bonds, while the data dilemma is brought to the fore.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 20, 2012

Their Tweetsgiving campaigns were fundraisers benefiting Mama Lucy’s school in Tanzania and connected the students to their supporters through Twitter. Donors could communicate with the students, and they thanked participants directly – building lasting relationships. Another great example is Epic Change. We can’t only invest in new.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 7, 2009

Well, imagine that your organization said you wanted to have a public education system in your state that provided opportunities for all students to learn, fair pay for both teachers and staff, opportunities for growth for students, teachers and staff, and an entry point for all students to enter the “real world” prepared.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2014

You can read about the campaign over on NetSquared (where Ushahidi won its first challenge!). Make sure to review Kickstarter's guidelines for projects , however, as they've been known to pull campaigns for not meeting the standards. Bottom line: Kickstarter might be a bit of a gamble for nonprofits.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

You can read about the campaign over on NetSquared. Make sure to review Kickstarter's guidelines for projects , however, as they've been known to pull campaigns for not meeting the standards. Aid Afghanistan for Education and Peace has the lofty $10,000 goal to fund a school of 300 students for a month.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 28, 2010

His learnings come from experiences that span an education in electronics and telecommunications, multi-cultural professional engagements in software development and communications, a business administration student life in pretty Paris and experiments in implementing technological solutions for social challenges.

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