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Uncovering the truth about deaths in East Timor

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Uncovering the truth about deaths in East Timor One of Benetech's biggest Human Rights projects has been our work for Commission for Reception, Truth and Reconciliation in East Timor (CAVR). This is very important work for us. The report has been completed, but not released publicly.

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Wired News: Coders Bare Invasion Death Count

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The Wired News story did a great job of covering our work in East Timor/Timor Leste. And, our Martus human rights software was covered in a South African publication, with an article entitled: Free software working for human rights.

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Benetech's Patrick Ball was on National Public Radio's Morning Edition show today in a piece entitled Uncertainty the Rule in Gauging Deaths from Tsunami. Patrick's main point was that getting a precise number of those lost in the tsunami was less important than working on aiding the survivors.

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Youth Programs Benefit from Microsoft Donations

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Speaking of impact, London, England-based Childreach International works in partnership with local communities in the developing world to help improve children’s access to healthcare, education, child rights, and protection. Its unique way of working is project management heavy. It has just 20 UK-based staff.