Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

14) 16% of donors in Africa prefer to give through mobile devices which is the highest of any region. In Africa, mobile technology is how most people first get access to the Internet and giving to and engaging with NPOs and NGOs on mobile devices is a fast-growing trend. Currrently, WhatsApp inspires 20% of giving in Africa.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Gabon and Niger had military coups in 2023, completing a “coup belt” that stretches coast-to-coast across Africa, according to the report’s authors. In countries that have recently undergone military coups, army rule has consolidated.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017

5) Africa’s population will more than double to 2.6 Social good organizations will be crucial in advancing economic development throughout Africa to ensure its rising population has a better life than the generations before. A messaging app revolution is happening throughout Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

The Africa Wildlife Foundation cleverly uses its website domain name to promote their social media profiles by creating easy-to-type redirects. Promoting URLs effectively in print materials can be a challenge because URLs are often too long and difficult to type into a browser.

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Tech Soup

JULY 17, 2013

This week have a look at the just completed Open Data for Africa platform and learn more about the brewing open data revolution in the MENA region. There is some great insight into the need for the Open Data movement to be more inclusive as well as explanations of why big data gathering should be more strategic.

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Tech Soup

MAY 23, 2013

The rational for "seeing data as a state" rather than a donor in Africa to help answer policymakers questions is also explained. Seeing Like a State in Africa: Data Needed. Data philanthropy efforts are reviewed and advice for writing about data is offered. Data and Philanthropy. The New Science of Giving.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 4, 2014

Two 14-year-old girls, one in the US and one in Malawi, had their lives changed when they joined forces to fight the AIDS epidemic in Africa. This is the story of how a Michigan faith based organization called Hope Endeavors leads significant humanitarian work from a home office.( read more ).

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TechImpact

JUNE 30, 2013

The crusade for digital inclusion, an undertaking still well underway here in the United States and throughout the developed world, is also alive well in rural regions of Africa. Blog Leadership Tech Africa green tech HIV/AIDS TechSoup' … Continued The post Digital Inclusion A Priority In Namibia appeared first on Tech Impact.

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Candid

APRIL 16, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted public health systems and health service delivery for HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria in Africa and Asia, threatening to reverse the progress made to date against those diseases, a report from the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria finds.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 4, 2010

European Foundation Week Session: Science and Technology Partnerships with Africa: Opportunities for European Foundations – presented by the South African Department of Science and Technology, as part of the European South African Science and Technology Advancement Programme , 31st May 2010.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 25, 2007

Steve Cisler heard me mention this book recently and sent me a spot-on article from the Observer, How America is betraying the hungry children of Africa. A book I read that made a big impression was "The Road to Hell" by Michael Maren, who described how U.S.

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See3

AUGUST 31, 2011

Change the world, one video at a time.Help Us Save Lives in the Horn of Africa | :30 UNICEF This new PSA, from UNICEF, is extremely timely and important right NOW! As you can see in the news this last weeks there is a severe hunger crisis facing children and women in the Horn of [.].

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Global Goods Partners have partnered with over 60 artisan groups in more than 20 countries throughout Asia, Africa, and the Americas to help bring to market the fair trade, handcrafted products they produce. 11) Global Goods Partners :: globalgoodspartners.org. 12) Heal the Bay :: shop.healthebay.org. 7) Uncommon Goods :: uncommongoods.com.

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The NonProfit Times

JULY 15, 2024

The auction has concluded, but the catalog — including the winning bids — is available here: [link] Items relating to Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, who died last year at age 96, made up more than one-third of all lots.

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AFP Blog

AUGUST 30, 2012

Charity Grants Can Help Tech Solve Social Ills In Africa - Ventures Africa : Loren Treisman, trust executive for grant-making foundation Indigo Trust, believes that time has come for more charitable organisations to tap into technology to tackle social issues in Africa.

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AFP Blog

JANUARY 18, 2013

For Africa, Entrepreneurship is the Way | Skoll World Forum : n South Africa, new mobile technology strategies are being used to educate the youth and to promote entrepreneurship.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 26, 2008

Sign on up for Breadline Africa's Blogger Bakeoff , a year-long campaign (October 15, 2008-October 15, 2009) to raise 1 million dollars for Breadline Africa's projects by, "baking bread and giving dough." Make a donation to Breadline Africa. Invite your friends and readers to donate to Breadline Africa. And many more!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 3, 2008

Mothers for Africa is running an underwear donation drive. They will then distribute them throughout Africa. You contribute to this campaign by sending unopened underwear packages to: MFFO Underwear For Africa 27943 Seco Canyon RD #533 Santa Clarita, CA 91350. s underwear (ages 3-15).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

Seeing the limitations of microfinance, Matt sought alternative financial solutions to improve financial access across Africa. Matt believes that donations and rewards based crowdfunding platforms are just the starting point for crowdfunding across Africa, he’s also involved in establishing crowdfunding for investment across Africa.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 19, 2013

Via Ape Action Africa. Thus, to boost your productivity and your spirits, have a quick scan of the images below and follow on Pinterest the five nonprofits listed to gain steady access to images that invoke the power of kawaii: Via David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. Via Zoo Atlanta. Via NRDC BioGems. Via World Wildlife Fund. Social Media'

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 15, 2021

We spoke to four food security organizations in Colombia, Portugal, South Africa, and the United States to better understand the challenges facing organizations working in food security and the ways the pandemic has shifted operations for them.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 10, 2010

European Foundation Week Session: Science and Technology partnerships with Africa: Oppor tunities for European Foundations presented by the South African Department of Science and Technology, as part of the European South African Science and Technology Advancement Programme , 31st May 2010.

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CauseVox

JULY 10, 2024

Well Aware , a nonprofit led by a group of innovative women, is doing just that and making significant strides in combating water scarcity in East Africa. Despite these obstacles, Well Aware has effectively funded and built clean water systems in East Africa. Ever considered taking a break from showers to make a difference?

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Candid

JANUARY 6, 2023

Secondary Education in Africa , by the Mastercard Foundation This resource summarizes a research project, initiated by Mastercard Foundation and their strategic partners, which was conducted to examine the role of secondary education in Africa.

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AFP Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Red Cross Uses Texts as a Weapon in West Africa Ebola Fight – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy : "Red Cross Uses Texts as a Weapon in West Africa Ebola Fight The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is using mobile communication to help stem the spread of Ebola in Sierra Leone, sending out millions (..)

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 18, 2017

In Asia Pacific, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East mobile payment systems through messaging apps are on the rise and worldwide digital wallets are gaining users. That said, below are 12 stats to consider and research further about online fundraising, social media, and mobile technology.

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

This vision also led to the expansion of Digital Activism programs from Fundacja TechSoup, the organization’s Warsaw hub, to support activists in closing civic spaces in Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucuses, Africa, Latin America, and Asia Pacific.

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Here are a few examples: An organization focused on providing clean water to communities in Africa is using maps to show the locations of their water filtration projects and the communities they have helped. There are a variety of ways that nonprofits can use maps to illustrate the work they do and the areas they serve.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 22, 2021

One example is Innovation: Africa ‘s ongoing iCampaign. Innovation: Africa makes it easier than ever for fundraisers to sign up and get started. Innovation: Africa’s Fundraiser Signup. Check out their website landing page. It includes three easy steps and the CauseVox account creation link to Start a Campaign !

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 25, 2009

A couple weeks back, IntraHealth International — a supporter of TechSoup Global — launched a terrific new collaboration with great music artists, technologists, and health care workers in order to further benefit programs for urgent health needs in Africa.

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AFP Blog

DECEMBER 23, 2015

Africa Doesn’t Have the Luxury of Discussing Merits of Online Learning | Nonprofit Quarterly : 'via Blog this'

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AFP Blog

MARCH 22, 2012

Online Donations Bring the Middle East and Africa Closer to American Donors | Wamda.com : The good news is this figure has also been steadily increasing in the last few years. such as the Middle East and Africa, could potentially benefit if the Internet can help bring international causes closer to American donors.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 22, 2024

So far, nine seasons of the television show Ahlan Simsim have reached more than 27 million children across the Middle East and North Africa. This program combines on-the-ground services for families in crisis with engaging educational media. communities in five years.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Most of the available research focused on host countries in East Africa and the Middle East, leaving other regions notably underrepresented. This has resulted in a lack of insight into refugees’ own views on what self-reliance means and how it should be assessed.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 12, 2021

For example, AfrikaVuka , the digital organizing platform for 350 Africa, is a climate organizing platform now engaging about 100 groups across the continent. This focus on partnerships across social justice and climate justice movements resulted in 350.org’s

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

He started his career at a digital solutions start-up in South Africa, and for the past 4 years, he’s been part of the WFP technology team. He is passionate about using technology as an enabler to drive change and improve last-mile service delivery. Eric Munoz. Senior Program Manager, Oxfam America.

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EveryAction

MARCH 16, 2023

About the author Anne Guillen, MPH, is a returned Peace Corps volunteer (RPCV) who served in Zambia and worked as a nonprofit impact director in East and West Africa for over five years. It’s time to work smarter, not harder.

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