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FlexID gets Algorand funding to offer self-sovereign IDs to Africa’s unbanked

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One of the startups working toward this vision is Zimbabwe’s FlexID, which is building a blockchain-based identity system for those excluded from the banking system due to their lack of identity documents. In Zimbabwe, for instance, only 30% of the adult population had access to any financial services as of 2014. million in 2016.

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Ask Sophie: Will I be allowed into the US if my passport expires in 5 months?

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Sophie Alcorn Contributor Share on Twitter Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” Dear Sophie, I founded a startup in Zimbabwe a few years ago. I’m planning to stay in the U.S. In the U.S.,

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Upcoming Nonprofits Live: DIY Blogging

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Will Coley , Aquifer Media , designs social campaigns and digital storytelling for groups such as ACLU, the Freedom from Fear awards, Rights Working Group, and Public Interest Projects. In 2008 she decided to integrate blogging into her organization’s overall communications plan. and LA Media Reform Group , to name a few.

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"Press 2 for Chickens": Innovating African Radio Stations

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Two years ago, Bev Clark, the co-founder of Kubatana.net , was awarded a large grant in the Knight News Challenge for Freedom Fone, an open-source software platform for distributing news and information through interactive voice response (IVR) technology. . Melissa Ulbricht, MobileActive.org. Challenges and issues.

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Empowering Women Citizen Journalists: An Interview with Cristi Hegranes

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She was also awarded their annual Ida B. With this award from Women's eNews , the Bravery in Journalism Award, I told Rita Henley Jensen, who is the founder of Women's eNews, I will accept it, but know that I don't accept it, that I accept it on behalf of the women who work for me. Wells prize for Bravery in Journalism.

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Daily Crunch: Starting today, personal Google Account holders can sign in without a password

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Here’s some more startup news for ya: From winged horse to unicorn : Kyle reports that Microsoft launches its Pegasus program for startups, awarding up to $350,000 in credits. Image Credits: Bryce Durbin/TechCrunch Dear Sophie, I founded a startup in Zimbabwe a few years ago. Okay, enough musically inspired goofiness.

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Dear Sophie: How to maneuver the latest travel bans, H-1B alternatives

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Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” Sophie Alcorn. Contributor. Share on Twitter. She connects people with the businesses and opportunities that expand their lives. 29 due to the Omicron variant.