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Senegal’s logistics tech startup Chargel raises $2.5M seed funding

TechCrunch

Some market research made them aware of the full extent of inefficiencies in the trucking business, which especially limited the earnings of owner-operators. We realized that there were so many inefficiencies, and that the logistics sector in Senegal was so fragmented, but we felt that technology could help.

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In a ‘big blow’ to public health, the State Department will no longer share global air quality data

Fast Company Tech

In Africa, the program provided air quality data for over a dozen countries including Senegal, Nigeria, Chad, and Madagascar. air quality monitors propelled nations to start their own air quality research and raised awareness, Krishna said. Some of those countries depend almost entirely on the U.S. embassy monitoring data.

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See how digital games have big impact at the 12th Annual Games for Change Festival in NYC!

NTEN

Highlights include veteran game designer, Colleen Macklin, who will show how her games with the Red Cross bolstered climate change-related disaster preparedness in Senegal and Nambia, and Pulitzer Prize-winning authors, Nick Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, whose work in games, film, and print has made millions aware of human rights issues in the U.S.

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Sprint How You Can: Salesforce.org Commons Fosters True Community Collaboration by Going Hybrid

Saleforce Nonprofit

We’ve since welcomed virtual Sprinters from 25+ countries around the globe, including Australia, Japan, Senegal, Ethiopia, and Brazil. Next, they plan on meeting monthly to keep up the momentum and build awareness to attract new volunteers. Scholarship Tracking.

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Lessons on Policymakers, Gender Equality, and Data

Connection Cafe

It is crucial that policymakers are aware and informed about the gender equality challenges in their country if they are to effectively develop the right laws, policies and budget allocations to tackle these challenges and improve the quality of life for women and girls.

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The biggest moonshots from 500 Global’s latest Demo Day

TechCrunch

Founded in 2020, the Nigeria-based startup claims to have distributed over 140,000 goods to retail customers in Nigeria, Ivory Coast and Senegal and fielded over 20,000 orders. BetaStore appears to be off to a strong start. One year after the rebrand. .” “Our program has been operating strongly for the last 10 plus years.

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Artivist Film Festival & Awards

Have Fun - Do Good

The 3rd Annual Artivist Film Festival & Awards ' mission is to strengthen the voice of international activist artists and raise public awareness of global issues. Barbra Streisand. This year's festival is November 9-12, 2006 at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood, California.

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