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Sharing Birthday Wishes and Donations from Cambodia and More Insights!

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There was a $25 donation from Samathida Kem, the daughter of Kem Sokha, a human rights leader in Cambodia. I've never met them face-to-face, but almost four years to the day, our paths crossed virtually when their father, a human rights activist, was thrown in jail in Cambodia. Insight Prepare to be surprised!

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Lessons Learned About Social Networks and Fundraising from Cambodia Campaign on ChipIn

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I am sitting here amazed that we were able to meet the campaign goal for the Cambodia Bloggers Summit in about week's time. She suggested that if anyone didn't want to pack their t-shirts, that I would be happy to take them to Cambodia. Photo by Shel Israel. I want to thank Carnet Williams and ChipIn for the challenge match!

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Attend The Networked Nonprofit Virtual Book Launch (6/21) and Support Cambodian Kids!

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But there is another very important personal reason to purchase the book on June 21st, I’m donating all of the proceeds from my share of the royalties to the Sharing Foundation , a nonprofit that cares for orphans in Cambodia. And if you are going to buy a copy, please wait until the party and purchase your copy on Amazon.

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A few Expat Bloggers in Cambodia

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Ex-pats are people who are citizens from other countries, but are living in Cambodia. Details Are Sketchy is an anonymous blogger who writes about life in Cambodia. John Weeks (aka jinja ) has lived in Cambodia for a long time and has been blogging for many years. He is an active tagger and expert in social networking sites.

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‘Give 10? Every Day: An Inspiring Story of Giving Back

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Note from Beth: My colleague, John Weeks, is an expat nonprofit techie living and working in Cambodia. We first connected back in 2004 when I started my first blog on Cambodia and was covering the Cambodian Blogosphere for Global Voices. There are a LOT of people in the world who actually want to make a difference.

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#GivingTuesday: Why I Am Participating in the National Day of Giving on November 27, 2012

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Think about all those marathons or walking events for social causes that have been around before Facebook. But the idea of doing this through your online social networks has become normalized in the last few years as online social networks have become intertwined with our lives.

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Lee LeFever Meets Mongkol in Cambodia and Eats Duck Eggs

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Oh, the power of social networking tools! I can't even begin to describe this, you just have to click over and read it! Meanwhile, Wanna has Grilled Beef and Prahok (fish sauce) with Cambodian bloggers in Phnom Penh.