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TechSoup Japan Disaster Relief Program Launches to Assist Local NGOs

Tech Soup

The Great East Japan Earthquake occurred 7 weeks and 4 days ago. As the weeks pass, the disaster recovery is increasingly shifting out of the hands of professional first-responder organizations into the hands of the local NGO community. The TechSoup Global Network believes a strong civil society is always important.

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Global philanthropy responds to the Ukraine crisis

Candid

The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) head Filippo Grandi described this humanitarian disaster as “the fastest-moving refugee crisis we have seen in Europe since the end of the Second World War”. The United States, United Kingdom, Denmark, the Netherlands, Germany, and Japan account for 91% of total grant funding for Ukraine to date.

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Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Resources

Tech Soup

The staff at TechSoup Global is keeping all those affected by the devastating hurricane in our thoughts as we work to support recovery efforts. Prepare Your Organization for Any Disaster. Help prepare your organization for any type of disaster with our disaster planning and recovery guide.

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Updates from TechSoup's Partner and Friends in Japan

Tech Soup

Words cannot describe the devastation that has engulfed Japan, and pictures paint a grim scenario that will affect the region for years to come. As someone with many ties to Japan and has been to the afflicted area in the past, I am certain that in spite of this tragedy, the spirit and resilience of the Japanese people will prevail.

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Explained In 30 Seconds: What Is An API?

Global Giving

A: As the original nonprofit crowdfunding platform, GlobalGiving has an extensive community of vetted global nonprofits and a trusted donation platform. Benevity provides companies with a one-stop shop for global employee engagement, featuring all international organizations vetted by GlobalGiving. API For Disaster Response.

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API Explained: This Technology Will Transform Your Company’s Charitable Giving

Global Giving

A: Founded in 2002, GlobalGiving has an extensive community of vetted global nonprofits and a trusted donation platform. ChimeforChange.org , a program founded by Gucci, Beyonce, and Salma Hayek, used our API to allow visitors to see, fund, and read updates on projects designed to improve the lives of women and girls globally.

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Youth Programs Benefit from Microsoft Donations

Tech Soup

I did a post a few weeks ago on youth programs in TechSoup Global's new Local Impact Map and decided I hadn’t covered this resource nearly enough. demonstrates what nonprofits, NGOs, and libraries around the world are doing with their TechSoup Global software donations to further their missions. Our Local Impact Map.

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