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Spotlighting the Benefits of the Stakeholder Economy at Davos 2022

Saleforce Nonprofit

Whether campaigning for the future of our planet, directing documentaries, or creating content that spotlights global issues, social empowerment and environmental education are at the core of Jack’s work. Fighting for Our Future: Climate + Education SDG Panel. Jack Harries understands the power of storytelling. Opens new window.

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10 Questions …. Kate Behncken, global head, Microsoft Philanthropies

The NonProfit Times

She is focused on local and global initiatives, partnering with nonprofits, governments and the private sector to develop durable solutions and deliver impact at scale. Once I hit university and then started working, I could see how technology was developing fast and going to impact so many sectors in so many ways.

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On the Future of Braille: Thoughts by Radical Braille Advocates

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

One of the biggest reasons is that among people who are blind, braille literacy has been linked with higher education levels, higher likelihood of employment and higher income. federal law supports braille instruction. and critical for the inclusion and empowerment of people in developing countries. Accordingly, U.S.

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Spotlight on South Africa: Nonprofit Profiles from SANGONeT

Tech Soup

Published on SANGONeT's content portal, NGOPulse, the organizations profiled range from education, social outreach, poverty relief, environment, and more. The goal of these case studies is to raise awareness of the impact these nonprofits are making in South Africa. Children and Education. Art and Media. About SANGONet.

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International Women’s Day: Using Technology to Empower Women and Girls

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

In 2016 half a billion women still cannot read, 62 million girls are denied the right to education and 155 countries still have laws that differentiate between men and women. I’ve been committed to working on technology capacity building for organizations serving Women and Girls empowerment.

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Bringing Millions of Books to Billions of People: Making the Book Truly Accessible

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Literacy and access to knowledge underpins just about every social good, from education, to economic development, to health, to women’s empowerment, democracy and respect for human rights. Today, the Marrakesh Treaty has been ratified by more than thirty countries, and went into international effect and law as of last year.

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month: 5 Extraordinary Organizations

Tech Soup

The organization says its mission is "to support, educate, and empower the multicultural communities of North Texas. Through comprehensive social services and educational programs, we create access to opportunities for survivors of human rights abuses and equip youth with skills to become leaders in their own diverse communities.