Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 23, 2014

Highlights of this Update: Human Rights Global Literacy Benetech Labs and Board of Directors Human Rights In the age of hyper-surveillance, it is clear that at-risk human rights defenders are no longer the only ones who need the know-how to protect sensitive information. I encourage you to read his powerful story on our website.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 4, 2012

However, the 5 percent given to international causes reflected a 15.3 This level of increased global philanthropy is worth a further look. government aid, capital investment, philanthropy and remittances. Both papers serve as resources for this blog post, which touches on only a few aspects of this global generosity.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 5, 2011

This was originally posted on the TechSoup Global Blog and was authored by Keisha Taylor. A Review of the “Scenarios for the Future of Technology and International Development” Report. It examines how philanthropy and technology are now interlinked for development initiatives.

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Global Giving

MARCH 7, 2019

dollars and British pounds, and donors in India and East Africa can contribute in their local currencies via our partnerships with ImpactGuru and M-Changa. Part of being “GlobalGiving” is making sure we’re helping members of our community literally give globally! The Big Question. GlobalGiving accepts donations in U.S. Why It Matters.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 5, 2011

Women are underrepresented in the field of technology, and it’s a global problem. Symantec’s grant is applied toward their Global Partnership Businesswomen’s Network in the Middle East and North Africa. Corporate Philanthropy and the Nonprofit Sector. Symantec Supports Women in Technology.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 22, 2011

students with a global audience. They also expand their reach through partnerships and activities with organizations such as Human Rights Watch International, PBS Foundation, Peapod Foundation, and local film festivals, among others. December is Human Rights Month, and it inspired some great work.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 16, 2015

The current population of Gen Z is estimated to be about 2 billion, or 27 percent of the global population. While there are larger numbers of Gen Z in India, China and Nigeria compared to UK or US, they are truly a global organization. Be Prepared to Be Blown Away by Gen Z. They are not content to just sit and click.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

If you don't have a local group (I can help fix that problem! ), there are also free online guides and a global Twitter chat October 5 using the hashtag #storymakers2017. The targets need to be linked like so: --> Jump to events in North America , or go international with events in. Mumbai, India: Storymakers 2017.

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Tech Soup

MAY 7, 2013

This is technology for good news from India. Now the bad news: the international NGO sector saw a decline in online giving. Find a summary of the report by Chronicle of Philanthropy's Nicole Wallace. It's mind boggling how something like this could be harnessed for digital inclusion and social sector organizations.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 6, 2010

" It's just like a girls' night out, but with a twist" - Marsha Wallace, Dining for Women, Founder Women + food + learning + philanthropy + fun = Dining for Women. It's sort of a new form of philanthropy, where average people can be really engaged, make a huge, huge, huge difference, and have a lot of fun at the same time.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 24, 2012

I organized and moderated a panel called “ Women Who Tech Globally.” This is a common experience when you attempt to facilitate global presentations, discussions or peer groups. I work as a trainer and capacity builder for nonprofits and technology and more lately social media and networked approaches.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 28, 2007

She is donating 100 percent of the royalties from the book to the Global Fund for Women. And, at a time when the international women's movement is facing challenges, it would be great to have a reminder that good news is going on, that good work is being done, that progress is happening. Paola Gianturco: My name is Paola Gianturco.

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Have Fun - Do Good

APRIL 2, 2008

Kavita Ramdas, President and CEO, Global Fund for Women. Kavita Ramdas is the President and CEO of the nonprofit, the Global Fund for Women. I think it's worth it (: Kavita Ramdas: The Global Fund for Women is the largest independent, publicly supported grant-making foundation to advance women's human rights internationally.

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