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Using Technology to Build Transparency That Brings Long-Term Support

Allegiance Group

You say my donation will support this program, but how can I trust you?” But beyond reporting standards, transparency is critical to building long-term, loyal support among your donors. Also, boards or watchdog agencies govern nonprofits to ensure donations are well-spent. “Where does my donation go?” “How

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CEO’s Update: Fall 2014

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

We did very well, and with the Skoll Foundation’s matching support, each gift to our campaign more than doubled its impact. As we look forward to 2015, we recognize that much work remains to be done, and we definitely need your continued support. It’s not too late to pledge your support for our work.

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FSD Africa expands insurtech accelerator program to Ghana and Nigeria

TechCrunch

But the market might soon change as innovative products that run on micropayment or pay-per-use frameworks emerge under the support of institutions like the U.K.-funded And we’re excited to support the development of similar programs like this across the region,” Massingham said. funded Financial Sector Deepening (FSD) Africa.

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Kenyan insurtech startup Pula raises $6M Series A to derisk smallholder farmers across Africa

TechCrunch

The raise comes after Pula closed $1 million in seed investment from Rocher Participations with support from Accion Venture Lab, Omidyar Network and several angel investors in 2018. . Also, we work together with government subsidy programs since they’re also interested in protecting their farmers.” million farmers.

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Clean energy firm Husk signs UN energy compact as it begins solar mini-grid expansion in Nigeria, rest of Africa

TechCrunch

The commitment is contained under the 24/7 Carbon-free Energy Compact , by leading energy buyers, suppliers, equipment manufacturers and governments, representing a global effort to accelerate the uptake of carbon-free electricity as a way of averting the perilous effects of climate change. Image Credits: Husk Power Systems.

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mPharma raises $35million in round participated by Tinder co-founder’s JAM fund, Bharti executive

TechCrunch

The new funding, mPharma co-founder and CEO Gregory Rockson told TechCrunch, will be used to build the startup’s data infrastructure, triple its talent pool over the next three years and support expansion plans in its current and new markets. It is also rolling out an e-commerce platform for pharmaceuticals. “We

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Health tech startup mPharma acquires Vine Pharmacy, enters Uganda

TechCrunch

Abraaj also grew the pharmacy’s wholesale business, supplied government agencies and health institutions, and expanded to include personalized patient care through home visits. . Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Zambia, Malawi and Rwanda are the other markets the tech startup has operations in. The firm also partnered with Mt.

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