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A Facebook loophole is allowing politicians around the world to fake support and criticize opponents

The Verge

One case utilizing this loophole took place in Honduras, where administrators operating the Facebook page of the country’s president, Juan Orlando Hernández, created hundreds of Pages to like their own posts and create the appearance of popular support. The company did not dispute the facts of Zhang’s time working at Facebook.

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The “All In” Woman Philanthropist

sgEngage

the #MeToo movement in Asia , reproductive rights activism in Honduras , and the ongoing fight for women’s equality in Iran. Women are drawn to an expanded definition of philanthropy, tapping into all their resources—not just money but also their time, expertise, advocacy, and networks—to support the causes they care about.

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Another Model of Giving: Socially Responsible Small Businesses

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

They have packaging network with a national headquarters and satellites in 14 states and Canada. The organization was founded by Richard Proudfit who was on a medical mission to Honduras after a hurricane ravaged the country. They do this by mobilizing children, teens, and adults volunteers who, package the meals.

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Your NetSquared Holiday Gift!

Tech Soup

Our events are powered by a global network of volunteers dedicated to building strong, self sufficient local communities of nonprofit technology practitioners. NetSquared Honduras in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. We’re a global movement with chapters in 20 countries. NetSquared Manila in the Philippines. December Events.

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Colombia is the 2nd Happiest Place for the Planet

Have Fun - Do Good

Honduras 8. He's creating a network of volunteer doctors who'll regularly visit families in poorer neighborhoods. They shut down one side of divided roads and completely close a bunch of others to create a huge network of streets and paths for pedestrians and cyclists (and any other non-vehicle traffic). Colombia 3. Dominica 5.

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NetSquared Events in May and June

Tech Soup

San Pedro Sula, Honduras: Google Hangout - ¡Primer Meetup NetSquared! Evening Social & Networking. Reception: Evening Social and Networking. Evening Social & Networking. Mukono, Uganda: Net2uganda Computer Training Meetup for Poor Rural Primary School&Community. Monday, May 26. Tuesday, May 27.

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How To Build Community Using Social Media

CauseVox

They would share your request widely with their networks. One of their most popular blog posts is entitled “That time I almost died in Honduras” and the opening line is “We have to go. Success in our crowded online landscape means having the confidence that you could approach your community with an ask, and they would respond.