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Report: Conflict Has 114 Million People Displaced

The NonProfit Times

Russia continues to wage war on Ukraine now with the help of North Korea, civilians suffer as military fights militia in Sudan and a bloody conflict has set in three years on from a military coup in Myanmar. Long-established tenets of international human rights and humanitarian laws are being flouted.

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GIS Put to Use in Myanmar

NTEN

It had been awhile since I'd played with Google Earth, but Jim Prosser at Direct Relief International gave me a good reason this morning: DRI has used GE to map the official health clinics and hospitals in Myanmar. Direct Relief International's COO, Annie Maxwell, has written about the project on the Google Earth blog.

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6 Ideas for Using the Instagram Donation Sticker to Raise Money

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) shares attention-grabbing staff stories from the front lines, to raise awareness of international crises such as the violent campaign against the Rohingya people in Myanmar: View Story. In terms of posting cadence – how much should you post? Well, it depends!

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82 Fundraising and Social Media Stats for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

International Giving. The top countries where individuals give the most often (not necessarily the most money) are (1) Myanmar, (2) The United States, (3) New Zealand, (4) Australia, and ; (5) Ireland ( Charities Aid Foundation World Giving Index ). Click to Tweet. Email Fundraising.

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Youth Programs Benefit from Microsoft Donations

Tech Soup

Speaking of impact, London, England-based Childreach International works in partnership with local communities in the developing world to help improve children’s access to healthcare, education, child rights, and protection. In the past year, Childreach International has impacted the lives of over 70,000 children. software.

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Why is Sopheap Wearing a Red T-Shirt?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Kalabird, an expat Cambodian blogger who is now back in the US, has written an excellent piece entitled " Empowering Myanmar, One Blog at a Time " I also learned on Facebook that today is: IN SUPPORT OF OUR BRAVE FRIENDS IN BURMA: MAY ALL PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD WEAR A RED SHIRT ON FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 28.

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Crafting Sticky, Emotional Stories That Reach Your Audience (Part 2)

Tech Soup

Myanmar Fisherman Goes Home After 22 Years as a Slave by Margie Mason. Tanya Hutchins, who produces videos with the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers, reminded us at our NetSquared DC event that listening is crucial. Scroll through the first few paragraphs of these excellent stories: In D.C.,

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