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Category Archives: Africa
Learn the countries of the world in song with ANIMANIACS
I could watch this ANIMANIACS video all day, and would recommend that everyone watch it a few times to get a reminder of the big wide world out there. There are some interesting ‘problem’ countries that are glossed over neatly … Continue reading
CALLING ALL DATA HACKERS! Get up to $10k to try out your innovative new idea through Global Integrity Innovation Fund
Are you a data hacker with a new idea you have been wanting to try out that you think will help promote transparency and accountability? Do you need a little extra motivation? Then you will want to head over … Continue reading
Join me for a GlobalGiving webinar about online fundraising and my tips for succeeding in the GlobalGiving Open Challenge
Woohoo! I’m honored to have been invited to lead a webinar next Thursday, 20 September organized by GlobalGiving, by far my favorite online giving platform. I recommend GlobalGiving strongly for all Kabissa members and like it so much that I … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Social Media
Tagged globalgiving, online fundraising, Tobias Eigen, webinar
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Tobias Eigen: Africa is not a country
What is Ignite Bainbridge? In the words of fellow OfficeXpats member Leif Utne: The first-ever Ignite Bainbridge! is less than 24 hours away! Join us tomorrow night (May 16) at the Pavilion for a fun and fast-paced festival of stories and ideas. … Continue reading
On my radar: accessnow.org Protecting the Net in 2012
I just received the mailing below from Brett Solomon at Access Now, and it has gotten my mind spinning on how much work there is to do to “protect the net” and the now billions of people around the world … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Information and Communication Technology, Mobile, Social Media
Tagged Access
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“The next time you come back it’ll be funnier” – Ishmael Beah interview with Jon Stewart
I had the pleasure of joining a Schools for Salone fundraiser in Seattle last Thursday – and Ishmael Beah, author of A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier, was one of the featured speakers. He’s very inspiring – … Continue reading
Naija here I come again – eNigeria 2011 Summit in Abuja
I’ve been invited to speak at the eNigeria Summit in Abuja taking place October 11-13, 2011. The event is organized annually by NITDA, the National Information Technology Development Agency, and promises to be a high level affair. My last contact with … Continue reading
