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Social Media for Nonprofits (#sm4np) NYC recap

February 1st, 2012 · 2 Comments

It’s been a while since I attended a conference, and was happy to have the opportunity on Monday at the Social Media for Nonprofits event which I’d missed in August. Here are some highlights: Beth Kanter discussed the importance of curation, and skyped in the best curator she’s come across: @RobinGood. He mentioned many tricks and [...]

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Tags: activism · technology

Blogging with WiserEarth

December 14th, 2011 · No Comments

I’ve been helping WiserEarth with some blog posts as they are in their annual fundraising period. I have discovered lots of interesting work that their members are doing all around the world. It’s been quite inspiring for me! Please check out the posts below. Permaculture flourishing in the Amazon: “I saw poverty all my life” Carla tells [...]

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Tags: activism · empowerment · environment · expat life · health & well-being · human development

Green Film Montage up on WiserEarth

November 3rd, 2011 · 2 Comments

Here’s an excerpt, read the full post on Green Films on the WiserEarth blog. Moving back to the US after nearly five years in India, I was very much aware that my carbon footprint was about to increase substantially. Every time I visited, I’d gasp in horror at the packaging waste, the lights left on [...]

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Tags: activism · culture · environment · media

Mobile Media Toolkit by MobileActive.org

October 28th, 2011 · No Comments

I’ve been with MobileActive.org for one month now, working as an intern on communications for the Mobile Media Toolkit project. The toolkit aims to be an all-inclusive asset for media creators of all persuasions. The site is now available in Spanish, Russian and Arabic translations and we expect to add more languages in the near future! [...]

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Tags: activism · education · media · technology

How Come? Ericksson’s Networked Society Interview for #SocialGood

October 18th, 2011 · No Comments

While at the Mashable Social Good Summit, I was interviewed for Ericksson’s Networked Society “How Come?” series. Was surprised to see my video just near Pete Cashmore  You might have noticed that I enjoy asking questions only slightly less than finding answers! This was the first time I’ve been recorded while doing so, though… I’m [...]

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Tags: activism · economic development · technology