On Quit Facebook Day, I learned that longtime blogger PEARLBEAR has said goodbye to Twitter
Submitted by Tobias Eigen on 31 May, 2010 - 16:43
I came across the following interesting tweet today that gave me pause:
May 2010
Submitted by Tobias Eigen on 31 May, 2010 - 16:43
Tactical Dialogue: Using Radio to Empower and Engage Communities - May 26 to June 1
Submitted by Kristin Antin on 28 May, 2010 - 23:30
Join New Tactics for a dialogue on Using Radio to Empower and Engage Communities from May 26 to June 1, 2010. Human Rights groups are finding new ways to reach their audience through radio. This dialogue will bring together human rights practitioners using community radio to empower communities, shortwave radio to reach communities limited by government-run media and radio stations, and other innovative uses of audio to share critical informati
Egyptian activists use mobile phones to alert their networks of harassment or arrest by police
Submitted by Kristin Antin on 28 May, 2010 - 23:28
Activists, bloggers, journalists and students in Egypt are using their mobile phones to alert their networks if they are in danger or have been arrested using SMS text messaging and the micro-blogging service Twitter. Egyptian activists who have informed their network of arrest by police have proved this to be an effective means of getting the word out quickly of their detention so that fellow activists can pressure the government for a quick release, or mount a longer-term campaign in the result of formal charges.
Symantec: Funding technology that's fueling sustainable social change in South Africa
Submitted by Lisa Kays on 28 May, 2010 - 19:34
In Guguletu, South Africa, a woman named Linda provides care for eight children who have no home of their own. Linda knows each of the children’s stories, ages, and names.
Except for one.
Linda can’t tell you the name of one of the girls, because she hasn’t spoken since arriving at Linda’s home with no documentation or other information. Though physically healthy, the child remains silent. Linda worries that she was previously literally locked up alone somewhere.
Drupal in Dakar: a Community on the Move
Submitted by Joeri Poesen on 25 May, 2010 - 15:21
A little under a month ago we helped organize the first of what we hope to be many regular Drupal meetups in and around Senegal and the rest of West Africa. The Dakar Linux User Group and the Agence Universitaire Francophone graciously offered their facilities for an afternoon dedicated to introducing Drupal.
Clitoraid Update
Submitted by Sokari Ekine on 25 May, 2010 - 02:38
The Clitoraid Campaign now has its own campaign page. You can find full details of the events leading up to the start of the campaign to the present at http://bit.ly/9okGBF
In Amsterdam? Meet up with Kabissa founder Tobias Eigen to talk East Africa on May 29
Submitted by Tobias Eigen on 24 May, 2010 - 12:03
I am coming to Amsterdam this week for the Global Reporting Initiative conference and would like to take the opportunity to also meet up with some of the great people in Amsterdam I have been hearing about who are working on innovative projects in East Africa. Rolf Kleef has kindly helped identify a venue, make sure we have sufficient coffee and a nearby brewery to celebrate afterwards.
Africa Unsigned
Submitted by Kay Verdon on 24 May, 2010 - 11:10
In the run up to its launch on June 24th in Amsterdam, AfricaUnsigned.com has started a campaign to kick start a community of supporters capable of creating a buzz about the project. The prize is a return flight to Africa to meet your favourite AU artist.
For more information go to www.africaunsigned.com.
We say, let there be no more avoidable and preventable road traffic accidents in Nigeria
Submitted by Prince Fidelis Nnadi on 22 May, 2010 - 06:13
Accident Prevention & Rescue Initiative, a Non-Governmental Organization promoting road traffic safety, is calling on the Federal Government of Nigeria to investigate the current high rate of road traffic accidents, injuries and deaths in Nigeria. It is obvious that Nigeria is among developing countries with poor road traffic safety facilities.
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One Week to Net2 Camp Africa in Douala, Cameroon
Submitted by Claire Sale on 21 May, 2010 - 17:22
The first in a series of six NetSquared Camps is next Saturday! This event, hosted in Douala, Cameroon, is free to attend and there is still time for you to register! Take a look at the info below and get involved!