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Giving Thanks to 8 Communications Platforms that Changed ICT4D

Giving Thanks to 8 Communications Platforms that Changed ICT4D

Published on: Nov 23 2023 by Wayan Vota - 7 Comments
Today in the USA it is the Thanksgiving holiday, which historically was a day we gave thanks for a bountiful summer harvest and successful preparations for winter....
2 Real-World GenAI Chatbot Solutions for Better Health and Education Impact

2 Real-World GenAI Chatbot Solutions for Better Health and Education Impact

Published on: Sep 14 2023 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on 2 Real-World GenAI Chatbot Solutions for Better Health and Education Impact
Generative AI is at the top of the hype cycle with everyone claiming they have the first or best or newest use in international development. While there is much...
We Must Include Leisure and Entertainment Services in Digital Humanitarian Solutions

We Must Include Leisure and Entertainment Services in Digital Humanitarian Solutions

Published on: Jun 29 2023 by Guest Writer - 1 Comment
Many digital inclusion interventions have been tied to specific developmental goals – enhanced education, use of digital financial services, greater access to...
Apply Now: $250,000 to Use WhatsApp in Your Healthcare Project

Apply Now: $250,000 to Use WhatsApp in Your Healthcare Project

Published on: Jun 19 2023 by Wayan Vota - 9 Comments
Billions of people all over the world use WhatsApp to stay connected to friends and family. It is a key tool to provide vulnerable, disempowered and minority communities...
4 Benefits of Text Messaging Applications for Education Programs

4 Benefits of Text Messaging Applications for Education Programs

Published on: Aug 03 2022 by Guest Writer - 2 Comments
The Rapid Evidence Review of Messaging Apps, SMS & Social Media from the EdTech Hub provides an overview of existing research on the use of mobile phone-based...
Breaking News: NETA is the Future of Humanitarian Assistance

Breaking News: NETA is the Future of Humanitarian Assistance

Published on: Apr 01 2022 by Guest Writer - 2 Comments
The future of humanitarian, development, and peacekeeping assistance is here! Welcome Earthlings! Hello, my name is AID-UN. I am not a humanoid. I am an aid worker...
How to Guide: Teaching on WhatsApp for Grassroots Community Organizers

How to Guide: Teaching on WhatsApp for Grassroots Community Organizers

Published on: Jan 12 2022 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on How to Guide: Teaching on WhatsApp for Grassroots Community Organizers
Grassroot, a civic technology organization based in South Africa, launched a first-of-its-kind leadership development course over the messaging platform WhatsApp...
3 Lessons Learned Championing Local Leadership in Development

3 Lessons Learned Championing Local Leadership in Development

Published on: Aug 12 2021 by Catholic Relief Services - 2 Comments
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the international development and humanitarian sector to adapt to a different operational model, with most international staff...
3 Ways to Make Digital Health Services Work for Everyone

3 Ways to Make Digital Health Services Work for Everyone

Published on: Jun 17 2021 by Guest Writer - 5 Comments
The acceleration of digital health services during the pandemic has been accompanied by growing concerns about the ‘digital divide’ in global healthcare. The...
Apply Now: $500,000 WhatsApp Grants for Social Justice Organizations

Apply Now: $500,000 WhatsApp Grants for Social Justice Organizations

Published on: Apr 05 2021 by Wayan Vota - 25 Comments
Billions of people all over the world use WhatsApp to stay connected to friends and family. Governments, NGOs and charities use WhatsApp to support COVID-19 digital...
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