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GIST Global Innovation through Science & Technology | GIST Tech-I Competition

Mon, 13 May 2013 22:22:21 -0700

GIST Global Innovation through Science & Technology | GIST Tech-I Competition:

This is a great opportunity to submit your executive summary for consideration for this competition. Ugandans are eligible to participate, however US citizens are not. See the site below for the complete list of eligible countries.

Tech-I is designed to encourage and support technology and science entrepreneurs to launch and/or grow a company in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Turkey through:
- Training and mentorship with successful entrepreneurs, angel investors, and venture capitalists
- Networking opportunities
- Seed funding

Application instructions: http://bit.ly/101XN8w

Rock Climbing Challenge

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:54:36 -0700

Rock Climbing Challenge:

The gorgeous photography of Kagulu Hill in the Buyende district of Uganda from Edward Echwalu Photography demonstrates the beauty of Uganda and its people.

http://bit.ly/10TvmVG

A Web Series About Africa's Entrepreneurs, Creatives and Technologists

Sun, 12 May 2013 20:09:25 -0700

A Web Series About Africa's Entrepreneurs, Creatives and Technologists:

We’re looking forward to following this initiative!

We love to hear how U-TOUCH IT training is changing lives in...

Wed, 01 May 2013 10:40:14 -0700

We love to hear how U-TOUCH IT training is changing lives in Uganda.

Akanyo was unemployed and dreamed of a better life as a secretary. After completing her training at the Pader U-TOUCH Digital Center, she became a secretary working with the Education Department of the district government. Her responsibilities include managing data for the district and preparing monthly reports.

“I encourage everybody, especially the girls, to take this opportunity and learn how to use computers. I was able to get this job because of my computer certificate from U-TOUCH. This job has transformed my life.” http://on.fb.me/11VW4B4

Business4Better Conference and Expo - The Community Partnership Movement

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:39:42 -0700

Business4Better Conference and Expo - The Community Partnership Movement:

We have exciting news! U-TOUCH will be at the Business4Better Conference and Expo in Anaheim on May 1 & 2. Stop by booth 562 and say hi!

Business4Better brings together midsized business, large corporations and nonprofits to truly define mutually beneficial partnerships.

http://bit.ly/ZScCXr

Girls In ICT | Expanding horizons and changing attitudes

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:56:54 -0700

Girls In ICT | Expanding horizons and changing attitudes:

Today is International Girls in ICT Day!

Learn more about how technology empowers girls and benefits entire communities. At U-TOUCH we’ve seen the results firsthand!

Young Innovators Competition 2013

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 07:09:14 -0700

Young Innovators Competition 2013:

Are you up for a challenge?

Open to 18-26 year-olds worldwide, the Young Innovators’ Competition is looking for concrete solutions using cutting-edge technology to one of six Global Challenges developed in partnership with specialized UN agencies and leading private sector players.

http://bit.ly/14Sc8bI

http://www.facebook.com/events/297420023724095/

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 22:09:39 -0700

http://www.facebook.com/events/297420023724095/:

Isn’t technology great?!? With basic computer skills and Internet access you can chat live with leaders around the world.

We have something exciting planned… Can you guess what...

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:25:31 -0700

We have something exciting planned… Can you guess what we’re celebrating?

June 15th, 2013 6pm - 10pm PST http://on.fb.me/17TmtTf

typicalugandan: Shops in Owino Market, Kampala, Uganda....

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:22:31 -0700

typicalugandan:

Shops in Owino Market, Kampala, Uganda. (Photography by Boris Matous)

Be the light. http://on.fb.me/XEtcfC

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:56:11 -0700

Be the light. http://on.fb.me/XEtcfC

50 Tips for African Photographers

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:24:17 -0700

50 Tips for African Photographers:

Whether you are a photographer in Africa or elsewhere in the world these are great tips from Edward Echwalu Photography.

Have any stories of the good you see in your community? ...

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:25:09 -0700

Have any stories of the good you see in your community?

We’d love to hear them! http://on.fb.me/10MhHSr

Pivot East 2013 Entries

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 04:24:39 -0700

Pivot East 2013 Entries:

Mobile Startups, follow the link for details.

The Global Neighborhood Challenge

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:54:53 -0700

The Global Neighborhood Challenge:

Are you pioneering a neighborhood-level project so awesome that you think it should happen everywhere? GOOD’s Global Citizenship Project is looking for five community innovators from around the globe with creative and scalable projects that strengthen the social fabric of their communities.

Submit your entry and you could win a trip to Los Angeles to participate in the fellowship.

Women’s Empowerment International

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:09:29 -0700

Women’s Empowerment International:

Many great things come from failure.

Fail fast, Learn from the experience and Move on.

Volunteer (San Diego): Executive Assistant (EA) to the Executive Director

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 18:09:09 -0700

Volunteer (San Diego): Executive Assistant (EA) to the Executive Director:

In San Diego, highly organized and have a strong desire to help disadvantaged communities bridge the digital divide? U-TOUCH has a volunteer opportunity for an Executive Assistant to the Executive Director of U-TOUCH.

halftheskymovement: Desmond Tutu - Human Rights Activist Photo...

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 14:26:42 -0700

halftheskymovement:

Desmond Tutu - Human Rights Activist

Photo courtesy : Dale Frost, Port of San Diego

World Water Day is held annually on 22 March as a means of...

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 09:40:42 -0700

World Water Day is held annually on 22 March as a means of focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.

U-TOUCH beneficiaries use the power of the internet to research water issues, seeking solutions that have the potential to change lives in their communities. http://on.fb.me/YwnfhV

njacknis: Rockefeller Foundation Medal For Betaville Last...

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 08:48:00 -0700

njacknis:

Rockefeller Foundation Medal For Betaville

Last Thursday night, the Rockefeller Foundation had its (Storm Sandy-delayed) ceremony for the winners of the 2012 Jane Jacobs medals. My co-founder of the Gotham Innovation Greenhouse won the award for Technology and Innovation — the first time such an award has been made.

In this video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9SSn0JQuS0), Carl presents some of the ideas that led to this award, including Betaville and its use by a global community in the Open Line Studio project of the Gotham Innovation Greenhouse.

© 2013 Norman Jacknis

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