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19.05.2004 Radio Sagarmatha in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal seeks donations to build its premises. This will help the community radio station, the first and and only one in this area, to help it sustain itself and serve the community it caters to.

23.03.2004 The first Global ICT Summit, with the theme "From Adversity to Success - The World's Best e-Content & e-Creativity Experience", will be held in Hong Kong from 10 to 15 May 2004. This international event is expected to bring together 400 ICT experts and professionals from over 20 countries to share the best practices in e-content and e-creativity as well as to discuss and exchange knowledge and ideas that will shape the future of global ICT development and help bridge the digital divide on an international level.
From:Global ICT Summit Secretariat

17.03.2004 The Global ICT Summit, "From Adversity to Success - The World's Best e-Content & e-Creativity Experience," will be held at Cyberport Hong Kong from May 11-14, 2004. Because the Digital Divide Network is a supporter of the event, supporters can take advantage of a reduced conference registration rate.

19.12.2003 Pambazuka News, a weekly electronic newsletter for social justice in Africa, is seeking donations from its patrons. Five US dollars pay for an organisation in Africa to receive free the newsletter, which is published by Fahamu in association with SANGONeT.

25.11.2003 Do you have access to a web-cam? Or access to a digital camera? The United Nations Volunteers programme has two opportunities for online volunteers and their host organisations to participate in its activities at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). You can submit a short video clip for UNV’s video film or a digital still picture for its exhibition at WSIS.

19.11.2003 Connect for Kids creates interactive presentations designed to make complex policy issues – like the states' budget crises and health insurance for all kids – more understandable. It has now made it easier than ever for you to support this quality resource through donations on the Web or through email.

17.11.2003 Students and education ministry representatives from Egypt, Mexico, South Africa and the United States are coming together for a videoconference conversation on 17 November 2003 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. EST. The conversation will focus on the importance of learning about other countries and other cultures, and the positive role technology can play in international education. The virtual meeting, which will be Webcast live, will be repeated in Mexico, South Africa and Egypt.

14.11.2003 Nominations are being accepted for the UN Public Service Awards for 2003. The awards will recognise institutional contributions made to enhance the role, professionalism, and visibility of public service. One of the categories this year is the application of information and communication technology (ICT) in local government. Last date: 30 November 2003.

14.11.2003 The Helloworld Project is a global interactive text installation combining language, landscapes and communication technology to create a visual dialogue. From December 9 to 12, 2003, during the World Summit on the Information Society, you will be invited to send in messages, either by sending an SMS to a dedicated number or by going to www.helloworldproject.com. These messages will be projected onto mountains and buildings in Geneva, Mumbai, Rio de Janeiro and New York .

07.11.2003 Nominate the individual or organisation you believe has most effectively used information and communication technologies (ICT) to advance development. The US$-100,000 Petersberg Prize will recognise the ICT initiative that has resulted in a clear benefit to the people of a developing country or region in the last 10 years. Deadline: February 1, 2004