25.11.2003
UNESCO has joined six expert organisations in the ItrainOnline initiative, an online service that aims to tackle challenges faced by the developing world in ICT. This initiative was created to help Internet and computer users sharpen their individual skills and play a key role in bridging the knowledge gap. OneWorld is one of the six partners in the initiative.
24.11.2003
NetAid is gearing up for International Volunteer Day on December 5 with an online campaign. Organisations that host online volunteers are encouraged to use this day to highlight the impact online volunteers make to their organisations and the communities they serve. Online volunteers are invited to share their stories about volunteering online.
19.11.2003
On the occasion of the International Education Week, iEARN along with the Global Nomads Group presented "The Role of Technology in International Education” a videoconference between representatives of education ministries and students from Egypt, Mexico, South Africa and USA.
19.11.2003
CJSR, a non-profit radio station run by 200+ volunteers in Edmonton, Canada, needs students and non-students who are interested in becoming DJs, working in news, or just helping out behind the scenes. CJSR is now looking for new volunteers, especially women! If you want to get involved, attend their next new volunteer meeting on 23 November 2003, which is for women only!
12.11.2003
The Advocacy Project has developed an interactive Website, eRiders.net, to help eRiders learn, network and share, and to help NGOs find them. eRiders, often called "circuit riders" in the US, are technology consultants who provide ICT support to nonprofits and activists in a particular region or within a particular service sector.
Making calls over net technology is changing the face of phones. New technology to make voice calls over broadband has hit UK High Streets with the launch of Freetalk in Dixons, Currys, The Link and PC World.
Networked Intelligence for Development is a Toronto based network of independent consultants and trainers specializing in new media, information and communication technologies (ICTs), the creative industries and international development. Our consultants have held senior positions in multilateral organizations, governmental and intergovernmental organizations, broadcasting and media institutions, research institutes and non-governmental organizations.
The Digital Divide Network, a project of the Benton Foundation, examines the digital divide from many perspectives. The Web site offers a range of information, tools and resources that help practitioners stay on top of digital divide developments.
