Category: Tech4Good
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Earth: It Gives You a Lifetime, Can You Give It an Hour?
Dell Blog – 3.23.18 (3.22.18) This Saturday (March 24) at 8:30 pm, millions of people, businesses and landmarks around the globe will set aside an hour to host events, switch off their lights and make some noise for action on climate change. Read more: Earth: It Gives You a Lifetime, Can You Give It an…
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Helping to END World Water Day on March 22
Jasco Blog – 3.22.18 (3.21.18) 50% of the net proceeds from every EcoSurvivor purchase helps fuel Water4’s mission to end this crisis in our lifetime by training local entrepreneurs to start their own businesses, drill their own wells and become local engines of change. Read more: Helping to END World Water Day on March 22
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VR for Good Creators Lab Returns for Third Year: Applications Now Open
Oculus Blog – 3.20.18 (3.19.18) We’re committed to funding innovative and artistic VR experiences that push the boundaries of the medium and challenge audiences’ preconceptions about the world. Today, we’re excited to announce the launch of VR for Good’s 2018 Creators Lab program. Read more: VR for Good Creators Lab Returns for Third Year: Applications…
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DJI Stories – Behind the Scenes: Kingdom of the Wild
DJI YouTube Channel – 3.9.18 (3.3.18) To promote wildlife conservation in Namibia, award-winning filmmaker Mike Bishop teamed up with the Cheetah Conservation Fund and the Erindi Private Game Reserve to shoot an aerial short film showcasing the region’s animals and landscapes. Follow his journey as he uses the Phantom 4 Pro to capture incredible images…
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Ashley Chloe Inc. Presses for Progress
Ashley Chloe Blog – 3.5.18 International Women’s Day is not just about recognizing economic disparity. It’s also about celebrating the social, cultural, and political achievements made by women. There are many ways to push for gender parity as individuals. Read more: Ashley Chloe Inc. Presses for Progress
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Black Girls Code with littleBits on Good Morning America!
littleBits Blog – 2.28.18 (2.23.18) littleBits was so excited to be featured as the STEAM learning tool for the organization Black Girls Code on Good Morning America! In celebration of Black History Month, GMA featured Black Girls Code, an organization empowering young African-American girls to get involved in STEM programs and find jobs in the…
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Larry Fitzgerald goes from field to philanthropy
Microsoft YouTube Channel – 2.23.18 As a student, NFL superstar Larry Fitzgerald made a promise to his Mom that he’d stay in school and get his degree. Fast forward to today and he’s founded The Larry Fitzgerald First Down Fund as a way of helping students reach their full potential and have access to the…
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Helping young women overcome hurdles to learning computer science
Google Blog – 12.13.18 (12.12.18) Sophie Charlotte uses Open Roberta to teach other females about robotics, helping them overcome the barriers that are preventing them from learning computer science. Read more: Helping young women overcome hurdles to learning computer science
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Female Filmmakers Share How to Drive Change
Dell Blog – Originally published Feb. 2, 2018 A panel discussion with female filmmakers in the Dell Den at Sundance Film Festival resulted in these key takeaways about how we can drive change in film, tech and everywhere. Read more: Female Filmmakers Share How to Drive Change – Direct2Dell
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Verizon partners with New York State to deploy high-speed broadband to 15,500 rural households
Verizon Newsroom – Published Jan. 31, 2018 Verizon has been awarded $70.7 million in Phase 3 of the New NY Broadband Program, which supports Verizon’s deployment of high-speed broadband to more than 15,500 rural locations. Read more: Verizon partners with New York State to deploy high-speed broadband to 15,500 rural households