Author: Rostand De Grasse
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Guide to Volunteering with Humanitarian Organizations
“`html Volunteering with a humanitarian organization allows you to make a significant impact on the lives of those in need across the globe. This blog post will guide you through various ways to get involved, from medical and nursing programs to administrative roles and fundraising opportunities. You’ll find detailed information on current volunteer opportunities and…
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Understanding the Key Objectives of Humanitarian Organizations
The Comprehensive Goals of Humanitarian Organizations: Creating Lifelines in Crisis Humanitarian organizations are unsung heroes that act swiftly and decisively when disaster strikes. These organizations have diverse and vital goals aimed at saving lives, alleviating suffering, and maintaining human dignity during and post-humanitarian crises. From providing immediate food and medical relief to rebuilding communities and…
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Kickstarting Compassion: A Guide to Starting Your Own Humanitarian Organization
Starting a humanitarian organization is a noble endeavor that can lead to significant positive impacts; however, it comes with its share of complexities. This comprehensive guide aims to ease the process by addressing pivotal aspects such as navigating the Ontario Business Registry, understanding relevant laws, securing funding and financial assistance, conducting in-depth research, and staying…
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HumaniNet – RBGAN Overview
HumaniNet – RBGAN Overview RBGAN: the Next Step Toward Portable Broadband back to SatCom index page by Gregg Swanson Posted: 4/15/2004 Over the past year, HumaniNet has assisted over 20 humanitarian and missionary organizations in procuring and testing a new way to communicate from remote areas: the Regional Broadband Global Area Network, or RBGAN, introduced…
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HumaniNet ICT Features
HumaniNet ICT Features Twelve FREE Tips: Be Sure Your BGAN is Ready and Tuned Up! December 16, 2012 For BGAN users, especially emergency responders, here are a dozen things you should do periodically to be sure your terminal is “ready for prime time.” This is like changing the oil in your vehicle – not something…
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HumaniNet – Satellite Communications
HumaniNet – Satellite Communications Satellite Communications: Internet access in remote areas back to HumaniNet ICT Information Service Three trends have characterized this growing field over the last three years: greater portability, improved performance, and lower costs. This section presents information that is relevant to the environment in which humanitarian and missionary organizations operate. General What…
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HumaniNet – Webinar: Intel’s Emerging Market Strategy
HumaniNet – Webinar: Intel’s Emerging Market Strategy Webinar, April 21, 2006: Intel’s Emerging Market Strategy: Sustainable Computing for Developing Countries with Jeff Galinovsky, Strategic Initiative Manager, NGO Channel Emerging Market Platform Group (EPMG), Intel Corporation 1:00 PM EST/10:00 AM PST – 90 Minutes Co-hosted by HumaniNet and N-TEN. The Webinar sponsor is ReadyTalk. Last Updated:…
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HumaniNet ICT Features
HumaniNet ICT Features How much power does your laptop need? By Larry Bentley Editor’s note: we are pleased to present this article by Larry Bentley, a HumaniNet volunteer in Plano, Texas who is leading our new mobile power information sharing cluster. Larry is a senior electrical engineer with Verizon and has extensive experience in power…
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HumaniNet Events
HumaniNet Events “Sim Day” in Portland , Oregon – June 15, 2006 An actual Humanitarian Information Center (HIC) in Banda Aceh, Indonesia supporting tsunami relief. HumaniNet’s Simulation Day will feature a HIC operated by experienced relief volunteers. Diamond Sponsor Participating Organizations Who is invited – anyone with an interest in technologies for disaster relief. There…
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Humaninet.org
Humaninet.org Can Wireless Networks Bridge the Digital Divide? About the HumaniNet Web Information Service We would like to hear your ideas for articles on technology that supports humanitarian aid and relief. Please email your thoughts to feedback@humaninet.org. Thank you. Written for HumaniNet by Mauro Calvi, CGNet How Wireless LAN technology is bringing the Internet to…