NetHope in 2020: a year of collective action
By Lance Pierce, CEO, NetHopeThe year 2020 has proven what NetHope Members and partners have known for a long time. Technology is not the future of international development – it’s the now. ‘Unprecedented’ is a word that has been bandied around more than perhaps any other this year. The Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic has adversely affected … Continued
The Patterson Foundation donates $100,000 to support NetHope’s response to Hurricane Eta and Iota
The Patterson Foundation has generously contributed $100,000 towards NetHope’s work to restore telecommunication abilities for hurricane-affected communities in Central America. The Patterson Foundation hopes its donation will spur other organizations to also support NetHope’s disaster response.“Connectivity has become a vital resource during times of crisis and upheaval, and our nonprofit Member organizations rely on us … Continued
NetHope launches new toolkit to scale AI Ethics conversations among nonprofits
By Leila Toplic, Lead for Emerging Technologies Initiative at NetHope, and Nora Lindstrom, Global Lead for Digital Development at Plan InternationalToday, NetHope has released the first installment of the AI Ethics for Nonprofits toolkit! This toolkit will help nonprofit organizations who are exploring, developing or using Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning in humanitarian and international development contexts … Continued
NetHope responds to Hurricane Iota
Connectivity and communication equipment have been identified as some of the key needs of people affected by Hurricane Iota in Nicaragua. NetHope has deployed expert staff to assess the situation and help in the response.Hundreds of thousands of people have been affected by Hurricane Iota, a category 5 hurricane that has caused destruction across Central … Continued
Building responsible digital organizations in the nonprofit sector. It’s imperative.
Rapid advances in technology are enabling nonprofit organizations to reach and support more people, more effectively. But as we embrace powerful technologies, we must do so responsibly – considering the very real risks, alongside the tremendous benefits. How do we build cultures of responsible innovation and ensure we’re intentional in our use of technology?By Leila … Continued
NetHope Board appoints Lance Pierce as NetHope CEO
PRESS RELEASE October 29, 2020 NetHope Communications Team Communications@NetHope.org The NetHope Board is delighted to announce the appointment of Lance Pierce as the next NetHope CEO.Lance has a distinguished track record as a leader of organizations that have made a positive, measurable and widely recognized impact in sustainable development, corporate responsibility, sustainable investing and climate change. He has … Continued