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Now, You Can Send Your Solidarity Xmas Cards using Iwith.org

clara@iwith.org (Clara Garcia) — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:32:00 +0100

The cards have the solidarity message from Iwith.org, a non lucrative organization that works with New Technologies for the development of the most disadvantaged.Many organizations and also NGOs have sent in beautiful designs that will help to make known their selfless and altruistic work.

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Iwith.org greetings cards competition: opening!

alexandros@iwith.org (Alexandros Papageorgiou) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:49:00 +0100

From the Iwith.org portal, your designs will be used to create virtual Christmas cards that will be sent all over the world. The initiative is guaranteed by the massive success of our previous competitions.

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Impressions of the Second European Volunteer Congress

ramon@iwith.org (Ramon Bartomeus) — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 18:50:00 +0100

This week we are immersed in the Second European Volunteer Congress and it is a good occasion to share impressions and as the Director, Violant Cervera said, “This Congress has to be different and serve a purpose.”

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One Day on Earth: Help Document the World's Story

alexandros@iwith.org (Alexandros Papageorgiou) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:43:00 +0100

This is about an extraordinary project aspiring to create an open shareable archive and documentary film of the world on 11/11/11. Global collaboration through media creation is the ultimate goal, on a scale never seen before.

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How to create an effective social media strategy?

ola@bocatics.org (Ola Zemke) — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:46:00 +0100

Creating and managing online content has never been so complicated. Facebook, Google +, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, Blogs…. Which social media tools choose to have an effective social media strategy?

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Which is the preferred formula for the solidary internet users to give donations ?

alexandros@bocatics.org (Alexandros Papageorgiou) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:23:00 +0100

iWith.org conducted the research “Solidarity and Me” with the collaboration of over 28 NGOs.
The development was done by TwoMuch research studio and Netquest that surveyed over 2500 internet users in Spain and all over the world about their preferences to donate and support charitable causes and NGOs.

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How many internet users are willing to support your cause ?

alexandros@bocatics.org (Alexandros Papageorgiou) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:13:00 +0100

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The 8 actions that the solidary internet users do to support their favorite causes.

alexandros@bocatics.org (Alexandros Papageorgiou) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:53:00 +0100

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The 4 characteristics of citizens with high potential to support solidarity causes through the ...

alexandros@bocatics.org (Alexandros Papageorgiou) — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:18:00 +0100

iWith.org conducted the research “Solidarity and Me” with the collaboration of over 28 NGOs. The development was done by Two Much research studio and Netquest that surveyed over 2500 internet users in Spain and all over the world about their preferences to donate and support charitable causes and NGOs.

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4 factors of discouragement that will drive your supporters away

alexandros@bocatics.org (Alexandros Papageorgiou) — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:35:00 +0100

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7 communication virtues that will attract contributions to your solidarity project.

alexandros@bocatics.org (Alexandros Papageorgiou) — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:31:00 +0100

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Quepuedohaceryo: New application for facebook launched by Hazloposible Foundation

paraskevi@bocatics.org (Nikos Dalavouras) — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 13:59:00 +0100

Fundacion hazloposible is an non-profit organization which aims to impulse the innovative interaction and participation of the society in causes related to solidarity, through the use of new technologies.

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Survey solidarity and me

paraskevi@iwith.org (Paraskevi Fotoglou) — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 17:05:00 +0100

iWith.org foundation is promoting an international sociology study collecting people’s opinions on their personal attitudes towards solidarity.

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Communication and Identity: Why this is important to NGOs

rene@iwith.org (René Villa) — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 10:56:00 +0100

NGOs and other non-profit organizations must reinforce and reestablish their identity as a powerful and recognizable brand. Communication is very important for non-profit organizations, between each other and to the public. Otherwise, how else would NGOs be able to differentiate themselves from each other?

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New HTML Editor - command's explanation

clara@iwith.org (Clara Garcia) — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 08:54:00 +0100

In this article you can find the explenation of every single command from HTML Editor.

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Facebook: New Resources Centre for Non Profits

rene@bocatics.org (René Villa) — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 08:28:00 +0100

Facebook is one of the most popular websites on the internet. With over 500 million members in about 7 years, it would easily be considered the third largest country in the world, even ahead of the United States!

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We are speaking about the Internet at Cosmocaixa

ramon@iwith.org (Ramon Bartomeus) — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 15:07:00 +0100

On the occasion of the Fourth International Meeting on Recycling, iWith.org was invited to Cosmocaixa to speak about what is happening on the Internet and how the Internet affects the world of recycling.

The programme was carefully carried out by the "Gremi de Recuperació", and includes Ramon Bartomeus’ report on new ways in which social networks can be used. iWith is involved in many environmental protection projects and the report will highlight some important experiences such as those of ACESER and RETORNA.

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Nobel Peace Prize 2011 for African Women: NOPPAW

claudio@iwith.org (Claudio Molino) — Tue, 31 May 2011 16:02:00 +0100

African women are the backbone of their continent and a credible alternative for a new and more humane society. That's why Italy is supporting their nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize 2011.

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Internet: Land of opportunities

ramon@iwith.org (Ramon Bartomeus) — Fri, 20 May 2011 14:29:00 +0100

A look at Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Delicious, LinkedIn, SlideShare, RSS, Google... on the occasion of the IV Encuentro Internacional de la Recuperación

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Will you carry on paying the difference? 6 reasons to take action and give a re-cycling a go

claudio@iwith.org (Claudio Molino) — Thu, 19 May 2011 13:17:00 +0100

Did you know that in Spain we recycle 30% of yellow container plastic packaging? And that it is you and the environment that pays the cost of dealing with the rest? NGO ecologists, unions and the recycling industry have gone into action to turn the situation round. Join the gang!

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Students from the United States are working with us: they study, learn, help and have fun

xavila@corresponsaldepaz.org (Xtina Avila Zesatti) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 12:34:00 +0100

Would you like to have students who are on their year abroad in Barcelona? If your organisation is a partner of iWith.org, then you can have access to these students via iWith.org.

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Pallapupas, the hospital clowns: ten years of making poorly children laugh

claudio@iwith.org (Claudio Molino) — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 10:50:00 +0100

There are hospitals where the doctors, nurses, anaesthetists and surgeons work alongside people who have doctorates in entertainment, masters in animal imitation and degrees in hugs.

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iWith.org at AIESEC Career Forum

ola@iwith.org (Aleksandra Zemke) — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 14:07:00 +0100

On Friday 8th of April, iWith.org was participating in AIESEC Career Forum in IQS Barcelona.

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Pallapupas

nina@iwith.org (Nina Nina Suriñach Carandell) — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:36:00 +0100

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Improvements in the accordion menu

paraskevi@iwith.org (Paraskevi Fotoglou) — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 10:26:00 +0100

The iWith.org tech team always listens to the petitions and demands of our beneficiaries as well as their needs at all times. This time we have improved the accordion menus.

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iWith.org's International Staff

nina@iwith.org (Nina Suriñach Carandell) — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 16:57:00 +0100

iWith.org would like to present our new international volunteers. They are young people from the United States, Greece, Poland, Mexico, Italy and Hungary, who collaborate with our foundation through various international programs, such as the European Voluntary Service (EVS), the Erasmus Placement and Leonardo of the European Union programs, university internship, or the University of Dreams program.

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iWith.org invited to the IESE, to PIMEC, and co-author of the book "Bones pràctiques"

nina@iwith.org (Nina Suriñach Carandell) — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 13:18:00 +0100

Recently, iWith.org has been involved in different events, where we have shared our knowledge of the uses of the Internet for nonprofits.

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Crowdfunding platforms: the revolution for non-profit organizations

ola@bocatics.org (Aleksandra Zemke) — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:57:00 +0100

Crowdfunding is a new phenomenon in online world, that creates great oportunities for NGO's to raise money for their causes.

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Using technology to understand, engage, serve and retain members

ramon@iwith.org (Ramon Bartomeus) — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:15:00 +0100

Educational seminar organised by OCSA and PIMEC in partnership with iWith.org and run by SIGMA

Attracting and retaining members in highly competitive environments

Globalisation and technological changes have given rise to new challenges for companies and new circumstances at work. In the midst of a recession and with much less aid, many associations are struggling to attract and retain their members, who are now more demanding than ever. Through this seminar, we have taken another step towards creating value in communication with members.

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Mona Foundation: let's avoid the extinction and poor treatment of primates

xavila@corresponsaldepaz.org (Cristina Avila-Zesatti) — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 11:19:00 +0100

Taking care of primates: this is the mission of the Mona Foundation. Chimpanzees used in various shows in Spain and the rest of the world are suffering from abandon and different illnesses as a result of poor treatment by human beings. Do you want know a bit more and maybe adopt a monkey or visit them in their natural habitat? iWith.org will show you how to go about this. At its headquarters in Barcelona throughout the month of March, you can learn a bit more about this organisation and the various ways of helping it.

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iWith.org on Doing Good Doing Well Career Forum 2011

ola@iwith.org (Aleksandra Zemke) — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 11:26:00 +0100

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Youvote.info, create your social campaign or your web poll

ola@iwith.org (Aleksandra Zemke) — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 12:53:00 +0100

Youvote.info is a virtual platform where citizens can express their opinions, ask questions and vote social campaigns.

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ACASC supported by iWith.org

xavila@corresponsaldepaz.org (Cristina Avila-Zesatti) — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 18:57:00 +0100

Did you know that the HIV-Aids virus has caused the deaths of 10,000 people in Catalonia? The ACASC (Citizen's Anti-AIDS Association of Catalonia) has been tackling this social problem, and for more than two decades has focussed all its efforts on improving the quality of life of those living with this suffering.

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Know your NGO better with LinkedIn

ola@iwith.org (Aleksandra Zemke) — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 09:47:00 +0100

LinkedIn is an online social network for business professionals. It's different than other social networking sites, because it is designed for professional networking - connecting with potential partners or finding a job - rather than simply making friends, sharing photos or music.

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Causes Application for Facebook

ola@bocatics.org (Aleksandra Zemke) — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 14:43:00 +0100

Causes is the Facebook Platform that provides the tools so that any Facebook user can rise money for a cause he supports.

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A Profile, a Fan Page or a Group? How NGOs should utilize Facebook to promote their mission?

llarson@knox.edu (Linnea Larson) — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 14:14:00 +0100

A free and easy way to promote your NGO is through Facebook. With over 500 million active users, it is necessary that NGOs utilize the social network to promote their goals and activities. However, on Facebook are three options - a Profile, a Fan Page and a Group - and it is crucial to know which one will best serves your needs.

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Did the Three Kings bring you a new phone? Don't throw it away: Movilízate por la selva!

fede.bogdanowicz@janegoodall.es (Federico Bogdanowicz) — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 16:06:00 +0100

Through “Movilízate por la selva” (mobile recycling campaign), we support the sustainability, peace and conservation of Africa education programmes of the Jane Goodall Institute.

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Jumo, the social network for NGOs

ola@bocatics.org (Aleksandra Zemke) — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 12:04:00 +0100

Jumo, launched by the Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes, offers an unprecedented hub for non-profit groups and organizations: it aims to be a social network for social causes.

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Corresponsal de Paz supported by iWith.org

claudio@iwith.org (Claudio Molino) — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 12:02:00 +0100

Cristina Avila Zessati, chief editor of Corresponsal de Paz, is talking about her peace journalism project: a non-profit, apolitical and self-supporting initiative. The project is possible thanks to iWith.org.

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International Congress of Voluntary Service 1-5 December, Barcelona

ola@iwith.org (Aleksandra Zemke) — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 16:35:00 +0100

Oriol Josa Fresno from Coordinació General de COCAT is talking about the Congress

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Defending the rights and cultures of indigenous peoples with the NGO Survival

pep@iwith.org (Josep Vicens Marín) — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 20:41:00 +0100

Just as we did with fair trade during this last month of October 2010, we are now offering specialists or representatives of Catalonian organisations the opportunity to receive free advice about ICT (Information and Computer Technologies) in our headquarters right in the centre of the Catalonian capital and at the same time look at the Survival range of gifts.

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Use the potencial of online micro-volunteering with Sparked.com

ola@iwith.org (Aleksandra Zemke) — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 14:13:00 +0100

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Sabadell Round Table

ramon@iwith.org (Ramon Bartomeus) — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 13:10:00 +0100

This event scheduled for the day 11/11/2010 has been canceled by Punt del Voluntariat de Sabadell, and will be held in a new date.

The best practices are available in PDF format.

Outstanding examples of good practice will be presented from the book edited by the Autonomous Government of Catalonia's Department of Social Action and Citizenship.

Two projects will be highlighted:

iWith.org, experiences of using new technologies within the context of NGOs
Rauxa, experiences of making the transition from a user of the association to volunteer

Organised by PUNT DEL VOLUNTARIAT DE SABADELL

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FAIRTRADE month on Iwith.org: sharing good coffee with friends and projects

claudio@iwith.org (Claudio Molino) — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 10:36:00 +0100

During the month of October, iWith.org has supported the iniciative FAIRTRADE Month with the Fairtrade Association-Just Trade. Do you want to know how it was done?

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iWith.org family: The foundation supports a youth project in Latvia

margot@iwith.org (Margot Berg) — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 13:14:00 +0100

Margot, a former European volunteer in iWith.org, was supported by the Foundation for her project in Latvia. It is about a website and a reporting on her discovery of the country and interviews with youngsters, Latvian or foreigners.

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Blog Action Day Guest Post: Water & Technology Through History

. (Rubén Berenguel) — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 11:19:00 +0100

This is a guest post for the Blog Action Day 2010, an annual event held every October 15 that unites the world’s bloggers in posting about the same issue on the same day with the aim of sparking a global discussion and driving collective action. This year's topic is water.
Iwith.org thanks Ruben his participation in the Blog Action Day.

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iWith.org plays the leading role in Good Practices at the 4th. Voluntary Sector Workshop

claudio@iwith.org (Claudio Molino) — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 15:29:00 +0100

The fourth Voluntary Sector Workshop, which took place on 1st and 2nd October at the Casa del Mar in Barcelona, focused mainly on two key topics: the preliminary draft bill proposed by the Agencia Catalana del Voluntariado and the upcoming European Voluntary Sector Conference.

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Blog Action Day 2010 is nearly here: on 15/10 we are talking Water

claudio@iwith.org (Claudio Molino) — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 15:33:00 +0100

For one day, bloggers from all over the world will publish articles about Water. Are you ready to write your blog for October 15th?

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Come and have a ‘good coffee’ with Iwith.org and get free assessment for your NGO

laia@iwith.org (Laia Duran i Batidor) — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 10:57:00 +0100

We in Iwith.org want to join our partner’s initiative, the FAIRTRADE-Fair Trade Stamp Association, and share "Café del bueno" with you all.

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This summer's most amazing photographs

laia@iwith.org (Laia Duran i Batidor) — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 10:13:00 +0100

From a host of locations around the globe and from many contrasting perspectives, dozens of participants presented us with their visual interpretations of the digital divide.

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