I visited an old paper factory in Montreal near the canal. From the minute I entered through the door, I feel in love with the smell of fresh pulp, ink, and generations of tradition. I was…
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Spending the week in Montreal. This is what I have to swim through all week.…
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Connect4Climate introduces iChange student video competition
March 13, 2013 Climate Change EducationThe iChange video challenge invites students from all over the world to apply their talents and create a powerful message about climate change and potential solutions through an original short video ad. The 30-second video ad…
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Mission To foster genius and encourage creative “techpreneurship.” Overview Hive Colab is an open, community owned, work environment for young tech entrepreneurs in Kampala to focus on their projects. We offer digital entrepreneurs access to the…
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It has been a while since I updated this site. It has actually been a while since a had a blog to speak of actually. So I am revamping things a bit. Over the next few…
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Want to know how to be an effective “voluntourist”? OK, here are a five steps to achieving that. I promise, there are no immunization needles needed: Step 1: Make a plan. Nothing is ever successful without…
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How the African diaspora is using social media to influence development
February 9, 2013 Appearances Diaspora at work International DevelopmentThis past week I contributed a piece to the Global Development Professionals Network, a new Guardian initiative. Their current series is focused on Africa. My piece is a focus on how Africans in the Diaspora are…
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Are international NGOs helping Africa’s tech industry grow or are they slowing it down?
November 9, 2012 Diaspora at work Economy International Development technologyYesterday, I made an appearance on Al Jazeera English’s The Stream show to discuss the state of Africa’s tech sector. Prior to the show, I had a Q&A with the producers to help prep the discussion…
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Diaspora African Women’s Network 5th Anniversary Celebration & Fundraiser
November 9, 2012 Diaspora at workAs a member of the Diaspora African Women’s Network (DAWN) 5th Annual Host Committee, I am pleased to invite you to our 5th Anniversary Celebration & Fundraiser on November 15, 2012. In just a few weeks,…
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Africa’s gerontocracy isn’t going to last much longer
October 29, 2012 International Development UgandaThis morning I published an op-ed in Canada’s The Globe and Mail on the generation gap between Africa’s rulers and the median age of their citizens. It is something I haven’t really seen debated in main…
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