mobile devices
The Mobile Present, the Mobile Future: Health Information
Corinne Ramey, MobileActive.org
Although nonprofits in the United States have been slower to embrace mobile phones for some purposes than the rest of the world, mobiles are catching on as a way to reach diverse populations across the U.S.
Nonprofits and government agencies are using mobiles for purposes including monitoring, education, and instant alerts and communication.
Lack of knowledge is a bigger problem preventing adoption than cost. Nonprofits interested in mobile need to think outside the box in terms of creative message content and new ways of reaching their audiences.
Mobile Innovations for Social Good
Amy Sample Ward, NetSquared
Recently, over 300 innovators and changemakers interested in the intersection of technology and social benefit work converged for a few days of idea-sharing, learning, and collaboration at NetSquared's annual conference. The 2009 N2Y4 Conference showcased the Featured Projects from NetSquared's Global Challenge focused on mobile technology.
There were 14 great teams pitching their Projects at the Conference, but only 3 voted as prize winners. Who are they and what are they working on? Find out!
Matt Wilson, 
Karl Hedstrom, 
Jeff Slobotski, 