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Web 2.0 = Knowledge - Connectivity - Organization - Empowerment (2013 VOF Week 1)

by PeopleWeaver | April 8, 2013 at 1:37 PM

Knowledge. Connectivity. Organization. Empowerment. These are a few of the words that I think of when I think of Web 2.0. … Read More»

Thanks for wonderful stories

by nasreenamina | December 15, 2011 at 1:25 PM | 2012 Voices of Our Future Correspondents

Hey ladies! … Read More»

Web 2.0: Empowering those who don’t have access to it

by Rahel Weldeab | September 12, 2011 at 10:38 PM

I have been an active user of Web 2.0 for quite a while now, and I have to say I’m not entirely convinced by it. … Read More»

Break down barriers and challenges by recruiting more people towards your cause!

by Rahel Weldeab | October 5, 2010 at 11:21 AM

The challenges and barriers to create change in my community are many! The main one would be a lack of financial resources, but often costs are mitigated through volunteer work. … Read More»

The Family Name.

by Maureen_Agena | September 20, 2010 at 2:25 AM

As I was growing up, I realized that we had a common name with my parents and siblings. “AGENA” an African Name which means “I AM TRUSTED” is my father’s name which we were all expected to adopt. … Read More»

I wish I could say 'I didn't know'...

by jap21 | June 6, 2009 at 4:40 AM | Voices of Our Future Correspondents: 2009

(Dear Manori and all ladies: This is a comment I wanted to share with all of you, to Manori's post 'A Journalist's last words') … Read More»

chonalasaca+VOF Mentor Love Letter

by ma.chona lasaca | May 12, 2009 at 4:06 PM

Chona Lasaca + VOF Mentor Love Letter Dearest Mentor, … Read More»