Remy Edmundson – Sentiments of a Saint

Technology Support for Non-Profits

Posted by Remy Edmundson under Non-Profits, Technology

Most Non-Profits bodies in Ghana lack funds to pursue IT projects within the Organization.

Sometimes, the case is that Non-Profit Managers are not aware of the extent to which they can promote their activities by using Information Technology tools e.g a website.

But it hurts more when Managers are aware, but do not have appropriate funds to carry out in house Technology Projects.

This is where I come in.

Since August 2008, I have been working with 2 Non-Profits to identify their Technology needs and also assist them to secure funds for these Technology projects.

The Evergreen Club of Ghana (ECOG), established in 1987 is and NGO focused on Environmental and Sustainable Development issues.

At the moment, I’m part of the ECOG team of volunteers writting a propossal for a 5 year Environmental Campaign aimed at raising awareness about the need to keep the environment clean.

The Alliance for African Women Initiative (AFAWI) is a development oriented Non-profit, Non-sectarian, Non-governmental organization that seeks to ensure equitable development for both rural inhabitants and poor urban dwellers.

AFAWI is also planning a 3 DAY CONFERENCE ON CAPACITY BUILDING FOR HIV SUPPORT GROUPS, of which I am involved in also.

Working with both these organisations has been very beneficial since I have gained a lot of insight into the challenges faced by Non-Profits in Ghana.

In the coming weeks, I will be writing about on-going projects, challenges faced as well as Open Source Technology Tools for Non-Profits.

Here are a few Non-Profit websites I frequent:

• Tech Soup
• Tactical Technology
• Nonprofit Technology Network