Jamm for Genes
I received a press release today for an event occurring around 12 hours from now so I’ll just reproduce it in full: Jamm for Genes – SL Benefit Concert Supporting An Australian Charity with Global Benefits This weekend Australians will raise money for Children’s medical rsearch by holding musical events all across the country – [...]
China earthquake appeal in Second Life
Metaverse developer Simuality is holding a fundraiser for the China earthquake victims. The full details: SIMUALITY HOSTS FUNDRAISER FOR CHINA EARTHQUAKE AID Evanston, IL – 05/15/2008 – Metaverse developer Simuality LLC is seeking to help raise funds for relief of the horrible human tragedy in China’s Sichuan Province following the 7.8 magnitude earthquake which devastated [...]
Two key reports released on Second Life and education / non-profit sectors
The first is entitled: Best Practices from the Second Life Community Convention Education Track 2007 and was prepared by Cathy Arreguin, MA Educational Technology. Get the report here or further details on it here The second is Best Practices for Non-profits in Second Life – Fall 2007 by Rik Panganiban. Get the report here or [...]
Kiva – real outcomes for the real world
I’m a bit slow off the mark with this one. Kiva is a brilliant non-profit organisation that funds disadvantaged individuals via microfinance. Essentially, you donate a minimum of $25 US to fund a person’s business and within 6-12 months the amount is paid back and you can choose to re-invest that amount in another venture [...]
