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Uthango Social Investments
I have chosen to shadow @Uthango for my first Mission.
From Uthango's website:
We are greatly interested in transferring knowledge between Western and African societies. In doing so, we use the latest media such as virtual information technology (VIT) and mobile solutions. We have a keen interest in the practical application of academic research and often partner with institutions and intellectuals to find workable solutions to poverty-related issues.
I am especially impressed by their "Bizikele" project, where they offer virtual bicycles for sale to people from around the world in Second Life, and use the funds to purchase REAL bikes for local communities in South Africa. That kind of innovative use of technology can help educate people from Western countries about local issues, and provides a fun and effective way to translate financial support directly to local communities.
I look forward to learning more about Uthango's activities!
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Comment by Evo on March 4, 2010 at 6:40am
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I love Uthango in Second Life! Great sharing, thanks for bringing this one to the rest of us.
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Comment by Nick Heyming on March 8, 2010 at 10:25pm
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Thats really cool. So they take virtual stuff and make it real?
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Comment by Alanagh Recreant inSL on March 10, 2010 at 8:04am
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and real stuff and make it virtual ;)
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Rad.
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Comment by Fleep Tuque on March 10, 2010 at 5:25pm
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It's definitely an innovative use of this kind of technology!
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