We are proud of the election of four new nonprofit organizations as Members during our November 3 Annual General Meeting, and announced during the first day of NetHope's 20th Anniversary Global Summit! NetHope welcomes Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Corus International, Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team, and Trek Medics, to our community and we look forward to even more collective impact. Together.

CEO, Lance Pierce launched the fund Wednesday at NetHope’s 20th Anniversary Summit. “NetHope was founded on the belief that technology and collaboration can change the world,” said Lance. “In an age of competition and brand-centric promotion, I am excited to launch a Fund that is mobilizing the collective action of a great many impact-driven NGOs, technology companies and funders. These organizations know that together, we can create bigger, more sustainable change for people and planet.”

“Looking back over twenty years of the collective impact that the NetHope Community has had on our world is mind blowing. It’s impossible to summarize even one of those years, so we have put together a retrospective for everyone to enjoy and learn from. Please share this widely with your colleagues and anyone who is curious about adding their efforts to our community.” – Lance Pierce

NetHope 20th Anniversary Summit: Lessons Learned & Looking Forward

Senior Director of Engagement, Dianna Langley, and Membership Manager, Robyn Baroh look back over 20 years of NetHope’s Global Summits: “So many strides have been made in the past twenty years just from one simple idea - we believe that through collaboration, technology can be used to change the world! And through this simple idea, we have indeed made a collective impact in the humanitarian, development, and conservation space.”

For Members: NetHope launches the “Women of NetHope Mentorship Program” 

Women within the NGO sector still face many barriers in their careers. According to Fair Share, “70% of INGO sector staff are women, but only 30% of those women reach the top of their organizations.” In Q1 of 2022, we are launching a mentorship program for women who want professional development and guidance. Join as mentor, mentee, or to be part of the Steering group.  The sign-up link for Members is here. (not sure if you work for a NetHope Member? See the list here.)

For Members: NetHope launches the ICT4D Working Group

The rate of uptake for digital tools and services has exploded over the last decade, and particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic. The ICT4D working group, a collaboration between NetHope and the ICT4D Conference, encourages shared learning and joint efforts among NetHope members in the following areas: Technology as an enabler; Technology to empower; Strategies for success.

Today, over 1 billion people still lack proof of identity

 … This puts them at risk of being invisible to those who can help them access essential services and support including food, housing, healthcare, education, and finance. Digital identity is inevitable. How we design it and use it is up to us. The time is now to get it right for the individuals and our society. Find out why nonprofits have a growing need for digital service delivery.