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Terraso is Featured in Forbes!

By Amaya Webster

We are excited to share that Terraso’s work has been featured in Forbes Magazine in an article titled “How Open Source Software Empowers Nonprofits And the Global Communities They Serve” by Terraso Program Director, Steve Francis.

The article delves into the transformative power of open-source software for nonprofits, highlighting how these tools can drive significant impact in global communities. Key points discussed in the article include:

  • Cost-Effectiveness: Open-source software provides free or low-cost solutions that can be tailored to the unique needs of nonprofits, making advanced technology accessible to all.
  • Community Collaboration: The collaborative nature of open-source projects allows nonprofits to benefit from the collective efforts and innovations of a worldwide community of developers.
  • Communication Challenges: Storytelling tools can be particularly effective for helping communities describe their work, build understanding, and rally support.

If you are interested in the intersection of technology and social good, the full article offers additional insights into how open-source software can be a game-changer for nonprofits.

Author

  • Amaya Webster

    Amaya is a tech-for-good geek with more than a decade of experience. Prior to joining Tech Matters, Amaya worked at Benetech creating software-for-good as the project manager for their R&D initiative, and the community and marketing manager for their work on digital accessibility of STEM educational materials. Amaya believes that there is little more rewarding than doing work which creates positive, sustainable impact. With degrees in anthropology, biology, and art, a career in tech may not have been the obvious choice, but she has found that her eclectic background lends itself particularly well to the tech-for-good field—especially when it comes to user-centric product design, research, and creative approaches to problem solving and strategy design.

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