Impact Stories

Since launching in 2010, TechCamps led by the U.S. Department of State have taken place in over
12 countries. These camps have not only empowered activists from hundreds civil society organizations and NGOs around the world that are addressing crucial social needs, but have also served as powerful platforms for people and communities in these countries to connect and collaborate. In this round-up of Impact Stories, we bring to you a few examples.

Apply today to the Technology Grand Challenge

Following the success of TechCamp Mumbai, the U.S. Consulate General, Mumbai and Microsoft Corporation have jointly announced a Grand Challenge for the participating NGOs. The Challenge ensures that the NGOs get access to not only the expertise in the area, but also to financial resources to implement technological solutions. A total of US $15,000 will be given to between 5 and 6 lucky NGOs to help them adopt technology to improve or expand their operations.

You may download guidelines, application form, and a budget template by clicking on the links below. Only NGOs who attended TechCamp Mumbai are eligible to apply.

All responses must be received electronically by 5:00 PM (IST) on April 18, 2013 to be eligible. Late entries will not be considered.

Questions and applications should be sent to: abha@samhita.org or techcampmumbai@samhita.org

TechCamps Mumbai 2013 – In Retrospect

Imapct Stories On the evening of February 19, more than 150 people gathered at the Renaissance Hotel in Powai, Mumbai. This was no ordinary gathering... > Read more

TechCamps – Connecting People!

Imapct Stories TechCamps by the U.S Department of State are a way to conduct diplomacy by increasing the digital literacy of civil societies around the globe... > Read more
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  • Dec 6 : Application Opens
  • Dec 30 : Application Closes
  • Mid Jan : Application Results to be
                      Announced
  • Feb 1 : Announcement of Results
  • Feb 19 : TechCamp Mumbai
                   Inauguration
  • Feb 20-21 : TechCamp Mumbai
                         Conference
  • Apr 18 : Grand Challenge Application
                   Closes
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