Elevator Speech: What, When, Where and How?
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2012
This file briefly explains how to take advantage of the elevator speech and gives characteristics of the speech, including tips for preparation. Elevator speeches are short summaries used to quickly and simply define an organization or service.
Introduction to Fundraising Tools Through the Internet
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2012
This resource describes six new tools for collecting donations for non-profit organizations through the Internet.
Mobile Phone Camera: Tips on Buying and Getting the Full Benefits
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2012
This file provides tips on how to choose a mobile phone camera and how to get the best performance from it.
Ten Reasons that Make Visitors Not Return to Your Website Again
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2012
This file offers a list of 10 reasons that website visitors choose not to return to a website.
Mobile Applications for Civil Society Organizations
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2012
This file explains the use of innovative smart phone applications by civil society organizations (CSOs), such as to increase efficiency, provide information, data collection and surveys.
Debating Skills
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2012
This brief guide explains the concept of debate - elements, skills, rules and ethics.
What is the Prezi Website?
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2012
This file provides an overview about Prezi, a web-based presentation application and storytelling tool that uses a single canvas instead of traditional slides. It offers an alternative to PowerPoint, with different ways to present photos, videos and text.
Tips for Professional Video Shooting
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2012
This resource provides an overview of professional video shooting and basic steps that should be taken into account before starting to film.
What is RSS Technology?
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2012
This resource provides a description of RSS technology (an acronym for Really Simple Syndication), a format used to publish frequently updated content. The file reviews benefits of RSS as a tool for information published once to be viewed by many different programs.
The Best Additions to Protect WordPress Blogs from Hacking
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2012
This resource provides examples of some of the best security plugins, along with tips to better protect WordPress blogs from hacking.
How is Your Popularity on Twitter and Facebook? The Twentyfeet Website
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2012
This guide provides an overview of the TwentyFeet website, which measures users’ popularity and influence on social networking sites, including Twitter, Facebook, bit.ly and others.
Do You Have Influence on the Internet? Discover Through Klout.com
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2012
This file provides an overview of the Klout.com website, which measures the breadth and strength of one's online influence across their social network.
Cloud Services
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2012
This guide provides an overview of cloud services, resources and services on multiple servers that are connected to the Internet and enable users to access systems regardless of their location and device.
Google Analytics
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2012
This file provides an overview of Google Analytics, a free service that generates detailed statistics about how visitors use a website - unique visitors, new and returning visitors, bounce rate, time on site, etc.
Elements of Monitoring the Growth Strategy for a Blog or Website
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2012
This file provides information about a variety of means to monitor growth of blogs and websites.
WES Entrepreneurial Training Program - Presentation
Language(s): French
Published: 2012
WES Entrepreneurship Participants Manual
Language(s): French
Published: 2012
Training of Trainers: Home-Based Businesses and E-Commerce
Language(s): French
Published: 2012
Home-Based Business and E-Commerce – TOT Facilitator’s Guide
Language(s): French
Published: 2012
This facilitator's guide was part of the Institute of International Education's November 2011 Training of Trainers event, part of the Women's Enterprise for Sustainability (WES) program.
Munathara - Mobile App for Promoting Public Dialogue
Language(s):
Published: 2012
Tunisian CSO Munathara worked with local mobile developers to build this app promoting public dialogue. Users can record and upload a 99-second video on a key civic issue, which is then viewed and rated by other app users.
Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/munathara/id572965744?mt=8
This app was funded by the IREX Social Media | Social Action program, through the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI).
Devgator and CPRPD - Mobile App for Disabled Community
Language(s):
Published: 2012
Mobile app development company Devgator worked with Moroccan NGO CPRPD to build an app allowing the disabled community to access information about disability friendly public/ private resources nearby, also offering users the opportunity to rate and record their experiences with local services. This tool is available in French, Arabic and English and is not Morocco specific - it could be deployed in any geography.
This app was funded by the IREX Social Media | Social Action program, through the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI).
Mohammed Bitar and Al Manarah - Mobile App for the blind and visually impaired
Language(s):
Published: 2012
Arabi Israeli developer Mohammed Bitar worked with Al Manarah to develop this mobile app for the blind and visually impaired, allowing this audience to listen to Arabic language literature on their smart phones. It also features bookmark and review functions. Al Manaraah is based in Nazareth, Israel.
Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/jo/app/mktbt-almnart/id597383899?mt=8
This app was funded by the IREX Social Media | Social Action program, through the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI).
Mobisoft and WE Centre - Mobile App for Volunteerism
Language(s):
Published: 2012
Jordanian CSO WE Centre worked with mobile developer Mobisoft to build an app promoting volunteerism in Jordan This tool provides both an educational platform and enables people to search and sign up for volunteer opportunities in Jordan.
Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/jo/app/wecenter/id562837884?mt=8
This app was funded by the IREX Social Media | Social Action program, through the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI).
Royal Society of the Conservation of Nature - Mobile App for Environmentalism
Language(s):
Published: 2012
The Royal Society of the Conservation of Nature's mobile app teaches Jordanians (specifically youth) environmental facts, how to look after the local ecosystem, and provides access to information on parks and reserves around the country.
Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/app/id584813724
This app was funded by the IREX Social Media | Social Action program, through the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI).
Justice Centre for Legal Aid - Mobile App for Legal Information
Language(s):
Published: 2012
This mobile app for Jordan's Justice Centre for Legal Aid provides citizens with access to basic legal information, offers a function for users to ask questions, and enables them to locate their local legal aid centres.
Play:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.jcla.mobilecompanion&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsIm9yZy5qY2xhLm1vYmlsZWNvbXBhbmlvbiJd
This app was funded by the IREX Social Media | Social Action program, through the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI).