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How one nonprofit uses AWS to amplify citizen advocacy across Africa

AWS Public Sector Blog

They take action daily – organizing, mobilizing, educating, and advocating so that people around the world have the chance not only to survive, but also to thrive. Advocacy is about taking action in real time, so we need to reach people wherever they are. They come from every walk of life and from across the political spectrum.

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Student training program tackles Thailand’s air pollution with help from AirGradient, AWS

AWS Public Sector Blog

By working alongside the educators and facilitating the students, we are not only raising awareness about air quality and its health impact, but most importantly, inspiring future generations to advocate for cleaner air.”

Advocacy 204
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City Colleges of Chicago drives tech program innovation with AWS Machine Learning University and Tech Alliance

AWS Public Sector Blog

The AWS Machine Learning University Educator Enablement Program (MLU EEP) and the Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance connect early career talent to in-demand technical jobs globally, including in Illinois. These efforts have created a deep pipeline of instructors to deliver AI/ML programs for both continuing education and for credit at CCC.

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Customer Service for Maintenance Staff

Park Leaders

As Phil explains, the key comes down to training versus education. With training, you’re conditioning personnel to behave within specified parameters; with education, you’re inspiring a team to focus on mission and purpose. It is important to make sure to include customer service for maintenance staff.

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CFP: Advocacy and Policy Work for Academic and Research Library Workers: Perspectives and Strategies #ACRL #ACRLPublication

A Library Writer's Blog

Dear Colleagues, We are issuing a call for proposals for an edited volume tentatively titled, Advocacy and Policy Work for Academic and Research Library Workers: Perspectives and Strategies to be published by ACRL (forthcoming Spring 2024). Consumer Data Privacy) Public access to federally funded research (e.g.

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Jacaranda Health advances maternal and infant health across Kenya and beyond with AWS

AWS Public Sector Blog

Not receiving this critical health support and other health education increases risks for maternal and neonatal mortality. How one nonprofit uses AWS to amplify citizen advocacy across Africa. But many mothers don’t have the right information to make informed choices about where to seek care, and when.

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Fresh Blogging: The Top 50 Clean Air Advocacy Blogs

Masters in Public Administration

Clean Air Advocacy In these letters to the editor of Backwoods Home, readers gain tips on canning garlic and mixed vegetables. Clean Break Break away from fossil fuels with the help of this blog, which will educate you on clean air practices and how big cities are making an effort to reduce greenhouse emissions. Clean Energy Websites.