Microsoft holds NGOs Connection Day in Accra
Accra, May 18, GNA - Microsoft has held a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) Connection Day in Accra.
The event organised on the theme, 'Technology for Social Good' was to help NGOs harness the power technology in the delivery of their social services.
It also served as a platform to encourage NGOs to be strategic in choosing their social media.
It was also used to demonstrate how the Microsoft Outlook could be used to chat, search, and carry out multipurpose activities
The event brought together about 110 participants from NGOs such as K-iNET, PLAN Ghana, Christian Relief Services, DFID and TECH AIDE.
Speaking on the topic: 'How Microsoft support NGOs', Mr Ngo Nwosu, a Representative from Microsoft, explained the various ways Microsoft gives aids to non-profits groups through providing support, advice and capacity building.
He said such services were not given to governmental organizations but rather to registered NGOs and other individuals.
Mr Nwosu advised participating NGOs to network saying 'the more we work together, the more we would achieve our aims'.
GNA