PR-CANADA.net (press release)
Dec 18 2011
SarkissianMason Donating $100k to Combat Human Trafficking
Sunday, 18 December 2011
Digital innovation agency SarkissianMason announced today that it
would engineer a mobile solution for an anti-human trafficking
organization in need of a technological innovation in its first
Technology for Change Grant. The agency will be donating up to
$100,000 of time and resources to work hand-in-hand with a
not-for-profit partner working in the field of anti-human trafficking.
CEO Patrick Sarkissian explained the agency’s idea, “We must help.
NGOs can give us their knowledge and insights, then we can apply our
method of innovation and help make a difference with an issue that
preys upon people throughout the world, including an alarming amount
in the US.”
Starting December 5th, the agency will begin accepting applications
from registered US-based 501c(3) organizations. The organization
should be involved in providing direct services, reporting, education
and/or advocacy around anti-human trafficking and have a vision for
utilizing technology to increase their reach and impact.
SarkissianMason will work closely with the nonprofit partner to
concept and build a mobile technology solution and adoption strategy.
Specific examples of deliverables could include: SMS-based awareness
campaigns and fundraising, customized mobile application development
for locally relevant content and services, or mobile-based data
collection services for reporting and tracking.
Innovation is nothing new to SarkissianMason, which has traditionally
invested 25% of company time in developing its own intellectual
property. “We are really excited to showcase a technology innovation
in the social change space, and to ultimately add the creation into
our intellectual property portfolio,” Sarkissian adds, “social
innovation isn’t just about creating positive social impact, but it’s
also about integrating technology solutions into services and
connecting a number of stakeholders around social problems.”
To find out more, or to apply for the SarkissianMason Technology for
Change Grant, please visit sarkissianmason.com/charity.
The deadline for 2012 grant applications is Tuesday, January 31st, 2012.
About SarkissianMason: SarkissianMason is a New York is a leading
digital strategy and innovation agency in New York City that
specializes in the creation and development of breakthrough digital
solutions for its for-profit and not-for-profit clients. The agency
has a history of involvement in the world of social change with
cutting edge awareness campaigns in the areas of housing, sex
trafficking, and the Armenian Genocide. SM celebrates a spirit of
innovation, with 25% of company time invested in developing its own
intellectual property.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
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