It's that time of year again, when we try to take a bit of a break from work, spend time at home or out travelling with friends, family, and our communities.   It's the time of year when we celebrate each other and share our thanks for all that we have.   In the case of the NetSquared Community, we get to say thanks for all that we have made together, created, shared, and built.  

Thank you for your participation, engagement, ideas, and passion—you are what makes the NetSquared Community so dynamic!

For the closing of 2008 and the start of 2009:

USAID Challenge - 15 Finalists Announced!

After thousands of votes from the community, the submissions in the USAID Development 2.0 Challenge were narrowed down to the 15 finalists moving on, to be considered by the USAID judges.   The judges will select the top 3 projects to present at the conference in January.   See the Top 15 list and learn about the projects!

Congratulations to all who participated!

Vodafone Wireless Innovation Project

The Vodafone Americas Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of its Wireless Innovation Project, a new competition that seeks to identify and fund the best innovations using wireless related technology to address critical social issues around the world. Learn more about the challenge and how to submit.

Challenges Ahead

Not the difficult kind—the NetSquared kind!   We will be announcing another partner challenge in the new year and N2Y4 will be here again before you know it!   Look for more news about both events in the NetSquared blog, Net2 News, and Twitter.    

Thank you, TechSoup Global!

In the spirit of saying thanks for all that we have and all that we've made together, it wouldn't be right if we didn't send the biggest thanks of all to TechSoup Global. If it wasn't for the support, support, and even more support of TSG, we wouldn't be able to do the things we do, go the places we go, or make the connections possible for and between all of you.   Join us in saying,"Thank YOU, TechSoup Global!"

What's next?

Why don't you share your resolutions for the New Year: whether they are personal or associated with your organization, what do you want to do, learn, change, or get involved with in 2009?   Share your resolutions and ideas on the Net2 blog.