Board of Directors
John Watts
Director, NetHopeDirector of Communications and Information Technology, ChildFund International
John started his career with the British Civil Service. He arrived at ChildFund International (formerly called Christian Children’s Fund) via overseas assignments in Africa (10 years), the Sultanate of Oman (8 years) and at Save the Children from 1985-1991.
His time at Save the Children and now at ChildFund International allowed him to participate in the spread of technology to countries in the developing world and to travel and witness the continuing benefits that technology brings.
His professional experience has ranged from ground floor build-out of large computer centers, creation of training programs and training centers, management of government operations centers to senior level management positions with both governments and not-for-profits.
He currently leads a team of 18 IT staff who manage the complex infrastructures required to support a global enterprise.
John is married with 5 sons–scattered in France, New Zealand, and Richmond, Virginia.
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What's new
September 01, 2010
How Technology and Communication Can Aid in Pakistan Flood Relief
Huffington Post
July 17, 2010
The Corporate Response to Haiti
The Wall Street Journal
July 13, 2010
Haiti Emergency Response—Will Next Time Be Any Different?
Huffington Post
July 01, 2010
Meet Claire Bonilla, Microsoft’s Disaster Response Maven
Fast Company
June 21, 2010
NetHope Welcomes Pact as its 31st Member
June 02, 2010
Habitat for Humanity Inaugurated as 30th Member of NetHope NGO Community
May 25, 2010
ChildFund International and NetHope Bring Technology Solutions to Youth in Brazil
May 14, 2010
How Haiti got the Internet back, with help from a guy in Seattle
TechFlash
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09-02 12:06
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What We Do
NetHope's power of collaboration is changing the world. Through our five strategic initiatives we are creating an impact in the areas of:
