About Emil Heidkamp

Emil Heidkamp is the founder of Sonata Learning.  He works with NGOs, corporations and government agencies to implement training and knowledge management initiatives impacting thousands of learners in over 50 countries.

Test – Sonata Notes: For NGOs using “mobile money” and cash transfer interventions, mobile financial literacy training can boost return on investment

SONATAnotes For NGOs using “mobile money” and cash transfer interventions, mobile financial literacy training can boost return on investment Recently, the Gates Foundation invested millions to develop an online payment platform specifically addressing the needs of refugees and the poor. [...]

The Rough Guide to Global Capacity Building: Quick Tips to Improve NGO Training

As a learning and knowledge management consultant, I particularly enjoy working with NGO clients who do important work in challenging environments.   From onboarding volunteers in the midst of a crisis to strengthening civil society in fragile states or operating health clinics in remote mountain villages, NGOs face some [...]

Sonata Notes: Should We Stop Using Facebook for Learning?

Since 2004, Facebook has grown from a networking site for Harvard students to a multibillion-dollar empire encompassing both its flagship platform and newer acquisitions like Instagram and WhatsApp, with billions of users of all ages in every part of the world. But, with the revelation that the personal data of at least 50 million users was secretly harvested by a consulting firm working for the Trump campaign, users are having major doubts about whether Facebook can protect their privacy – or if they’re even trying.

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