Movements.org Launches Online Hub For Digital Activism
February 2nd, 2011 - 10:08am
Filed under International Security
Movements.org today launched an online hub for digital activism that will allow activists to connect on and offline, to access resources, and to share their stories with each other and supporters all over the world. The site provides how-to guides for new and experienced activists, blog posts covering the role of connection technologies in social change, and case studies for activists to share their stories and learn from their peers.
Examples of new digital tools and resources on the site include:
- How to Remain Connected if Your Internet Gets Shut Off
- 5 Things You Can Do to Support Egyptians from Anywhere
- How to Boost your Security on Facebook by Enabling HTTPS
- How to Access Blocked Websites
- How Online Media Drove a Campaign to Release Egyptian Blogger Kareem Nabeel Suleiman
The organization was founded by three Gen Next Members - Roman Tsunder, Jason Liebman and Jared Cohen. Cofounder Jason Liebman said "Movements.org is the source for anyone who wants to keep up to date on the use of technology for achieving real social change. We have existed for two years as a support network for grassroots activists using digital tools, and today we come out of alpha launch to make our platform and resources available to everyone."
The Movements.org network of grassroots activists is diverse, representing approximately 27 countries from Latin America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Leaders of the Egyptian Shabab April 6 Movement were represented at our 2008 Summit and are playing an important role in the current protests in Egypt. Other examples of movements include:
Recent events in the Middle East have illustrated the potential of connection technologies to foster civic empowerment and mobilize citizens towards affecting positive change. This potential underlines the importance of Movements.org's mission to identify, connect, and support activists not just during and after protests like those we are witnessing in Egypt, but also beforehand in order to prepare them as much as possible.
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