May 25, 2005
Mobile Active Convergence
NGOs Green Media Toolshed and aspirationtech.org - who's motto is "better tools for a btter world" - are hosting the first-ever gathering of activists and organizers using cell phones and sms in their campaign, human rights, and political work. The event will be in Toronto, Canada on June 23-25.
They are still looking for experienced campaigners, human rights, and social justice activists who are using sms messaging and cell phones in their work. Below is the announcement.
The "MobileActive" convergence, to be held in Toronto, Canada on June 23-25th, will develop guides and best practices for campaign planners and technology staff.
A handful of visionaries and activists are convening a working session of global activists, communications staff, technology experts and foundation staff to mine a wide variety of experience, expertise and vision. The goal is to shorten the learning curve and accelerate the use of cell phones as a successful tool in campaigns, human rights efforts and field organizing.
Case studies from the field will be explored and a short list of recommendations will be developed for funders interested in supporting campaigns and issue organizing that use mobile phones as an engagement tool. Participants will be invited from across the world including Africa, South Korea, the Philippines, India, the Ukraine, and the Americas.
There is additional information on the convergence at www.mobileactive.org.
Picture from Time Magazine illustrating how text messaging played a key role in the ousting of corrupt Philippine President Joseph Estrada.
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