Case Studies — Africa
The Movements.org case study series identifies and evaluates campaigns that have harnessed technology for social change in their communities or that have demonstrated degree of success that others could learn from. Think you or someone you know should be featured?! Share your work here.
An Online Media Campaign Assists in Releasing a Tunisian Activist From Prison
After a prominent activist was kidnapped and imprisoned, supporters launched an online campaign to get him out of jail.
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How the South African Shack Dwellers’ Movement Got a Political Voice
The SDM effected major political change despite lacking the online resources most commonly relied upon by opposition movements.
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Mapping Post-Election Violence in Kenya
When violence broke out in the wake of a disputed Kenyan election, a group of bloggers developed a way to map and track it.
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How a Documentary Flm Led to New Legislation
A 45-minute documentary film grows into an organization that turns high schoolers into activists and helps to enact legislation.
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