How To — Mobiles Phones in Activism

Mobile phones can be powerful tools for activism and social change. They are becoming so prevalent that some countries - especially in the developing world - have more mobile phone subscribers than people with access to proper sanitation. It was recently estimated that there are 5 billion mobile subscriptions worldwide!

The Movements.org how-to guides identify best practices for the use of digital technologies for social change.

TOPICS:

I. Plan and Strategize     II. Build Awareness        III. Mobilize     IV. Stay Safe     V. Access Blocked Information     VI. Collaborate     VII. Fundraise     VIII. Keep Supporters Engaged

How to add context to your YouTube videos for maximum impact

How to add context to your YouTube videos for maximum impact

Posted by Rachel Silver in Build Awareness , Attract Supporters, Drive Traffic, Mobiles Phones in Activism, Video for Change, Mobile Video

A guide on how to strengthen a YouTube post and add authenticity your videos.
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How to get a SMS Short Code

How to get a SMS Short Code

Posted by Alex Tolkin in Build Awareness , Fundraise, Fundraise with Mobile Phones, Mobiles Phones in Activism

Short codes are shortened phone numbers that can receive messages and perform a certain function.
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How to organize and communicate a non-violent protest using the Protest4 App

How to organize and communicate a non-violent protest using the Protest4 App

Posted by Rachel Silver in Build Awareness , Attract Supporters, Event Planning, Facebook Activism, Crowdsource, Keep Supporters Engaged, Mobiles Phones in Activism, Plan and Strategize

Protest4 is an application that helps protesters connect with other protesters around the world or across the street.
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How to make free calls and send free texts with Viber

How to make free calls and send free texts with Viber

Posted by Rachel Silver in Collaborate Effectively, Voice over Internet Protocol, Mobiles Phones in Activism

Viber is a mobile app similar to Skype that allows you to communicate for free.
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How to use “I’m getting arrested” app for Android to notify your family

How to use “I’m getting arrested” app for Android to notify your family

Posted by Rachel Silver in Mobiles Phones in Activism, Stay Safe and Anonymous Online, Mobile Digital Security

Inspired by a real event at #occupywallstreet "I'm Getting Arrested" allows you to alert your lawyer, family, etc in one click
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How to Communicate Anonymously with Vibe

How to Communicate Anonymously with Vibe

Posted by Rachel Silver in Collaborate Effectively, Mobiles Phones in Activism, Stay Safe and Anonymous Online, Mobile Digital Security, Plan and Strategize, Video for Change

Vibe allows you to post text, photos, and videos. They are only posted for a limited amount of time over a limited distance.
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How to Use TOUT:  the Network for Real-time Vides Status Updates

How to Use TOUT:  the Network for Real-time Vides Status Updates

Posted by Afsanieh Rassti in Build Awareness , Attract Supporters, Drive Traffic, Facebook Activism, Twitter Activism, Social Media for Social Good, Fundraise, Fundraise with Mobile Phones, Keep Supporters Engaged, Mobiles Phones in Activism, Video for Change, Mobile Video

TOUT is a combination of Twitter and YouTube, combining short and quick messages and video sharing.
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How to Spur Actions with the Geo-Local Mobile App Foursquare

How to Spur Actions with the Geo-Local Mobile App Foursquare

Posted by Susannah Vila in Build Awareness , Social Media for Social Good, Mobiles Phones in Activism, Mobilize

Foursquare is a geo-local mobile app that can be used to "check in" to different locations.
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How to Communicate Securely from Your Android Using Whisper Systems

How to Communicate Securely from Your Android Using Whisper Systems

Posted by Jimmy Carr in Mobiles Phones in Activism, Stay Safe and Anonymous Online, Mobile Digital Security

Responding to the need of privacy for activists Whisper Systems has created a suite of mobile applications for Android.
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How To Use OpenWatch to Capture Audio and Video Covertly

How To Use OpenWatch to Capture Audio and Video Covertly

Posted by Jimmy Carr in Mobiles Phones in Activism, Stay Safe and Anonymous Online, Mobile Digital Security, Video for Change, Mobile Video

An application for iPhone and Android that allows one to secretly record audio or video.
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