How To Make Sure Your Movement Stays Strong Over Time
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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
A guide on how to strengthen a YouTube post and add authenticity your videos.
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Short codes are shortened phone numbers that can receive messages and perform a certain function.
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Protest4 is an application that helps protesters connect with other protesters around the world or across the street.
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Viber is a mobile app similar to Skype that allows you to communicate for free.
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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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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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TOUT is a combination of Twitter and YouTube, combining short and quick messages and video sharing.
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Foursquare is a geo-local mobile app that can be used to "check in" to different locations.
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Responding to the need of privacy for activists Whisper Systems has created a suite of mobile applications for Android.
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An application for iPhone and Android that allows one to secretly record audio or video.
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