Mobile and social media as a force for change

October 20, 2009

The (extended + videos) presentation by Julian Matthews,

Trinetizen Media

Stories to share

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1. Iran: Neda1. Iran: Neda

Warning: Explicit video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbdEf0QRsLM

Neda: Symbol of injustice in Iran

Neda’s impact

Obama: “heartbreaking”

Viral video: 4.6m views

Trending topic hashtag: #neda

Protesters: Young, urban, self-motivated and angry

But armed with mobilephones and the power of social media

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.

“Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead, cultural anthropologist

2. India: Moral brigade attacks women in bars

Creative protest

Pink panty protest• It was non-violent. • It shamed the perpetrators.• It brought global attention to the issue.• It struck a chord with women and support groups

around the world. • It wasn’t an email petition. The protesters had to mail it

in, adding to its impact.• Young, urban, self-motivated, angry. • And armed with mobilephones and the power of

social media

“When we change the way we communicate, we change society,” Clay Shirky, Here Comes Everybody

3. Kenya

Kibera slums of Nairobi

4.Twestival: Tweet. Meet. Give.

Twestival Kuala Lumpur

Raised RM11,000 + two PC Desktops + Broadband

Destiny Starting Point, a home for delinquent boys in Klang

Young, urban, self-motivated and armed with mobile devices and the power of social media

Twitter-driven

Niki: New media renaissance man?•Co-organiser of KL Twestival

•Asst editor•Columnist•Blogger•Trains•Theatre actor•1,650 friends on Facebook

•1,770 followers on Twitter•JUST TURNED 30

Social media skills training

5. A new model for journalism

Citizen journalism project

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