In 2008, we formed Digital Democracy (Dd) based on a simple but powerful idea: Technology should be used to empower even the most marginalized groups to engage in democratic action, whether locally, on a national or international scale. We are now transitioning from having a fiscal sponsor to being an independent 501c3.
The Dd Theory of Change
Mission: Empower marginalized communities to use technology to build their futures.
Vision: Continue our work using technology to encourage democratic engagement, protect human rights and empower marginalized voices globally.
Theory of Change: We believe change does not come from technology, but from how people use it. Our programs focus on a cycle we have identified: digital literacy, digital organizing and digital governance link to catalyze a 21st century “digital democracy.”
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Digital Democracy Overview
1. Digital Democracy
Empowering marginalized communities to use technology to build their futures
Digital-Democracy.org | @DigiDem
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2. Grassroots Engagement
Open Source Builds Trust
Digital-Democracy.org | @DigiDem
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3. Global Programs
Two Years of Work All Around The World
Digital-Democracy.org | @DigiDem
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4. Methods
Research / Trainings / Facilitation / Program Design / Curriculum Generation / Implimentation / Case Studies
Digital-Democracy.org | @DigiDem
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10. Project Einstein
Digital Media Training
Digital-Democracy.org | @DigiDem
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11. Project Einstein
Digital Media Training
Digital-Democracy.org | @DigiDem
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12. Developing Tech Youth
Global 21st century citizens
Mark Belinsky | @MBelinsky | Digital-Democracy.org | @DigiDem | #yotech
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Digital Literacy
Global 21st century citizens
Mark Belinsky | @MBelinsky | Digital-Democracy.org | @DigiDem | #yotech
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14. Digital Literacy
Knowing What Tools Can Do
Digital-Democracy.org | @DigiDem
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15. Security
Training on technology systems.
Digital-Democracy.org | @DigiDem
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16. Digital Literacy
Knowing What Tools Can Do
Digital-Democracy.org | @DigiDem
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17. Digital Organizing
Using The Tools To Organize
Digital-Democracy.org | @DigiDem
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18. Leadership?
A Pharaoh Or A Facilitator?
Digital-Democracy.org | @DigiDem
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19. Digital Organizing
A Spark
Digital-Democracy.org | @DigiDem
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20. Digital Organizing
A Spark
Digital-Democracy.org | @DigiDem
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21. Digital Organizing
Counter Tactics
Digital-Democracy.org | @DigiDem
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22. Digital Governance
Grassroots Decision Sharing
Http://www.google.com/moderator/#15/e=581e0&t=581e0.40&f=581e0.16d1e0 | @DigiDem
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23. Digital Governance
Grassroots Decision Sharing
Digital-Democracy.org | @DigiDem
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24. Digital Governance
Grassroots Decision Sharing
Digital-Democracy.org | @DigiDem
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25. Battle #1
Only The Beginning
Digital-Democracy.org | @DigiDem
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26. Digital Organizing
Counter Tactics
Http://www.gerdab.ir/fa/pages/?cid=422 | @DigiDem
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27. Digital Organizing
Security Is An Issue And An Opportunity
Guardianproject.info | @mbelinsky
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28. OPEN GOVERNMENT
“INFORMATION MAINTAINED BY THE
HTTP://DATA.GOV
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS A NATIONAL ASSET”
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29. 5 elements
1. Empowered volunteers
2. Social networks
3. Government Facilitating Citizen InteractionBloggers
4. YouTube viral videos
5. Micro-donations
Digital Governance
Government Facilitating Citizen Interaction
Digital-Democracy.org | @DigiDem
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30. Digital Governance
Government Facilitating Citizen Interaction
Digital-Democracy.org | @DigiDem
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31. Digital Governance
Grassroots Decision Making
Http://www.handheldhumanrights.org/NYC | @DigiDem
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45. Tech to Address GBV
A Systemic Approach to stopping Rape
Digital-Democracy.org/haiti | #haitiwomen
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46. Tech to Address GBV
A Systemic Approach to stopping Rape
Digital-Democracy.org/haiti | #haitiwomen
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47. Tech to Address GBV
A Systemic Approach to stopping Rape
Digital-Democracy.org/haiti | #haitiwomen
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48. New Media Trainings
Blogging, Video Reporting & More
Fanmpale.blogspot.com | #haitiwomen
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49. New Media Trainings
Blogging, Video Reporting & More
Fanmpale.blogspot.com | #haitiwomen
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50. New Media Trainings
Blogging, Video Reporting & More
Fanmpale.blogspot.com | #haitiwomen
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51. Community Mapping
Learning how to map problems & solutions
Digital-Democracy.org/haiti | #haitiwomen
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52. Community Mapping
Learning how to map problems & solutions
Digital-Democracy.org/haiti | #haitiwomen
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53. Monitoring Electoral Violence
Support from US Institute of Peace
USIP.org | #haitiwomen
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54. Post-Election Violence
Women Hardest Hit
Digital-Democracy.org/haiti | #haitiwomen
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55. Call Center
Comprehensive Response
Digital-Democracy.org/haiti | #haitiwomen
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56. Digital Forms
Call Center Maps
Victim Medical Intake Prosecution
Haiti System
Streamlining Rape Reporting & Response
Digital-Democracy.org | @DigiDem
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57. Call Center
Comprehensive Response
Digital-Democracy.org/haiti | #haitiwomen
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58. Call Center
Comprehensive Response
Digital-Democracy.org/haiti | #haitiwomen
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59. Case Study
New Strategies
HandheldHumanrights.org | @DigiDem
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66. Open Distribution
Sharing Information w Lawyers + Researchers + Advocates + Community Organizations
Digital-Democracy.org | @DigiDem
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67. O PEN D ISTRIBUTION
Three components:
Secure Communication
Secure Documentation
Open Distribution
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68. Early Warning Indicators
Sharing Information w Lawyers + Researchers + Advocates + Community Organizations
Digital-Democracy.org | @DigiDem
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69. Secure Documentation
Sharing Information w Lawyers + Researchers + Advocates + Community Organizations
Digital-Democracy.org | @DigiDem
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