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Will you commit to Dd for the new year? Will you commit to Dd for the new year?
In September Digital Democracy made a commitment to the Clinton Global Initiative to use technology to empower women and girls fighting gender-based violence in Haiti. This is part of our larger commitment to engage with our local partners using technology to solve urgent problems in their communities. Read more…
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Future of Libraries in Ukraine and Romania Future of Libraries in Ukraine and Romania
What is the future of libraries? The debate is raging on what information management will look like in the 21st century and how relevant and useful public buildings such as libraries really are. I was excited to travel to Kiev to discuss the issue with some libraries from Ukraine and Romania. Read more…
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Celebrate Two Years of Digital Democracy! Celebrate Two Years of Digital Democracy!
Join us this Monday night at New Work City’s SoHo space for Digital Democracy’s 2nd birthday bash! Read more…
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Found in Translation? The power of listening & speaking out from the camps of Haiti Found in Translation? The power of listening & speaking out from the camps of Haiti
Haiti caught fire last week, following the results of the recent Haitian election. They were announced and quickly protested by people in the country and the international community. Citizens took peacefully to the streets. Soon, fires blazed and innocent people were lost to shots fired. We followed the stories through Dd’s Emilie Reiser on Twitter and our Haitian women partners in Port-Au-Prince’s blog, Fanm Pale — voices from the ground, speaking out in their own words. Read more…
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We’re sticking to it - Get #StuckonDd We’re sticking to it - Get #StuckonDd
For two years Digital Democracy has built programs and worked with people around the world to empower groups whose voices are silenced. We train them to use innovative technologies to serve the needs they tell us they have. Read more…
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Celebrating two years of Digital Democracy Celebrating two years of Digital Democracy
Today, we’re celebrating our second anniversary! It’s hard to believe just how much we have worked on and accomplished over the past two years. And we’re grateful for our community of supporters who have made all of this possible. Read more…
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Tech Teens in Kazakhstan Tech Teens in Kazakhstan
A student of mine named Genghis Kahn raises his hand and declares that he wants to do a media project on why adults need to learn technology. He explained that in the 21st century, these tools are really important and if the people in the city of Atyrau want to move forward, they’re going to have to learn them. Read more…
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Zimbabwe during transition and hyperinflation Zimbabwe during transition and hyperinflation
In November 2008, I traveled to Harare, Zimbabwe with Emily to investigate how technology is being used to overcome the obstacles that are inherent in a closed society. We researched methods of survival despite hyperinflation and looked at how communications strategies help citizens to address their needs. Read more…
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Welcoming three new members to our team Welcoming three new members to our team
These days the office in NY is abuzz with activity, with a fantastic group of volunteers and collaborators sharing our work table and couches. Three in particular have been working long hours on everything from our Haiti programming to events to press outreach. Fall intern Jessica Assaf comes from a strong background in youth organizing and international work, and has been an absolute joy as she has helped us with everything from communications to event planning. Communications Designer Biz Ghormley has brought her extensive communications skills to our work, helping with press outreach, user engagement and much more. And Emilie Reiser is our staff member on the ground in Haiti for the next month, applying her wonderful skills as a trainer to work with our women partners in Port-au-Prince. We’re thrilled to officially announce all three as members of our team. Check out their bios below to learn more. Read more…
