Opportunity: Info-Activism Camp in India

Written by DigiActive Team on October 7, 2008 – 4:07 pm -

We encourage all our readers (and members) to apply to the Info-Activism Camp in Bangalore, India this February 19-25.  This 7-day training event, organized by the non-profit Tactical Technology Collective, will be a place to learn and share digital activism tactics with an international group of over 100 trainers and activists, including DigiActive’s co-founder, Mary Joyce, who is a member of the advisory group. Please see the official call for applications below.  You can also find more information at www.informationactivism.org.  You can find the application after the jump.  Good luck!

Call for Applications

Struggling to make an impact on your target audience? Are issues unresolved despite your best efforts? Do the internet, mobile phones or information design present exciting possibilities in advocacy but difficult to take advantage of? The Info Activism camp, to be held in Bangalore, India from February 19 to 25, offers rights advocates the chance to make a greater impact in their work.

The seven-day camp, organised by Tactical Technology Collective helps advocates to make the best use of information, communication and digital technologies to achieve their objectives. The first-ever international camp on info activism will feature 120 participants, picked through a competitive selection process, and who will not only learn but also share skills and techniques to aid in the process of advocacy. Workshops, group discussions, interactive sessions and live demos, which to a large extent will evolve from participants’ proposals, are all part of the one-week programme. Info-Activism is a compelling approach to launch campaigns and bring issues to light. The camp presents a great opportunity for rights advocates to enhance their skills. If you want to learn more about the camp,please go to http://www.informationactivism.org

The full application is after the jump.  Scholarships are available for those who need help covering the cost of attending.

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