Digitally Active Org: Mjaft!

Written by Mary on January 28, 2008 – 3:39 pm -

Web site: www.mjaft.org

What was it?: The Mjaft! Movement’s primary vision is to achieve a well-governed Albania with active citizens, strong communities and a positive image in the world. Mjaft means “enough” in Albania and is a reflection of the frustration of the founders who returned from university in the US and Western Europe and were shocked at the corruption, poverty, crime and failing public services in their country.

Where is it?: Tirana, Albania

Tools: MMS (multimedia messaging service), cell phones, web site

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Digitally Active Org: The Sex Workers Project

Written by Mary on January 15, 2008 – 1:14 am -

Web site: www.sexworkersproject.org
What was it?: The Sex Workers Project, based in New York, has used technology in its mission to defend the rights of sex workers around the world. One of their goals is to remove a rule prohibiting organizations that work with prostitutes from receiving money from the PEPFAR AIDS prevention fund and the federal development agency USAID.
Where is it?: New York, USA
Tools: podcasts, digital video, blog, listservs, SMS

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