In response to a discussion I had with Hanna Adcock of Citizen Camera about organizations working on participatory video, I thought I'd highlight two stellar organizations working on citizen media and media empowerment among non-traditional producers of media, such as the BoP and marginalized communities. Here they are:
The first is Jessica Mayberry's Channel 19, which I also blogged about here. She is doing innovative work in India and trying to create a "CNN" at the base of the pyramid. She is also an Echoing Green Fellow and the Founder of Video Volunteers.
Next is Harvard Berkman Center for Internet and Society's Global Voices and Rising Voices, both of which aim to expand and fortify an international online presence of marginalized voices through video, blogging, and other participatory media. Ethan Zuckerman and David Sasaki help run the Voices projects and are strong advocates for citizen-empowered participatory media.
Do you know of other successful participatory media and ICT initiatives? Please let us know as we are always looking to connect with like-minded organizations.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
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hi jenara,
don't know if these are quite what you are looking for or if you've already heard of them, but check out ushahidi.com and digiactive.org.
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