Re: [liberationtech] Plan for a New Liberationtech, 2.0
n and develop >> the Liberationtech website. Others suggested contacting >> groups such as the Agile Collective, Aspiration >> Technologies, CoTech, Digital Life Collective, Equalit.ie, >> and Greenhost for these services. What should the website >> have? You asked that we keep the Liberationtech website >> simple. Beyond a basic description and a list of the board >> of advisers, you asked that we do the following: >> o *Keep It Simple Stupid (KISS)*. Most of you asked that >> we build a site that is as simple as possible so that >> it may be viewed even by those who have slow devices >> or weak bandwidth. >> o *Just a mailing list, please*. Most of you also asked >> that we only use open-source mailing list software >> that has been around for a long time for convenience >> (i.e., you get the email in your inbox) or security >> reasons and to make it easier for any list subscriber >> to download the list or port it from one device to >> another. >> o *Use Matrix and/or Discourse*. Enough of you feel >> passionate enough about using Matrix and/or Discourse >> beyond the basic mailing list capabilities that we've >> decided to do so. >> o *Let me create my own list, please*. Many of you asked >> that we allow list subscribers to create their own >> lists around specific subjects, whether by chapter >> (read more below), geography, sector, or topic. For >> example, some of you asked that Calls for Papers >> (CfPs), jobs, and announcements be moved to separate >> mailing lists. >> o *Make the site mobile*. Self-explanatory. >> o *Mirror it*. Many of you asked that we mirror the site >> at a number of locations for security reasons. >> * *Incubation*. Because we've decided to continue to >> research, design, and implement technologies for social >> good that incorporate privacy- and security-by-design, we >> aim to raise funds to become an incubator of technology >> for social good, where the funds would go to support the >> development of projects based on the ideas the community >> likes the most. We'll also try to incubate student >> projects on tech for social good that could be sponsored >> by companies to help students get jobs post-graduation. >> * *Directory*. Some of you suggested that we create a wiki >> (or similar) with tips, good practices, tools, and apps >> for secure communication and digital privacy, along with a >> list of the organizations and platforms that work in the >> technology for social good space. >> * *Funding*. Some of you suggested that Liberationtech >> contact foundations such as Omidyar and the Open >> Technology Fund. Others suggested that Liberationtech >> engage in crowdfunding. Yet others suggested charging a >> yearly fee for people to create their own Liberationtech >> chapters in geographies around the world. >> >> One question that lingers is the following: >> >> * What is the key differentiator of Liberationtech vis-a-vis >> other existing groups, organizations, and/or sites in the >> space? >> >> If any of you want to take a stab at answering the question, >> please do so. >> >> Otherwise, Gonzalo and I will be more than happy to do a >> review of the field and try to answer that question in a more >> explicit manner. >> >> Thanks, >> Yosem >> >> > -- > Liberationtech is public & archives are searchable on Google. > Violations of list guidelines will get you moderated: > https://mailman.stanford.edu/mailman/listinfo/liberationtech. > Unsubscribe, change to digest, or change password by emailing the > moderator at zakwh...@stanford.edu <mailto:zakwh...@stanford.edu>. > > -- Allen Gunn Executive Director, Aspiration www.aspirationtech.org Aspiration: "Better Tools for a Better World" Read our Manifesto: https://aspirationtech.org/publications/manifesto Twitter: www.twitter.com/aspirationtech -- Liberationtech is public & archives are searchable on Google. Violations of list guidelines will get you moderated: https://mailman.stanford.edu/mailman/listinfo/liberationtech. Unsubscribe, change to digest, or change password by emailing the moderator at zakwh...@stanford.edu.
Re: [liberationtech] ICT and Information Security Consulting Services for NGOs/Activist/Press?
like Witness.org that both carry out essential nonprofit mission while also innovating technologically and teaching that knowledge forward to their peers. But there aren't enough of those fine data points. Which is what powers our own mission. SO in summary to your question: there is definitely almost unlimited demand in the market you posit, but the transactional dynamics are complex to say the least. 3: How do you make the funding work? It's a longer answer than I'm game to type after 10pm PT, but I'm happy to discuss off list on some audio channel. The short version of our answer focuses on cost reduction rather than on fund generation: * We teach NGOs minimum viable thinking coupled with planning for scale, so they only acquire what they actually need in the near term, but in a configuration that isn't low-ceiling or limiting over time. * We teach technology planning processes that draw from community organizing models and social justice principles so as to focus acutely on user needs and deliver appropriate tech. We strive to simplify all tech planning processes into end user language. You would be surprised how much this can reduce costing by holding techies accountable to explain what they are doing in non-technical parlance. * If it's not free/open source, it's mostly not an option in our view. We stress the critical nature of organizations retaining control of their technology destiny. But yes, there are plenty of places where free/open offerings don't exist or don't cut it. - From there we coach on traditional and non-traditional ways to source the needed funds. This approach doesn't solve all the challenges, but such processes do reduce risk, reduce cost, and increase odds of success and sustainability. I describe it as the project management analog of shrink the attack surface. Any thoughts on the matter either on list or off would be appreciated. As above, hope it's useful. Been doing this work since the mid-90's and it still mystifies me too much of the time :^) peace, gunner Thank you. -- Jesse Krembs - -- Allen Gunn Executive Director, Aspiration +1.415.216.7252 www.aspirationtech.org Aspiration: Better Tools for a Better World Read our Manifesto: http://aspirationtech.org/publications/manifesto Follow us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/aspirationtech Twitter: www.twitter.com/aspirationtech - -- -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.14 (GNU/Linux) iQEcBAEBAgAGBQJUYbPaAAoJENVj9yFHsyq3cFwIAJY5k7wtu6UnypdGJehjVT9v H61JpovYz9gpBRU75hVhX/MptNfSEdoOzdze7t7UgTaggJTnEH+4aerN/29HVUOr kItJvOIp4n1CCeY/4NA39h4nROP1BgjYExasNUWGE8XOoBSBJYlf2dNsF88YN9tv 6tEWrQS3NW4VnwkdF1vl2hkZ+kuxvMcRl/R65g/0bkcbAL4I4UoHRNd/2UcjtqfE 3mGyKw6vVh82iTG5CFwRrfQ7nsvRI2Gxc1cTdsHtkjgcULe0H7plcIQNydtVqfwA bURvwZzfYImaf6KXA/JWkEn7xEvGRp0t0OZthXJ+xaSFsq2oKJaLa8qnQgI1mtM= =sPNR -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- Liberationtech is public archives are searchable on Google. Violations of list guidelines will get you moderated: https://mailman.stanford.edu/mailman/listinfo/liberationtech. Unsubscribe, change to digest, or change password by emailing moderator at compa...@stanford.edu.
Re: [liberationtech] Examples of integrated health delivery using ICTs
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 OpenMRS.org is a great platform and very vibrant open source community focused on supporting healthcare delivery, primarily in Africa. peace, gunner On 09/13/2013 11:57 AM, Yosem Companys wrote: From: *Atanu Garai*atanu.ga...@gmail.com mailto:atanu.ga...@gmail.com Dear All, __ __ In last few years, several donors announced grants for ICT projects to deliver integrated health services in underserved communities. I am looking for examples of those projects implemented or in the process of being implemented to examine the project design, approach, and implementation methods. Shall be thankful for any references to such projects. __ __ Regards, Atanu - -- Allen Gunn Executive Director, Aspiration +1.415.216.7252 www.aspirationtech.org Aspiration: Better Tools for a Better World Read our Manifesto: http://aspirationtech.org/publications/manifesto Follow us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/aspirationtech Twitter: www.twitter.com/aspirationtech - -- -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.11 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Thunderbird - http://www.enigmail.net/ iQEcBAEBAgAGBQJSM5JOAAoJENVj9yFHsyq3xIAH/AmayOf6bLtdhCzI8xrMcyX8 OO9zQ96v0vLlqpPn7sY1bnwJevWrqkKTACy3XE/umZb9jScXHEf43qPM574v36Tq +pefW25G70ZSMTp6lk2eX/4mjbNlyO1IaKZJB0oh2zOe94T1aUXLUR3jVsvY3eEJ 1MOXiyNlccS2EM4ypb02UEEX60YZGoFDs3AqD3fPuGHLqepJJ7ksWWnHW9DpgLPW UszoemEAnirdO007dii/X/BK4Z+U9MKpPU33s2BJ9RdKbjp4UAZMG1yvXdY7ecOQ 7x+x5gBdAhdl5pcEXWMHGmU3yTWqBN0p7lnAqsW1+3sCl5FsbvuykpQ3jr+X9GM= =ARAI -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- Liberationtech is public archives are searchable on Google. Violations of list guidelines will get you moderated: https://mailman.stanford.edu/mailman/listinfo/liberationtech. Unsubscribe, change to digest, or change password by emailing moderator at compa...@stanford.edu.
Re: [liberationtech] Resources on electronic voting
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Not sure if it's what you are looking for, but: http://blackboxvoting.org/ http://verifiedvoting.org/ peace, gunner On 07/10/2013 10:55 AM, Nick Daly wrote: On Wed, Jul 10, 2013 at 12:36 PM, Marcin de Kaminski mar...@dekaminski.se wrote: Sorry to ask such a general question but I need input on the issue of electronic voting. Is there any comprehensive collection of resources or (preferably academic) research already out there? -- Too many emails? Unsubscribe, change to digest, or change password by emailing moderator at compa...@stanford.edu or changing your settings at https://mailman.stanford.edu/mailman/listinfo/liberationtech - -- Allen Gunn Executive Director, Aspiration +1.415.216.7252 www.aspirationtech.org Aspiration: Better Tools for a Better World Read our Manifesto: http://aspirationtech.org/publications/manifesto Follow us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/aspirationtech Twitter: www.twitter.com/aspirationtech - -- -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.11 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Thunderbird - http://www.enigmail.net/ iQEcBAEBAgAGBQJR3aI8AAoJENVj9yFHsyq3t4wH/RoCBbxfRN67tpOYhlT8yKaL mv1xNFrFEeMSg57jBjpJNvOuCV1TAFk1OTEJcZBcVk5f5AZ93pbtophVLswEa8v2 5Wx/sEXZPfsl0cmGuqv5pGg4M2PL15SIEo2CRZrUEuzfh2cKRyuZBQNomviNOsu7 o/10XctD1QUafia2uHizJR2Xc9J6Z5n3UyF7VTGRi8qO47cksorZf7BMcTW2r3I9 QFdSPP5ZeA3n5WWn3FYgA/+Q2I6HdkLk48dNo1WgZKV8wGTrCpocvGkeRPoxgzkl IJ1UCEIjszyPJqZh4zzoVeAyIKE1NLX4AyDsgJK4tuH3RTbW3H5z5Jjr8flsaQ0= =UgdX -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- Too many emails? Unsubscribe, change to digest, or change password by emailing moderator at compa...@stanford.edu or changing your settings at https://mailman.stanford.edu/mailman/listinfo/liberationtech
Re: [liberationtech] Skype Open Letter: CALL FOR SIGNATORIES
Hey Nadim, The letter looks great. Thanks for driving this. Please add Aspiration (www.aspirationtech.org) to the signatories peace, gunner On 01/16/2013 08:58 AM, Nadim Kobeissi wrote: Dear Privacy Advocates and Internet Freedom Activists, I call on you to review the following draft for our Open Letter to Skype and present your name or the name of your organization as signatories: http://www.skypeopenletter.com/draft/ The letter will be released soon. Feedback is also welcome. Thank you, NK -- Unsubscribe, change to digest, or change password at: https://mailman.stanford.edu/mailman/listinfo/liberationtech -- Allen Gunn Executive Director, Aspiration +1.415.216.7252 www.aspirationtech.org Aspiration: Better Tools for a Better World Read our Manifesto: http://aspirationtech.org/publications/manifesto Follow us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/aspirationtech Twitter: www.twitter.com/aspirationtech -- -- Unsubscribe, change to digest, or change password at: https://mailman.stanford.edu/mailman/listinfo/liberationtech
[liberationtech] Aspiration Nonprofit Software Development Summit
Hello friends, Aspiration and a bunch of our allies are hosting our annual Nonprofit Software Development Summit next week in Oakland, California US. The session slate can be found at http://aspirationtech.org/events/devsummit12/sessions and full event info at http://aspirationtech.org/events/devsummit12 A decent number of folks on this list will be there and/or are alums, and we would love to have more radical techies and tactical troublemakers in the mix! Sliding scale registrations are available, and session proposals are always welcome. Feel free to hit me off-list with questions. thanks peace, gunner -- Allen Gunn Executive Director, Aspiration +1.415.216.7252 www.aspirationtech.org Aspiration: Better Tools for a Better World Read our Manifesto: http://aspirationtech.org/publications/manifesto Follow us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/aspirationtech Twitter: www.twitter.com/aspirationtech -- -- Unsubscribe, change to digest, or change password at: https://mailman.stanford.edu/mailman/listinfo/liberationtech
