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Community Development through Social Media

A Video Course on Using Social Media

as Community Building Tools

In developing a community, the need to understand and utilize the best tools is important. No matter the task at hand, using whatever tools and resources you can is vital to being able to carry out your mission. Today's Youth Has the power of the Internet and Social Media to make a difference. In exploring this, The Alliance of Youth Movements, held a Summit December 4th & 5th in New York. Involved were many personalities and experts, as well as supporters. Together they taught and gave advice on how to build a movement and make a successful difference in the world. These video's are the record of this event, and they offer insight and education to all who view them.

Keynote: Facebook: Origins and Tools for Social Change

Facebook co-founder Dustin Moskovitz reflects on the origins of Facebook and shares his perspective on how the organization has grown into one of the world's most important tools for social and political change.

- 4 Videos -

Introduction: Building a Movement against Terrorism

Introduction: Remarks from James K. Glassman, Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs at the U.S. State Department, about the importance of using social networks to create social change and combat violent extremism.

- 2 Videos -

Keynote: Building a Movement against Terrorism

Oscar Morales, founder of One Million Voices Against the FARC, discusses how in just one month he used online platforms and new media to build the largest movement against a terrorist organization in the history of the world.

- 4 Videos -

Perspectives: Building a Global Movement

MTV's Tim Kash talks with organizations that originated from humble beginnings online but evolved into transnational non-profits. Includes representatives from the Genocide Intervention Network, Burma Global Action Network, Save Darfur Coalition, and Invisible Children.

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Perspectives: Addressing Violence at Home

The View's Whoopi Goldberg hosts this session on addressing violence at home with online platforms. Featuring the organizations One Million People Against Crime in South Africa, The People's March Against Knife Crime, Raíces de Esperanza, and To Write Love on Her Arms.

- 4 Videos -

Perspectives: Taking Action to Address the Political Process

NBC's Luke Russert moderates a panel discussion on organizations that have addressed political situations, increasing transparency and diversity in the political process. Panelists include leaders from Youth for Tolerance, Young Civilians, and No Mas Chavez.

- 4 Videos -

Perspectives: Mobilizing in a Challenging Environment

Watch groups who have been effective at mobilizing in challenging environments, such as Saudi Women Petitioning the Government for Driving Rights, CAMBIO, and Iluminemos México. Nicole Lapin of CNN moderates..

- 2 Videos -

How to Begin: Taking it to the Streets

Join the Hoover Insitution's Larry Diamond in a discussion about creating and responding to events to help start a movement. Panelists address planning events, marches, and protests, and how to transition to new issues and methods after short-term objectives are met.

- 4 Videos -

Breakout Session: Building New Movements Online

This session brings together delegates and observers to discuss how observer organizations can build an online component to their existing grassroots efforts.

- 4 Videos -

How to get Press Attention:
Engaging and Inspiring the Media

Learn how to involve and use the media to enhance a movement's exposure and engage the broader public, featuring panelists from MTV, NBC, CNN, and Newsweek International.

- 4 Videos -

Utilizing Digital Media for Social Change

Fortune's David Kirkpatrick kicks off a session looking at how new digital media platforms can be leveraged to affect social change. Panelists include Dustin Moskovitz of Facebook, Katie Stanton of Google, Richard Robbins of AT&T, and others.

- 4 Videos -

How to Stay Safe:
Safety, Law and Security for Social Movements

Focusing on safety in challenging environments, this panel addresses how to protect privacy, avoid being shut down by a hostile government, and other issues. Featuring experts from Witness, Freedom House, Columbia Law School, and the Department of Homeland Security.

- 4 Videos -

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