Mobile and social media as a force for change October 20, 2009 A presentation by Julian Matthews, Trinetizen Media

Stories to share 1Kenya 2Malaysia

1. Kenya

Kibera slums of Nairobi

“ Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. “ Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead, cultural anthropologist

“ Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.

2.Twestival: Tweet. Meet. Give.

Raised RM11,000 + two PC Desktops + Broadband Destiny Starting Point , a home for delinquent boys in Klang Young, urban, self-motivated and armed with mobile devices and the power of social media

Niki: New media renaissance man? Co-organiser of KL Twestival Asst editor Columnist Blogger Trains Theatre actor 1,650 friends on Facebook 1,770 followers on Twitter JUST TURNED 30

Co-organiser of KL Twestival

Asst editor

Columnist

Blogger

Trains

Theatre actor

1,650 friends on Facebook

1,770 followers on Twitter

JUST TURNED 30

Social media skills training

3. A new model for journalism

Citizen journalism project

Sign of the times

Everyone is the media We are no longer passive consumers, we are ACTIVE participants, creators, producers and organizers. This change is fundamental, permanent and messy. Live with it. Takeaways

Everyone is the media

We are no longer passive consumers, we are ACTIVE participants, creators, producers and organizers.

This change is fundamental, permanent and messy.

Live with it.

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