The document explores the impact of mobile and social media on social change, highlighting case studies from Iran, India, and Kenya. It emphasizes how these platforms empower young, urban individuals to mobilize and protest against injustices, showcasing examples like the Neda video in Iran and the Pink Panty protest in India. Additionally, it discusses the evolution of journalism into a form of citizen journalism where individuals actively participate as creators and organizers.

1. Mobile and social media as a force for change October 20, 2009 The (extended + videos) presentation by Julian Matthews, Trinetizen Media

2. Stories to share 1Iran 1India 1Kenya 2Malaysia

3. 1. Iran: Neda

4. Warning: Explicit video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbdEf0QRsLM

5. Neda: Symbol of injustice in Iran

9. Neda’s impact Obama: “heartbreaking” Viral video: 4.6m views Trending topic hashtag: #neda Protesters: Young, urban, self-motivated and angry But armed with mobilephones and the power of social media

10. “ 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

11. 2. India: Moral brigade attacks women in bars

12. Creative protest

15. Pink panty protest It was non-violent. It shamed the perpetrators. It brought global attention to the issue. It struck a chord with women and support groups around the world. It wasn’t an email petition. The protesters had to mail it in, adding to its impact. Young, urban, self-motivated, angry. And armed with mobilephones and the power of social media

16. “ When we change the way we communicate, we change society,” Cl ay Shirky, Here Comes Everybody

17. 3. Kenya

18. Kibera slums of Nairobi

19. 4.Twestival: Tweet. Meet. Give.

20. Twestival Kuala Lumpur

21. 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 Twitter-driven

22. 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

23. Social media skills training

24. 5. A new model for journalism

25. Citizen journalism project

26. Sign of the times

28. 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

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