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Peace Games & International Efforts

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

" The model of State Department's Cultural Exchanges. Darfur Is Dying was the result. The founder and creator of game consulted people in Darfur. Darfur is Dying was created at last year's GFC. These are powerful experiences. Those people come back and have greater depth of understanding.

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Guest Post by Stacey Monk: Dogooders Won’t Change the World (Alone)

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Here’s what’s pissing me off: The reason I have to fight every time to do these stories [like Darfur] is because the truth is that it’s hard to get the majority of Americans…to care. ” (not in video). And as long as changing the world is relegated to a sector, it will never happen. Generic license ). That is a huge mistake.”

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Fashion and Passion for Your Cause: Wear it on Your Blog or Profile!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I have a strong interest in the future of my work and participatory culture. As an activist and evangelist for Creative Commons' values and tools, I want to do my part in helping to ensure that our culture remains as free and accessible as possible. two came to mind and rhyme: Fashion and Passion.

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Machinima Festival and NTC Video Contest

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Combining aspects of animation, game development, puppetry, graffiti, fan fiction, and improvisational theater into a moving image art form, machinima represents the latest frontier of digital popular culture. AmaBe Cheeky stars in this one with Zeke Poutine, In Kenzo and the janjaweed of Camp Darfur. in kenzo, machinimatographer~

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The Move On Model: Inciting Visitor Social Action

Museum 2.0

The session, presented by Cultural Connections , focused on museums, exhibits, and programs specifically developed to inspire visitors to take action in their own lives to create social change. They literally "forced the conversation," giving both reluctant and enthusiastic visitors a way to move beyond the exhibition.

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Buy a Song, Support a Cause

Have Fun - Do Good

raises money for Amnesty's Darfur work. Dark Was The Night will be released on February 17th to raise money for Red Hot , an organization, "dedicated to fighting AIDS through pop culture." In 2004, Band Aid 20 re-recorded, "Do They Know It's Christmas," to fund famine relief in Darfur. Thanks @abfdc for the tip). Volume 8 CD.

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Making Stories Work for Your Org: What the Data Says

NTEN

They bridge many divides — including cultural, linguistic, and age-related. Steve has also been a consultant and strategist for the Save Darfur Coalition, American Cancer Society, U.S. Their four central points may sound familiar: Stories are universal. Stories mirror human thought.

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