Open Keynote Event
PEOPLE POWERED POLITICS:
How Avaaz built the world's largest global advocacy organization
June 22, 2008 :: 7:30pm
MaRS Centre :: 101 College Street, Toronto, Ontario
FREE
Come hear Avaaz.org founder and Executive Director Ricken Patel share his secrets on how they built the world's (and Canada's) largest online advocacy organization, with 3.3 million active members (320,000 in Canada!), in just over a year.
Avaaz connects people across borders to bring "people powered politics" to international decision-making. Using technology and the internet to mobilize people, Avaaz:
- helped transform the Bali climate change negotiations
- produced ads to sway public opinion towards peace in the Middle East
- was responsible for the world's fastest growing online petition in support of Tibetan independence.
Ricken will be joined by Jon Warnow, who helped create one of the most successful global warming campaigns of 2007 – Step It Up. Jon will share his tips for success in a world where organizing has changed from rigid hierarchies to radical transparency.
This open evening is presented free as part of the Social Tech Training. Produced by Web of Change and MaRS, the STT is an intensive 3-day training in online campaigning, fundraising, and promotions for social change.
www.marsdd.com/socialtechtraining
please RSVP to info@webofchange.com or on Facebook
Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=16710867683&ref=nf
How Avaaz built the world's largest global advocacy organization
June 22, 2008 :: 7:30pm
MaRS Centre :: 101 College Street, Toronto, Ontario
FREE
Come hear Avaaz.org founder and Executive Director Ricken Patel share his secrets on how they built the world's (and Canada's) largest online advocacy organization, with 3.3 million active members (320,000 in Canada!), in just over a year.
Avaaz connects people across borders to bring "people powered politics" to international decision-making. Using technology and the internet to mobilize people, Avaaz:
- helped transform the Bali climate change negotiations
- produced ads to sway public opinion towards peace in the Middle East
- was responsible for the world's fastest growing online petition in support of Tibetan independence.
Ricken will be joined by Jon Warnow, who helped create one of the most successful global warming campaigns of 2007 – Step It Up. Jon will share his tips for success in a world where organizing has changed from rigid hierarchies to radical transparency.
This open evening is presented free as part of the Social Tech Training. Produced by Web of Change and MaRS, the STT is an intensive 3-day training in online campaigning, fundraising, and promotions for social change.
www.marsdd.com/socialtechtraining
please RSVP to info@webofchange.com or on Facebook
Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=16710867683&ref=nf
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