Documentary on infoactivism screened in the city
10 Tactics for turning information into action, a film on the usage of new technology for social development, was screened at the premises of Foundation for Social Transformation (FST), Guwahati on December 12. Produced by Tactical Technology Group, Germany, this info-activism film features stories from 25 rights advocates from around the world who have successfully used information and digital technologies (such as mobile phone, video camera, Google Earth and Google Map, blogs, etc.) to create positive change. The event was attended by social activists, students and NGO workers including the Chairperson of Northeast Network - Manisha Behal and Executive Director of FST - Ketaki Bardalai. Cheekay Chinko of Association for Progressive Communications in Philippines and Namita Singh of Video Volunteers, Goa have joined the event through Skype and responded to queries from the participants.
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