The activist community is creating a digital global platform where people get active, organized and movements grow. We are building infrastructure that is free to use, open-source, privacy-focused and governed by its users. We want to rival commercial campaigning tools that are often inaccessible — financially and/or technically — for small progressive organizations, especially when they grow. Activists therefore often resort to using BigTech platforms, which are in many cases diametrically opposed to their goals.
We need to end this dependence and put tools for action into the hands of everyone willing to work towards a more equitable society. That also means building a user experience that is easy and fun to use while establishing security best-practices from the very beginning. Well-executed campaign tactics should not be the exception for well-funded and/or tech-savvy activists.
Let’s update how power is distributed in our society by removing barriers and enabling more people to safely engage in a political life.
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Coordinating Circle
The CC meets weekly to keep the work of all groups aligned with the organization's vision. Every group elects one representative for the CC.
Product, Design and Development
The groups of this circle are responsible for developing a responsive, inclusive, and secure platform that meets the evolving needs of activists worldwide.
Product
We are committed to delivering a platform that meets the quickly changing needs of activists worldwide. Guided by many conversations with our community, our team researches and prioritizes features as well as allocates resources as efficient as possible. We ensure that our platform meets current demands of tools for activism and anticipates future needs, creating an environment where activists and organizers are supported with mission coherent technology.
We are dedicated to crafting a visually compelling and highly functional platform for activists worldwide. We are committed to inclusivity, ensuring our design serves users of all backgrounds and abilities. Our goal is to create intuitive interfaces and user experiences that support and amplify the efforts of those committed to making a difference. We strive to make activism more engaging and effective through thoughtful design.
We are dedicated to building a secure, scalable and accessible platform for activists around the globe. Committed to open-source principles, we strive to foster a community of developers who can contribute to the platform and learn as well as teach according to their abilities. We are responsible for overseeing the development, testing, deployment and assuring secure and net-zero hosting of the code of the platform.
The groups of this circle are responsible for fostering creative expression, educating and mobilizing activists, and bridging language gaps to strengthen global collaboration.
Art
We are creating artworks for the organization and manage a vibrant artist network. We support both internal campaigns and the broader community of organizations on activist. Our contributions to the upcoming shop and event collaborations not only raise funds but also add visual impact. Committed to bringing our brush to the streets, we strive to make art a cornerstone of the platform.
We focus on crafting educational and informative content that enhances the capabilities of activists and organizers. Through clear, engaging communication across our social media channels, upcoming publications and other efforts, we articulate the value and functionality of our shared platform – with text, audio, visuals and video. Our commitment to transparency and inclusivity in content creation help us shape an important voice in the narrative of technologies for activism.
We need to break down language barriers in order to mobilize larger and more diverse coalitions. Our team welcomes anyone eager to contribute, regardless of professional background. We are responsible for translating content of our own organization and requests for translations can be made for different assets. This will improve collaboration across communities, borders and movements. Multi-lingual mobilisation for your next action? We got you.
The groups of this circle are responsible for safeguarding legal integrity, ensuring financial sustainability, and building a thriving and inclusive community.
Legal
We are is dedicated to ensuring that the platform doesn’t run into unexpected legal trouble while empowering our users with the knowledge and support they need. By focusing on compliance, user support and proactive legal advocacy, we aim to support activists worldwide. Together with the rest of the organization we also develop and update our internal governance.
We are tasked with ensuring the financial health and sustainability of the platform. We are dedicated to generating and managing funds in a way that supports and grows our organizations capacities. Through strategic fundraising, careful resource allocation and robust partnerships – like with our fiscal host Änderwerk – we strive to create a solid financial foundation that empowers activists globally. Our commitment to privilege-balancing financial practices helps us build a more inclusive contributor community.
We focus on nurturing a vibrant and inclusive community of contributors who drive the platform forward. We develop strategic recruitment initiatives, foster a constructive feedback culture and mediate conflicts to ensure a collaborative environment. By expanding our capacity network, we also connect activist organizations with essential resources and training outside of our platform. Our commitment to respect, empathy and the creation of an environment of learning makes our platform more than just tech: a community where activism thrives through the people participating in it.
This will move into the activist platform soon, as our product is facilitating the presentation of the organization, its groups and onboarding processes – we are excited about that!
