http://mobilevoices.org Open Source Secure Anonymous Mobile Communications Platform Within Emerging Nations Sat, 29 Sep 2007 22:33:29 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en As the world watches the brave citizens of Myanmar continue to stage pro-democracy rallies against the military junta which has controlled the the nation for the last 44 years, its still amazes and inspires me on how cell phone video, or any other form of technology (web access, digital images) ... http://mobilevoices.org/?p=21 I came across a very interesting article on VoicesofAfrica about the use of mobile phones, Nokia E61i to be exact in reporting stories. The Voices of Africa project is being piloted by 3 reporters and is a initiative of the Africa Interactive Media Foundation, and its overall goal is ... http://mobilevoices.org/?p=17 In conclusion, I have discovered that there is still so much more for me to learn about the future implications of mobile technology. I want to research and learn more about not only how it will effect us within the U.S, and other developed nations but its future implications, either ... http://mobilevoices.org/?p=10 WITNESS Witness.org WITNESS is an international human rights organization that provides training and support to local groups to use video in their human rights advocacy campaigns. Beyond providing video cameras and editing equipment, WITNESS is committed to facilitating exposure for our partners' issues on a global scale. We help broker relationships ... http://mobilevoices.org/?p=9 In order to speak with you about the implementation of MobileVoices, I must address the paramount concern for us, which are the issue of anonymity and the concealment of the identity of the users. Every possible step must be taken in order to prevent the disclosure of any users of ... http://mobilevoices.org/?p=8 Anjon Kenwa-So Student Accra State University in Ghana Anjon is a 20 years old junior at Accra State University in Ghana. Anjon is a smart, upwardly mobile, activist who is keenly aware of the events in the world as well as in his community. Anjon is not afraid to voice his personal opinion ... http://mobilevoices.org/?p=7 The end user for MobileVoices would be anyone who has a feature rich mobile phone, a 3G enabled broadband connection, and feels an urge or need to have their voice and opinions heard, while protecting their identity. They can be student activist in Mozambique, who has captured a brutal police attack ... http://mobilevoices.org/?p=6 Over the past few years Mobile telephony, alongside the advent of the Internet, has become one of the explosive developments ever to have taken place in the world. Mobile technology has affected all of our lives and I believe it can help bring about another revolution especially within developing nations, ... http://mobilevoices.org/?p=5 I am interested in this subject for a variety of reasons, one from my own personal background which instilled in me a deep appreciation for the freedom of expression, two being the impact that I believe that mobile technology will have in enabling a new level of grassroots citizen media, ... http://mobilevoices.org/?p=4 MobileVoices explores my concept of an open source reverse p2p anonymous mobile communication platform and its possible effects in encouraging the growth of grassroots citizen media within developing nations especially those in Africa. The goals of MobileVoices are to: * Provide a secure anonymous communications platform, through a mobile and web platform, ... http://mobilevoices.org/?p=3