Asia Pacific Youth Network » Resources http://www.apyouth.net We are agents of change! Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:15:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 APYN Skype School Session Four – the end of term! http://www.apyouth.net/2010/02/apyn-skype-school-session-four-the-end-of-term/ http://www.apyouth.net/2010/02/apyn-skype-school-session-four-the-end-of-term/#comments Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:15:04 +0000 apyn http://www.apyouth.net/?p=1494 Our final Skype School session focussed on ‘How to think about online security – a guide for activists!’

Check out the excellent presentation here

Have you questions about security? Email our friendly APYN security guru Crane your questions! crane@riseup.net

That’s a wrap for our first ever APYN Skype School ! Thank you to all who joined and participated – and remember, if you’ve got a great idea for a skill, theme or issue that you’d like to learn about… post your idea below and we’ll see if we can schedule single sessions or more!

Looking forward to seeing you at the next APYN Skype School !

Don’t forget you can still join the discussion here

]]> http://www.apyouth.net/2010/02/apyn-skype-school-session-four-the-end-of-term/feed/ 0 APYN Skype School Session Three http://www.apyouth.net/2010/02/apyn-skype-school-session-three/ http://www.apyouth.net/2010/02/apyn-skype-school-session-three/#comments Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:10:01 +0000 apyn http://www.apyouth.net/?p=1474 Skype Schoolmates again welcomed Shveta in a conversation about Maternal Mortality!

Another lively discussion session explored concepts and introductory ideas around this human rights issue.

Preparation for the session was fun too – with participants watching:

The introductions were through a voice call, and discussion followed through chat – you can read the transcript of this part of the session here!

Be part of the discussion here:

Next week is our last scheduled Skype School discussion on considering online security and risk. We are looking for more session topics for upcoming Skype School session and would love to hear what you’d be interested in discussing! Add a comment below or email apyncampaigns@gmail.com

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James introduced the basic concepts of using facebook to organise, mobilise and campaign!  Participants shared success stories, experiences and discussed the pathways, uses and opportunities available for activists online.

Download the Session two presentation

And join the discussion here!

Got a great idea for a Skype School Session? – it could be a one of discussion session, an idea for a skill or tool you’d like to know more about or ideas for a series of lessons! Add them below or email to apyncampaigns@gmail.com

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or download as an mp3 (file size: 41 mb)

We switched to text chat when one of our lines were breaking up towards the end, read the Skype School transcript for this additional section on 20 Jan 2010

APYN Skype Schoolmates attended the first ever APYN Skype School Session on 20th January 2010!

They explored the link between poverty and human rights in this session and invite you to join the discussion here:

The next three Wednesdays will see this group meet on Skype to learn about

  • Using facebook for mobilizing and campaigning – the basics! Turning information into action… ideas and lessons!
  • All about maternal mortality
  • Security – online activism, what do I need to think about?
  • The Asia Pacific Youth Network and how YOU can get involved!

Keep checking this space to see updates on APYN Skype School and access recordings and information about the sessions!

There’s been a HUGE interest in APYN Skype School, so if you have an idea about a topic, a skill you’d like to learn or can reccomend someone you know as a speaker, you are invited to post your comments and suggestions below.

For people who were unable to make this round of APYN Skype School, please register your interest for the next rounds here and you’ll be kept up to date on upcoming opportunities !

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APYN Japan Business cards
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some more:
 
Gapminder :  Play with global statistics to see maps & charts on development and poverty
http://www.gapminder.org
 
Global Rich List:  How do you ‘rank’ on the global poverty scale?
http://www.globalrichlist.com
 
Millenium Development Goals: Find out what Governments have committed to for 2015
http://www.un.org/millenniumgoals/
 
Poverty.com: Find out more about world poverty
www.poverty.com
 
Every Human has Rights :  The ‘elders’ call for an end to poverty and inequality
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWsxyJQBio
 
The Price of Silence: 16 of the world’s top musicians come together in a rousing musical plea to guarantee human rights for all
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONLMhwCO6EI
 

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