[WSIS CS-Plenary] SANGONeT "Social Media for NGOs" Conference 2009

[David Barnard]

The annual SANGONeT “ICTs for Civil Society” Conference is the premier 
ICT event dedicated to the work of the NGO sector in Southern Africa.

The 2009 event will be held in two parts - from 15-16 October 2009 at 
the Turbine Hall in Newtown, Johannesburg, and 20-21 October 2009 at the 
River Club in Observatory, Cape Town, South Africa.

The 2009 event will focus on the relevance of social media tools to the 
South African NGO sector.

Social media are tools that allow groups to generate content, engage in 
peer-to-peer conversations and exchange content. The key features of 
social media are participation and interaction, connecting people and 
providing the tools necessary to have a conversation - all important 
components of NGOs’ day-to-day work.

Are you a Facebook or Twitter user? Do you blog? Do you raise money 
through the Internet? Are you using mobile phones strategically in you 
work? Are you using online tools in your advocacy activities? Or do you 
simply have an interest in finding out more about social media?

The SANGONeT conference will explore these issues by drawing on the 
experience of local and international experts, showcasing innovative 
projects, facilitating the transfer of skills and reflecting on NGOs' 
future technology needs and requirements.

For general information about the conference, refer to 
http://www.ngopulse.org/conference2009.

The conference programme will be strategically informed by the findings 
of the 2009 “State of ICTs in the South African NGO Sector” research 
project which SANGONeT is implementing in conjunction with World Wide Worx.

The winners of the South African NGO Web Awards 2009 will also be 
announced during the two events.

We look forward to your participation in the Johannesburg and Cape Town 
events!

The SANGONeT Conference Team
E-mail: info at sangonet.org.za
http://www.sangonet.org.za