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| Published on 11/1/2008 |
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| By Stephen M. Apatow |
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The Bottom Line
The world cannot respond, if it does not know. Whether it is an infectious disease outbreak or genocide in Darfur, the world needs to know.
On the grassroots level in the United States and every United Nations member country, we have prioritized (1) Unmet Needs Analysis and (2) dissemination of overviews to leaders on the local, state and federal level, UN Member countries, humanitarian relief organizations and media.
You can make a difference! How? Help us spread the word about the importance of the Humanitarian Resource Institute Global Communication strategy. The objective is real time communication of the unmet need or challenge. It is as simple as a digital photo or video with an overview sent to those involved with strategic planning and policy development (Humanitarian Resource Institute) and/or the media (Media Awareness Project: Global Media Contact Information and Email Directory).
Resources:
Note: Verifiable information with sources for confirmation are crucial and will help with investigative research by reporters at media organizations. This is even more important for postings to citizen journalism web sites.
Upload:
Video.
* Yahoo: You Witness News
* YouTube
* MySpace Videos
Photo:
* Flickr
Resources for Citizen Journalism (Yahoo: You Witness News)
* Center for Citizen Media: Resources for citizen journalists from a venture affiliated with the University of California and Harvard Law School.
* BBC's Good Shooting Guide: the basic principles. The BBC shares its training materials. This is a great starting point for someone who's looking to learn the basics on shooting video.
* Our Media: Personal Media Learning Center. Our Media is a repository of audio, video and photo content. Its learning center is a good how-to resource.
* WikiNews: Original Reporting: Some simple guidelines for reporters, including sourcing, disclosure of potential conflicts, and preparing for interviews.
* J-Lab: The Institute for Interactive Journalism: A spinoff of the Pew Center for Civic Journalism, J-Lab is probably the most active organization in promoting the development, study and training of participatory journalists.
* The Largemouth Citizen Journalism Manual: Largemouth is a group of professional journalists who volunteer time to listen to citizens and to teach the necessary skills to produce accurate, compelling journalism.
A per requests for information on anonymous web surfing and email, for reports (including those requesting the assistance of Interpol, United Nations Crime and Justice Information Network (UNCJIN), United Nations Security Council):
* EPIC Online Guide to Practical Privacy Tools
Please help us spread the word.
Be creative, live for others, serve as a bridge, impact,
Stephen Michael Apatow
Founder, Humanitarian Resource Institute
Consultancy: www.humanitarian.net/presbio.html
Email: s.m.apatow@humanitarian.net
MySpace Music Connection
Url: www.apatow.org
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Country Music Association artist Stephen Michael Apatow has been there, taken the issues, met with the executive directors of the frontline programs, conducted the talks for youth and community leaders in hundreds of United States cities, coast to coast. The bottom line was needs analysis and "to bridge Unmet Needs to Untapped Resources."
After forming Humanitarian Resource Institute in 1994, he became an advocate for this work in all 50 states and territories, and at the request of leaders in Washington expanded his reach to every United Nations member country as an advocate for policy development and humanitarian relief in the fields of medicine, veterinary medicine and law.
Today, this work continues with an objective for collaboration and unity, including his work with the music and entertainment industry. We invite all artist and arts organization to join us in this cause, for the sake of the vulnerable and those who have not the capacity to defend themselves.
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Note: The full html enhanced release was posted on MySpace Music: www.myspace.com/apatow
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| Article Credits and References |
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Humanitarian Resource Institute
www.humanitarian.net
Arts Integration in Education: Bridging the Gap
www.humanitarian.net/university/arts
MySpace Music: Stephen Michael Apatow
www.myspace.com/apatow |
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