"Actipedia" Crowdsourcing Platform Goes Public
Database of creative activism case studies will inform and inspire a new generation of activists
WASHINGTON - March 6
- The Yes Lab and the Center for Artistic
Activism are announcing the launch of Actipedia.org, an
open-access, user-generated database of creative activism case studies designed
to inspire activists.
"We designed
Actipedia to inspire activists to more creative—and effective—actions,"
explains Stephen Duncombe, co-founder of the Center for Creative Activism.
"Actipedia is
about sharing the ways people challenge power and envision a better
society," adds Andy Bichlbaum of the Yes Lab. "To change the world
we've got to learn from each other."
Actipedia is built
on an open-source platform and is designed for ease of use, with simple formats
for viewing, searching and posting examples. The site draws case studies from
original submissions, reprinted news articles, and informal snippets of action
reports. Although it is only now launching, Actipedia already hosts over 400
case studies and counting, from countries from all over the world.
"Actipedia
provides a space for inspiration and for contribution," noted one recent
user. "Seeing all the amazing work going on around the world motivates me
and makes me realize the potential impact I can have."
