During the past month in Global Studio in Johannesburg, I’ve been working with the non-profit Diepsloot Community News to help improve ways residents can communicate within the township of Diepsloot. Inspired by a community chalkboard model in Liberia, we installed a local community chalkboard so residents can have an accessible platform, share info on a daily basis, self-organize, and empower each other through local knowledge. And it’s cheap to boot! I want one in my neighborhood! Learn more here!
August 12th, 2008 at 9:26 am
this is cool! I want one in my hood too. It’s even pretty…like street furniture. Do you know how it’s working out?
September 1st, 2008 at 10:45 am
Hey thanks! Ya I’ve been trying to get an update from Bongani, the head of Diesploot Community News. He’s emailed me to say he’ll email me with an update… Internet is pretty scarce and relatively expensive there. I’ll definitely keep you posted when I hear back!