Count Down to OneWebDay 09: 27 Days Left!
This September 22nd, contribute to the celebrations of the web for OneWebDay! All over the world, people who care about the future of the Web are joining together to organize events and activities in their towns, growing the OWD network from the grassroots up. The 30-day countdown has already begun leading up to OWD09; learn how you can join the celebrations!
This September 22nd, contribute to the celebrations of the web for OneWebDay! All over the world, people who care about the future of the Web are joining together to organize events and activities in their towns, growing the OWD network from the grassroots up. The 30-day countdown has already begun leading up to OWD09; learn how you can join the celebrations!
What's OneWebDay09?
Founded by Susan Crawford, who now advises President Obama on science, technology, and innovation policy, OneWebDay is a global event which is celebrated every September 22 since 2006. Much like Earth Day, which inspired it, OneWebDay provides an opportunity for communities to celebrate the power of Web for positive change, to take action to protect what is precious about it, and to educate the public and policy-makers on key social, economic, and political Web issues.
This year's theme—One Web. For All.—is all about digital inclusion, digital literacy, and working to close the digital divide. OneWebDay organizers will call attention to efforts that work to ensure that anyone who wants it has access to the Internet and the skills they need to engage in our new communications environment.
The fight for digital inclusion is now on the cutting edge in the long struggle for social and economic justice. Access to a fast, affordable, and open Internet is essential for every child in school, every entrepreneur with a new idea, and anyone who wants full access to our government and the democratic process.
How to Get Involved
Globally, OneWebDay activities will include:
- A week of volunteer technology service in marginalized communities intended to encourage long-term volunteerism by technologists.
- A day of action to inform policy-makers that there is a growing constituency that cares deeply about equitable access to the Web.
- Parties, concerts, film screenings, and panels
OneWebDay is organized locally by volunteers and coordinated globally by OneWebDay, Inc. and their partner organizations. Already, groups all over the world, from Philadelphia to the Philippines are gearing up for the strongest OneWebDay ever.
Join in the celebrations:
- Find your local group/events (using the OneWebDay network)
- Start a group/event for your city (using the OneWebDay network)
- Celebrate OWD09 by participating in Mozilla Service Week
- Share your story on the OWDStories platform
- Follow updates on OWD09 on the blog or on Twitter
