Irish Charities and Digital Storytelling

After being hit hard by the global economic downturn, Ireland is embarking on an ambigious social campaign via digital storytelling. Specifically, an online news article reported that "hundreds of charities around the country are expected connect with volunteers and suppoerters through digital storytelling." Not only is this endeavor going to be a new and unique way to recruit potential donations and volunteers for a multitude of organizations, but it is also a low cost way in which said organizations can highlight the work that they do through the medium of online digital storytelling.

http://www.bettertogether.ie/

What makes the endeavor so interesting is that it is a national campaign and at the Web site, www.bettertogether.ie which will be showcasting the various digital stories in the "About Us" tab, the following sentiment is expressed: "Studies show that societies with high levels of social involvement experience less crime, less violence and enjoy better mental health...By getting involved in voluntary and community activity YOU can help make Ireland a better place." I found this comment so inspiring and I wish more Americans could follow the path of the Irish and involve themselves more in charitable and volunteer work.

Finally, the new article announced that the top 3 digital storytelling videos will receive 3,000 euro for charity.

Please see link to news article below:
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5hny72IW13ODseOpckFdv_g05kfBA?docId=N0258091286986569410A

An example of one of the charities using digital storytelling
Educate Together


Organisation name: Educate Together

The Organisation's Website: http://www.educatetogether.ie

About the organisation:
Educate Together is a charity and educational patron body. There are 58 Educate Together multi-denominational schools in Ireland. It pioneers an approach to education in Ireland that is inclusive of all learners irrespective of belief system, race, ethnicity, class, culture, gender, language, lifestyle and ability.
Public Contact Details:
www.educatetogether.ie
01 4292500
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