What people say about 10 Tactics

"The film was inspiring ...because there are times when people do feel helpless. Sometimes there are already cases of violence against civilians and how do we go about making these cases known to the public so that we could see justice? We have to find ways to empower ourselves not just with principles but with the know-how as well."

"Thank you for supporting the local community we work with. Resources such these are really add value to the social justice and media justice initiatives in San Antonio."

“With films like 10 tactics...there is now a wealth of information and advice available to organisations who want to embrace the possibilities of [new] technologies and work more effectively.”

"The 10 tactics film was great. Especially I liked the Morocco police story. We have many such examples of police corruption in Tanzania. I learnt from this story how involving people in capturing these kinds of abuses of power can lead to change."

"This film had so many good ideas for the use of ICTs to support the work we do. I will use these stories to develop new approaches for budget monitoring and to identify new ways to make the information we collect more accessible to the public."

“This documentary is very important and timely viewing for all and most relevant to advocates working in the grassroots, campaigners, information activists”

"Since people's attitude towards social movements in Portugal has apparently become more and more inert, screening a film such as 10 Tactics for an audience of young wanna-be reporters was truly inspiring: it was like spreading a seed of good vibes to create the change we want to see in the world, starting in our own community."

“It was a really good and timely film to watch.”

“I liked the film because it bridged the gap between having information and what you can do with information”.

“The 10 tactics pack is excellent. Many helpful tips and ideas for formulating communication strategies and rolling out an advocacy campaign. The design is functional as well as attractive and colourful. Thanks Tactical Technology Collective!”

“10 Tactics is something that has to be seen by migration and human right advocates”

"10 Tactics is a vital resource for activists seeking to use new technology in tactically powerful and strategically effective ways. There is a need to learn from other movements and the 10 Tactics resources provide crucial insights and hard won lessons to emulate and build upon."

“We screened 10 tactics to a group of international media and communication students and lecturers as part of a course on communication for social change. The film was a huge success, students especially liked the combination of hands-on tactics and the international focus of the film.”

“I think it's important to show this film in Brazil. I'll use it to inspire people in the use of new technologies for activism.”

"Activists and campaigners are increasingly turning to digital technology and social media platforms to get their messages across..."10 Tactics for Turning Information into Action" provides a handbook in how best to disseminate their ideas.”

“10 tactics enables anyone involved in info-activism, communication for development and ICT4D to find inspiration and fresh ideas to enhance the impact of their work. 10 tactics is comprehensive and up-to-date yet highlights specific examples that people can learn and borrow from, thereby further enabling sharing of ideas and collaboration”

“What an inspiring movie! I see our organisation, Open Maps Caucasus, using many of these tactics as we implement new projects in the region. I was particularly interested in how large data sets can be visualized through maps (as was seen in Darfur and Lebanon).”

“The first time I heard these stories I felt so excited. I could feel hope and inspiration. I will carry [the film] with me wherever I go and show it to people, especially in places where we do media training.”

“I think the film came as a surprise to the audience and as a great inspiration too. The follow-up discussion revealed that there’s a lot to talk about –  people were asking about the details and tactics and technology and how-to-dos.”

“The film strengthened my motivation as an activist through the tools I already use, while also showing me new ones I was previously unaware of. At the same time, it made me feel closer to a reality that is not usually portrayed in the mass media, making me feel stronger.”

“10 Tactics has been really valuable in a teaching context; as well as using it in Witness trainings, I have also used it in a class that I teach at the Harvard Kennedy Carr Center for Human Rights. It gets a great response from students.”

“We screened 10 tactics to a group of international media and communication students and lecturers as part of a course on communication for social change. The film was a huge success, students especially liked the combination of hands-on tactics and the international focus of the film.”

"I'm now finishing watching the film and its fantastic! Im really impressed with the clarity and messages coming through as well as with the material. So straightforward and a great design!"

"The material is FANTASTIC. Folks in my office are fighting over a chance to have a look. I think it is an especially useful tool for trainers, such as myself, who are constantly on the look out for great, inspirational materials. I also like the versatility of it and just how attractive the design is. It is very portable too."

“The materials in the toolkit are designed to create successful advocacy campaigns that convey a clear message to propel the right actions. The toolkit is user friendly and inspires the readers to think of creative ways in constructing a campaign”

“I found the film very inspiring. I really love the fact that you can do so much with very little, such as SMS and Blogging campaigns. I am politically-minded, but I didn’t realise there were so many people doing doing this stuff!  It is brilliantly made, educational and enjoyable”.

"Our screening was wonderful.... The Kibera maps piece was central to the screening as discussions ensued on how the maps could be used by the locals for advocacy around service delivery. There were also interesting synergies with Well Told Stories that will serialize some of the practices in Kenya in the form of a comic."

"If you want to effectively use the power of the web
If you want to launch an information campaign
If you want to effectively say what you want to say online
If you want to learn from the experience of others
Watch this film!"

"The tactics explained in the film and toolkits...are an honest summing up of years of struggle and online activism, thoroughly explained and generously shared with the rest of the world. It is an impressive easy-to-understand and ready-to-use guide for grassroots activists and netizens, many of which may lack the knowledge to making their campaigns successful while protecting themselves and their sources."

"We found the material to be innovative and inspirational. It's a great collection of ideas and information for creatively and effectively engaging our community and advocating for those less fortunate than us. Can't wait to go through it further - who knows what else is out there to inspire us!"