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=== '''Tierra Común: | === '''Tierra Común: Challenges of Being a Tech Cooperative in Mexico Working With Free Software and Digital Security''' === | ||
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* '''Where:''' On TCU Mattermost "IF Square" Channel. | * '''Where:''' On TCU Mattermost "IF Square" Channel. | ||
** Don't have an account to the TCU Mattermost? [[TCU Mattermost|you can request one following the directions here.]] | ** Don't have an account to the TCU Mattermost? [[TCU Mattermost|you can request one following the directions here.]] | ||
Join Mikra and Cacu , colleagues at [https://tierracomun.org/ Tierra Común], as Tech COOP , who will be talking about: | Join Mikra and Cacu, colleagues at [https://tierracomun.org/ Tierra Común], as Tech COOP, who will be talking about: | ||
* The work of Tierra Común, a tech cooperative committed to using only free/libre software as a political and technical decision that brings important advantages, but also complex challenges | * The work of Tierra Común, a tech cooperative committed to using only free/libre software as a political and technical decision that brings important advantages, but also complex challenges | ||
* How these technical choices affect their daily work | * How these technical choices affect their daily work | ||
* What the broader digital rights landscape in Mexico looks like today. | * What the broader digital rights landscape in Mexico looks like today. | ||
* Their experiences as Rapid Response Trusted Partners of the Open Technology Fund since 2021 | * Their experiences as Rapid Response Trusted Partners of the Open Technology Fund since 2021 | ||
'''''Tierra Común''' is a worker-owned cooperative with 10 years of experience. We work primarily with human rights organizations and journalists, | '''''[https://tierracomun.org/ Tierra Común]''' is a worker-owned cooperative with 10 years of experience. We work primarily with human rights organizations and journalists, particularly in Mexico. We install digital infrastructure such as servers, antennas, cabling, and virtual machines. Our main contribution is strengthening digital security through the use of free and open-source software. '' | ||
==== '''What is Glitter Meetup?''' ==== | ==== '''What is Glitter Meetup?''' ==== | ||
Revision as of 13:43, 26 June 2025
Tierra Común: Challenges of Being a Tech Cooperative in Mexico Working With Free Software and Digital Security
- Date: Thursday, July 3
- Time: 9am EDT / 1pm UTC
- Facilitator: Mardiya
- Featured Guest: Mikra and Cacu
- Where: On TCU Mattermost "IF Square" Channel.
- Don't have an account to the TCU Mattermost? you can request one following the directions here.
Join Mikra and Cacu, colleagues at Tierra Común, as Tech COOP, who will be talking about:
- The work of Tierra Común, a tech cooperative committed to using only free/libre software as a political and technical decision that brings important advantages, but also complex challenges
- How these technical choices affect their daily work
- What the broader digital rights landscape in Mexico looks like today.
- Their experiences as Rapid Response Trusted Partners of the Open Technology Fund since 2021
Tierra Común is a worker-owned cooperative with 10 years of experience. We work primarily with human rights organizations and journalists, particularly in Mexico. We install digital infrastructure such as servers, antennas, cabling, and virtual machines. Our main contribution is strengthening digital security through the use of free and open-source software.
What is Glitter Meetup?
Glitter Meetup is the weekly town hall of the digital rights and Internet Freedom community at the IF Square on the TCU Mattermost, at 9am EDT / 2pm UTC. It is a text-based chat where digital rights defenders can share regional and project updates, expertise, ask questions, and connect with others from all over the world! Do you need an invite? Learn how to get one here.
