In environments where information is under constant threat of censorship and erasure, decentralized storage offers a vital tool for journalists and activists. Journalists and activists in the Mekong river delta region face these threats due to a growing nexus between governments and social media platforms and the shrinking space for open media. In our first webinar we learned from Researcher Adam Rose about how decentralised networks can support efforts to document human rights violations, preserve journalistic integrity, and protect at-risk digital evidence. 

In this session, hosted by digi-cnx in collaboration with TechSoup, will learn by doing: how to use decentralised storage networks IPFS/Filecoin to safeguard critical evidence.

Participants will be guided how to gets hands on and use storage services (no coding required). This will be followed by an open discussion on the potential use cases for local movements in the region and the limitations in the technology that need to be addressed. 

We welcome people from all backgrounds, no knowledge of these technologies is required, simply a curiosity to explore and learn more.

Bring a laptop if you would like to get hands-on and follow along!

Why Decentralized Storage Matters for Activists and Journalists

For those reporting on or advocating against oppressive regimes, access to secure and tamper-proof storage is critical. Decentralized storage offers key benefits:

• Immutability and Permanence: Protect vital records from tampering and ensure their survival even under censorship.

• Resilience Against Censorship: Store data across a distributed network, reducing the risk of deletion by centralized authorities.

• Enhanced Security: Utilize cryptographic verification to maintain trust in digital archives.

• Community Ownership: Empower journalists and human rights defenders to maintain control over sensitive information.

• Decentralized Access: Ensure restricted materials remain accessible to those who need them, even in highly censored regions.

Lorilee Lippincott

Freelance Tech Consultant & Designer, Lorilee Lippincott Consulting

Holding an MSc in Blockchain and Digital Currency, I am dedicated to leveraging technology to drive real-world solutions, with a focus on inclusivity and pluralism. As a marketing and communications professional with 14 years of experience and over 12 years spent in East and Southeast Asia, I strive to make a meaningful impact through innovative approaches.

What You’ll Learn

Participants will gain:

• A foundational understanding of decentralized storage technologies

• Practical knowledge on implementing decentralized storage in high-risk environments.

Participants will also learn more about Cultural Memory Lab Fellowship with the opportunity to receive between $2,000 to $5,000 in funding, enabling teams to explore inventive applications of decentralized technologies in their ongoing cultural memory work.

Join us to explore how decentralized storage can empower investigative reporting, protect human rights documentation, and ensure the resilience of critical information against censorship.

If you have any questions or concerns write to Dev at hello@digicnx.network