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#OpenData is an incredibly powerful aid to community development and with the launch of the English version of #ODFA we created with @SmartCountryDE, #LocalGov across the country can unlock its potential. Read @nathan_coyle article for @localgoveditors localgov.co.uk/How-can-open-…

It's here, the #ODFA toolkit is available in English. Commissioned by @BertelsmannSt's @SmartCountryDE project and originally in German, this downloadable workshop will help you to learn about #OpenData from a blank canvas & use it for #SocialGood. 👇 bertelsmann-stiftung.de/en/o…

#LocalGov? Offer training on how #TacticalUrbanism can bring value to your communities with this low-cost and activism-led form of #placemaking. Download our free & #OpenSource toolkit, you'll find all you need to run your own event. Link: bit.ly/RRtoolkitdownload #urbanplanning

It's launch Friday (okay, not a real thing). But you can now read all about our fantastic #RethinkRePlace Festival & download a free toolkit including a participative workshop on #TacticalUrbanism. Give our volunteers @ParkinVerity & @Robinson_AJ_ a 👏 new-union.org/rethinkreplace…

🤓| We help governments and #ThirdSector institutions from around the world to create citizen-focused #OpenData & digital agendas. Helping them to be open, transparent, and participative. From policy to community development, learn how we do it [email protected] #opengov

🇲🇰🇽🇰 | Check out Nathan's article @theRSAorg on what we found out when we worked with the brilliant @OpenDataKosovo & @fmeta on open data outreach and NGOs. Could data help us fight the infodemic around #Covid19? thersa.org/comment/2021/03/e… #FactsMatter #civictech #digitalhealth

🇽🇰🇲🇰 | We recently did a series of workshops with @OpenDataKosovo & @fmeta on improving #OpenData takeup from NGOs in the region. But in an area highly skeptical of #Covid19, could open data be an aid? Here's @nathan_coyle's article for @theRSAorg thersa.org/comment/2021/03/e…

NU is 5 this month! To celebrate, we will be launching a new volunteer-led research platform looking at #GovData policy & encouraging NGOs to use it. Called #GovDataLabs, It will have its own platform, but for now, here's something to wet your whistle! new-union.org/govdatalabs.ht…

🤝| We are now looking at our next campaign, and that means space for wonderful volunteers. If you are passionate about #OpenData, #DataScience or #GovTech & looking for hands-on experience, we have the role for you! Read: new-union.org/volunteer_open… Apply: forms.gle/DoV2NDa8subE3xKu7

🚨 ATTN PARENTS & GUARDIANS 🚨 Looking for some extra #LockdownLearning? @ParkinVerity & @AlexRob79227869 have put together this extra special digital lesson for children on #CivicPride & #placemaking, there is even a prize #homeschooling2021 Link: bit.ly/PlacemakingLockdownLe…

⭐️! Have you heard about our #TacticalUrbanism festival and you want to learn about how you can get involved? Well, our @AlexRob79227869 has your back with this fantastic guide. Everything you need to know 👇👇👇 new-union.org/RRFest_blog.ht… #rethinkreplace #localgov #placemaking

🗞️| Big thank you to @insidehousing for covering the #RethinkReplace tool. A free tool that encourages you to use #TacticalUrbanism to have a conversation about place. Learn how you can use innovative #placemaking to come together post #Covid19 Read: insidehousing.co.uk/comment/…

We wrote an article for @localgoveditors on how our free toolkit can support #LocalGov with #TacticalUrbanism. The sense of community is one of the little positives from #Covid19, let's use that for good! If you are into #placemaking / #urbandesign 👇 localgov.co.uk/Tactical-urba…

We are working on releasing a bunch of free tools, to policy, workshops, and hackathons which you can download and use for free! To give you a rough idea of what we mean here's a youth democracy hack you can run with young people in your area new-union.org/futureofworkha…

Yesterday we ran a workshop with local school children along with the @WBAFoundation to showcase #OnlineSafety and get them digital-ready. Thanks to the @SWBCCG for coming along and answering the children's questions. #WBA #cyberbullying wba.co.uk/news/2019/october/…

What do young people in their area think about their current work opportunities & what would they like to change? Our Future of Work Hack available as a free resource, everything you need is in the folder, even a transcript for every slide. Link: new-union.org/futureofworkha…

We've made our fantastic 'Future of Work' #YouthDemocracy #hackathon available as a free resource you can download and facilitate yourself. It's a great resource to teach young people about #SocialActivism and gather important engagement. Download: new-union.org/futureofworkha…

Absolutely loved designing today's #ODFA workshop with @muenster_de & @BertelsmannSt's @SmartCountryDE, well done to all who came & gave us such important local insight. Big show of hands to @mariosorg & @toms_rocket for their excellent facilitation! Gut gemacht alle 👏🇩🇪👏🇩🇪👏 – at Münster, Germany

Learn about our #OpenSource young democracy hack #DemJam, you can even run one in your area. It's a great tool to get young people talking about the decisions that affect them. Learn more: new-union.org/demjam.html #youthpower #LocalGov #OpenGov #CivicTec #SocialAction