Issue
02
December, 2010
This Issue:
DSN Turning the Corner P. 1
DSN Training a Hit in Jakarta P. 2
Digital Library Launched P. 2
Lessons Learned P. 3
New DSNs
Come Online
A list of new DSNs than came
online since the last newsletter.
INFID
www.trunity.net/infidjakarta
INFID stands for the International
NGO Forum on Indonesian Devel-
opment and was established in
June 1985. INFID is an open and
pluralistic network of NGOs from
Indonesia and various member
countries of the Consultative
Group for Indonesia as well as of
international organizations and
individuals with an interest in and
commitment to Indonesia.
WALHI (Friends of the Earth Indo-
nesia)
www.trunity.net/sawa
Wahana Lingkungan Hidup Indo-
nesia (Indonesian Forum for the
Environment) was founded in
1980 and joined FoEI in 1989.
WALHI is the largest and oldest
environmental advocacy NGO in
Indonesia.
HRWG
www.trunity.net/hrwg
Human Rights Working Group
Indonesia network created during
our DSN training in Jakarta.
continued on page 3
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SEARCH &Partners
DEEP SOCIAL NETWORKING NEWSLETTER
DSN Turning the Corner
By Deloria Many Grey Horses, Four Directions DSN the initial training in Jakarta. Budhie will be holding a
Coordinator phase 1 DSN training with AMAN (Archipelago in
which a dozen participants from AMAN will learn all
The Deep Social Networking project has been in ac-
four phases of DSN and conduct trainings for the
tion since March 2009 and is turning the corner
nearly 100 members of AMAN.
thanks to it’s training the trainers concept. The same
participants that have been the cornerstone of this ….in Cambodia DSN trainings will be held by both
project since the beginning, have now become the CIYA (Cambodian Indigenous Youth Alliance) and
trainers, capable of conducting all four phases of MYN Cambodia (Mekong Youth Network) in the de-
DSN to a range of ages, technical skills, and in multi- velopment of websites and social media in order to
ple languages (English, Thai, Bahasa, Burmese, empower the youth of Cambodia and all of it’s Indige-
Khmer, Filipino, Lahu, Kayan, Igorot and the list is nous Peoples’.
growing).
….And in the Philippines DSN follow-up trainings in
Multiple DSN trainings will be conducted by former Social Activism Blogging will be held with students in
DSN participants simultaneously through out South- Bontoc and Tadian in the Cordillera Region with
east Asia… MPSPC (Mountain Province State Polytechnic Col-
lege). Currently six of our Indigenous DSN partici-
…In Thailand four of our top DSN participants from
pants from Thailand, Cambodia, and the Philippines
KNGY (Kayan New Generation Youth) will be holding
are attending a week long youth video/filming train-
weekly trainings for the Saw High School in Mae
ing camp in Baguio City, Philippines.
Sot. All of the participants are Burmese refugees and
will receive all of their DSN training in Bur-
mese, there will be no need for a translator since
our former participants are Burmese as well. Save
Lahu in Chiang Dao led by Mr. Maitree is in the proc-
ess of developing a school for 20 orphans that would
allow for regular schooling, as well as, DSN trainings
during the evenings and weekends.
…In Indonesia Budhie Himawan has been conducting
follow-up DSN support for the Human Rights Work-
ing Group and affiliated organizations that attended
 DSN Training a Hit in Jakarta
A report filed by Budhie Himawan,
Four Directions DSN Coordinator
Indonesia, in October 2010
With the great efforts and sup-
ports from all parties, we success-
fully completed the Deep Social
Network Training for Trainers in
Jakarta.
The training was attended by 13
participants from 12 organizations
(AICHR, HRWG, SEAPC, HRRCA and
8 other NGOs). In addition to that,
Kris Merginio from Working Group
for an ASEAN Human Rights Mecha-
nism (Philippine) also joined the
training.
The training went smooth. All par-
ticipants are computer literate
even some of them have IT role in
their organizations.
Additionally, all of them have deep
knowledge about their own organi-
zation and most of them were
ready with their contents.
FWII Digital Library Launched
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Each participant has their own tal-
ent. We were very happy teaching
each other sharing our knowledge
and expertise. There were some
occasions however, when we had
difficulty with internet connection.
But I would consider it as valuable
lesson for future projects.
With all of our enthusiasm, the
participants created 15 sites, which
are: some organization sites, some
networking sites and some per-
sonal sites. Although they are not
full fledged sites, they formed a
good groundwork.
Deloria, Franco and I see some
potential future Deep Social Net-
works.
I would like to take this opportunity
to thank everyone directly or indi-
rectly involved in the training.
I’d like to start by thanking Chief
Phil Lane Jr., whose inspiration
motivates us learning and imple-
menting Deep Social Networks. I
would not forget your great efforts
in supporting me during the critical
situations.
I'd like to sincerely thank Melinda,
Michael and SEARCH for spending
your valuable time coming to the
training, ensuring everything is
taken care of and sponsoring the
training.
I'd like to truthfully thank Cliff and
Joakim for providing the best plat-
form for Deep Social Networks. In
particular, I want to thank Cliff Lyon
for introducing me to this wonder-
ful team. I would also like to thank
Jon Ramer and Tom. I stole with
pride some of your materials.
By Tom Litchfield, DSN IT Staff
The IT team is proud to announce
that it has completed the planning
and development of the SEARCH/
FWII Digital Library website, at
http://www.trunity.net/digital-
library
This website will contain literally
hundreds of audio, video and docu-
ments for learning and reference.
The Digital Library is designed to be
a dynamic online resource of Hu-
man Rights, Indigenous Peoples,
Human Development and Sustain-
ability materials,
Our thanks must also go to Mr.
Rafendi’s and his team who have
worked so tirelessly to make it all
such a success and especially Kiky
& Dhini who made sure every-
thing ran so very well.
Above all, however, I'd like to
sincerely thank Deloria & Franco
who guide me before and during
the training. I really appreciate
your presence. It’s been great,
fun and enjoyable working with
you both.
The training was just a kick start.
The real work is waiting ahead. I
will contact each organization,
visit and assist them building a
sustainable Deep Social Net-
works. I would certainly need
your continuous support.
Thank you.
continuously expanding as re-
sources are updated and new
materials added.
There are hundred more videos,
documents and other media that
are waiting for inclusion to the
new library. These will be added
to the library in the coming weeks
as they are currently being re-
viewed for proper cataloging. The
IT team is helping coordinate this
colossal effort.
With new materials being added
daily, please check the site peri-
odically for updates.
 New DSNs
Come Online
KontraS
www.trunity.net/kontraspapua
KontraS (The Commission for
“the Disappeared” and Victims
of Violence) was established on
March 20, 1998 by activists
who concern for the increasing
number of victims of state
sponsored violence.
SeAPC
www.trunity.net/SeAPC
Southeast Asian People's Cen-
ter
Paralegal LBH Jakarta
ww.trunity.net/paralegallbhjakarta
Jakarta Legal Aid Institute
Prakarsa Rakyat
www.trunity.net/prakarsarakyat
People Initiative - Learning-
Together Forum
SBMI Info
www.trunity.net/sbmi
Organization of Migrant
Worker Indonesia
Yayasan Pemantau Hak Anak
www.trunity.net/YPHA
Children's Human Rights Foun-
dation
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DSN LESSONS LEARNED
By Deloria Many Grey Horses, Four Directions DSN Coordinator
While conducting DSN workshops,
our team’s education was just as
important as the skills we taught
to every group. We have summa-
rized some key observations in four
lessons learned.
Lesson #1: Quality over Quantity
It is always better to focus on fewer
organizations and offer a series of
trainings ensuring that those or-
ganizations involved can develop
their websites and social media to
its greatest potential.
Instead of jumping from one work-
shop to the next, and rushing par-
ticipants through the program, we
found that spending more time
with each group and making sure
there was ample follow up
strengthened the skills taught.
We have participants who are not
only skilled in DSN, but are now
teaching DSN to others in their
community!
DSN participant Maitree receives his graduation diploma from Phil Lane Jr.
For us there is no doubt the extra
time and attention makes a key
difference in training sessions, and
we are extremely proud of the
results!
Lesson #2: Outreach Benefits for
Rural and Isolated Communities
Social Networking can bring re-
sources, tools, and connect iso-
lated communities with the rest of
the world.
In addition to accessing online
resource materials that can benefit
their community, participants are
encouraged to use the Internet to
reach out to individuals outside of
their geographic region.
This outreach can inject new ideas
and assistance to community issues
that need attention. The participa-
tion of others outside of the region
can inspire and energize the local
community.
Lesson #3: Participants Should be
equipped to Teach and Share what
they Learn with others in their com-
munity
This makes the DSN project scal-
able and sustainable, and allows
online communities to continue
growth long after workshops.
Lesson #4: A Strong Foundation is
needed in Digital Competency and
Digital Literacy for this Digital Fu-
ture.
Participants will gain an edge in
their future careers by under-
standing how Internet and commu-
nication tools are beneficial.
By developing their skills in Inter-
net services integration, VoIP and
telecommunications and basic
website contraction and design,
participants may be presented with
more economic opportunities than
without this knowledge.

Buruh Migran
www.trunity.net/buruhmigran
Migrant Worker
Jaringan HAM
www.trunity.net/jaringanham
Human Rights Network
New DSNs Online
MSQRT on EJK and ED Kampanye Media Kampanye Rakyat
www.trunity.net/ We Can Indonesia www.trunity.net/mekar
msqrtejked www.trunity.net/ People Campaign Media
wecanindonesia
Multi-sectoral Quick Reac- for Human Rights
tion Teams on Extra-legal Social Movement to Stop
Violence against Women
Killings and Enforced Dis-
appearances in
the Philippines

2010 SEARCH DSN Team:

Deloria Many Grey Horses, deloriamgh@gmail.com
Francisco Violich, francoviolich@gmail.com
Sian Phairotsuphasin, sianbike@gmail.com
Tom Litchfield, notefortom@gmail.com
Budhie Himawan, budhiehimawan@gmail.com

246 Times Square Building, 12th Floor, Unit 1203,

Sukhumwit Road, Klongtoey
Bnagkok Thailand 10110
http://www.searchproject.ca

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