occupyengage

OccupyEngage is a decentralized collective that emerged from the Occupy movement. Its primary focus is on creating and supporting open-source tools and platforms designed to facilitate civic engagement and activism. The organization aims to empower individuals and communities by providing accessible technology for organizing, communication, and information sharing.

The core philosophy of OccupyEngage revolves around principles of transparency, decentralization, and collective ownership. They advocate for technology that is not controlled by corporate interests and that prioritizes user privacy and data security. Their projects often involve developing web-based applications, mobile tools, and collaborative software that can be used by grassroots movements and non-profit organizations.

OccupyEngage has been involved in the development of various projects, though specific initiatives may evolve over time. These projects typically aim to address common challenges faced by activists, such as coordinating events, disseminating information, fundraising, and building online communities. The group often collaborates with other organizations and developers within the open-source and digital activism spaces. Their work is generally maintained and contributed to by a distributed network of volunteers.