Exploring a transition to alternative social media platforms for social justice organizations in the Majority World

Our research found a transition to a pluriverse of options could be the most viable way forward: this might include repurposing existing platforms, embracing low-tech approaches, and developing innovative alternatives that meet the needs of social justice organizations and marginalized communities. In order for this to be successful, however – in other words, to imagine and build an ecosystem of community-centered alternatives where organizations can mobilize, organize and connect – we need to address a number of challenges, including tackling technological barriers, building resilience to the harms of mainstream social media, and strengthening capacity.