Using social media for social good

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Social media is providing a wealth of opportunity for important causes, but it can have its drawbacks as well, says Philippe Perez.

Raising awareness for social causes that both begin and end online can reap great benefits, however, there is still a lot to learn about using social media for this purpose.

Using social media for social good. by Upstart_Magazine on Mixcloud

Philippe Perez talked to host coordinator of the Changemakers Festival, Sarah Stokley, and media educator Jonathan Brown, who are both bloggers and avid Twitter and Facebook users, utilising the platforms to stand up for a cause.

Philippe Perez is a second-year journalism student at La Trobe University and staff writer for upstart. He also tries to tweet for social good via twitter in between all the silly puns.