Possible Challenges
Tanzanian blogger Ndesanjo Macha looking for a wireless internet connection near the pyramids of Egypt. Macha blogs in both Swahili and English.
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Possible challenges when starting a citizen media project
Even with the mastery of citizen media tools and with relevant and interesting content, citizen media projects and new users may run into challenges. Perhaps a new blogger become frustrated with slow internet connections or finding that very few people comment on his or her work. This may lead to a lack of motivation to keep going with the tools that he or she learned, even though there still is a lot to be written. Groups or organizations that attract members with workshops in the use of videomaking or podcasting may also face challenges in keeping the enthusiasm going.
The purpose of this guide is to share best practices and tips gathered from similar projects around the world. Many of these projects have faced these same challenges, but have come up with simple and creative ways to overcome these obstacles.
