Digital Philanthropy in Indonesia: Strengthening Civic Virtue for Digital Citizens

Abstract

This article aims to report the results of a study of a model of digital-based social movements that can strengthen civic virtue. In this study social movement is seen as citizenship education in the socio-cultural domain. This study used a qualitative approach with case study design. The focus of the research is civic participation in digital philanthropy movement which organized by Non-Governmental Organization called Aksi Cepat Tanggap (ACT-Fast Action Response). Data were obtained through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation studies. Research participants are ACT representatives and online donors. The results of the study showed that digital philanthropy organized by ACT was able to develop a more participatory culture of digital citizenship. This civic culture is supported by digital citizenship infrastructure such as new media. A digital-based social movement can foster the commitment of citizens to participate in improving the standard of living of the community including efforts to resolve various social problems and problems of injustice.

Digital citizenship trend in educational sphere: A systematic review

“…In addition to the forms of public issues, the e-participation led to social movements and education. Nurdiyanti and Suryadi [51] conducted a case study on the philanthropic group in Bandung, West Java. They illustrated that the digital-based movement is the actualization of wise digital users that combined knowledge, attitudes, and skills in the online realm.…”

Active Citizenship and Subjective Well-Being Among Indonesian Millennials

“…Consequently, Hypothesis 3: The relationship between active citizenship and subjective well-being are stronger among active organization members than who are non-active members Offline/online interactions A contemporary approach to active citizenship is moving towards the digital sphere. According to theorists, digital citizenship allows the creation of social impact through the mobilization of individuals to be involved in collective activities, taking place both online and offline (Nurdiyanti & Suryadi, 2019). The concept of digital citizenship refers to civic engagement which is characterized by online behaviors (of online citizens in carrying out online activities) and online civic engagement (referring to individual participation in community affairs through online media) (Yang, H.H et.…”

“…The concept of digital citizenship refers to civic engagement which is characterized by online behaviors (of online citizens in carrying out online activities) and online civic engagement (referring to individual participation in community affairs through online media) (Yang, H.H et. al., 2018;Nurdiyanti & Suryadi, 2019). The vast amount of information available on the web and the ease of using search engines to find groups fitting one's interest enables newcomers to find, join, and become involved in kindred organizations (Lin, 1999;van Der Gaag, 2005).…”

“…The vast amount of information available on the web and the ease of using search engines to find groups fitting one's interest enables newcomers to find, join, and become involved in kindred organizations (Lin, 1999;van Der Gaag, 2005). Furthermore, another key element to this process is the presence of collective identities, in which individuals group themselves based on common interest, values, feelings and goals (Hunt & Benford, 2004;Nurdiyanti & Suryadi, 2019). In the context of Indonesia, these underlying values are important for the effectiveness of digital citizenship, in addition to collective identity, there are also solidarity and commitment towards one another (Nurdiyanti & Suryadi, 2019).…”

“…Furthermore, according to UNFPA (2017), young people are some of the key actors in civic engagement that contribute to the building of peace, eradication of poverty, sustainable development and intercultural dialogue. For young people, taking active participation in communities are determined by social influence, values, and instrumental motives and in the system level, availability of community programs and organizations, norms of reciprocity, and social responsibility (Nurdiyanti & Suryadi, 2019).…”