One of the most exciting things presented at 2018 World Congress was the plan to build a unified information technology (IT) platform for Subud.
WSA has created an Office for Information Technology, led by Sebastian Medina. Sebastian presented this compelling view of IT plans and recommendations to the delegates at the World Congress. This plan, includes support for a new, secure platform for the Subud Library.
The Subud CA App, under development by Ethan Harris (project manager) and Matthew Cooke (creative director), is aligned with this unified IT plan. It uses code consistent with WSA standards and will be hosted on the WSA server, ensuring security and integration with other Subud apps.
What is most critical now is to secure dedicated funding to build the unified IT environment. To this end, an ad-hoc group met in a corner of the Subud Village during Congress. They made a commitment to develop and roll out a global campaign to raise $200,000 for this mission. Inspired by the surroundings, they named it the Subud Village Project, because this integrated IT environment will truly be a virtual version of the wonderful space created at World Congress.
In a 24 hour frenzy of work, Matthew Cooke, Suzanna Dayne, Mardiyah Miller, Sahlan McKingley and Audrey Waclik developed the project website and created a brief video to launch the fundraising effort. The video was shown at the beginning of the SESI awards program and at the closing session to kick off the campaign. You can see it here.
The global fundraising campaign will be rolled out soon. However, you can start it off by making a donation now to help bring the Subud Village into being.
The team needs additional software developers as well as content, design, and communications support. If you would like to learn more about being part of the project, send a message to it@subud.org.
The ad hoc team currently includes:
- From France: Sebastian Medina
- From Indonesia: Suzanna Dayne, Sahlan McKingley, Mardiyah Miller, Audrey Waclik
- From California: Matthew Cooke, Robert Mertens, Dennis Oliver, Elizabeth Trudell
- From Argentina: Ethan Harris
