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Newsmast Foundation @newsmast.threads.net.ap.brid.gy · 23/07/2026

We're building digital spaces for journalists, activists, scientists and local groups around the world 🧱 Social media is no longer about reaching as far as you can, it's about developing something deeper. More meaningful. Community. The Social Web is the perfect fit. #social media

A screenshot of a phone screen against a vivid red background. The phone shows the Find Out Social app with posts from members.

Besides the image, writing reads: Your digital community. Newsmast Foundation.

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Newsmast Foundation @newsmast.threads.net.ap.brid.gy · 07/07/2026

If you're heading to DWeb Camp this week, it shouldn't be hard to find @thomasmfoster just follow the neon glow 🙌 If that isn't enough, put on your brightest clothes and head over to his talk on Thursday at 12pm CET - "Black Holes & Day-Glo Symphonies […] [Original post on threads.com]

A graphic showing a man wearing glasses, Michael Foster, in a cut out neon style frame on a background of neon stars.

Around the image, words read: D Web Camp. BLN. Newsmast Foundation. Michael Foster. 2026-08-09 12:00-12:30 CET. Black Holes & Day-Glo Symphonies: Onboarding Communities to the Social Web.

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Newsmast Foundation @newsmast.threads.net.ap.brid.gy · 25/06/2026

Can AI replace community? We've witnessed AI experts trying to sell that their solutions are the answer to disconnection in modern society. But majority disagree. Instead, human-first rebellion has already begun. The increase in shared community, in local […] [Original post on threads.com]

An image of a human hand reaching out to a robotic hand, mimicking the Creation of Adam painting.

Over the image, text reads: Can AI replace community? Newsmast Foundation

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Newsmast Foundation @newsmast.threads.net.ap.brid.gy · 18/06/2026

Businesses, governments, and citizens rely on American Big Tech social media. Can you afford to be held hostage by the whims of a US government in the information age?

An image of a mobile phone displaying a 'Social Media' folder. In it, app icons for Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, WhatsApp, and X can be seen. In the background, a U.S. flag can be seen.

Over the image, text reads: Newsmast Foundation. Escape American platforms.

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Newsmast Foundation @newsmast.threads.net.ap.brid.gy · 11/06/2026

Last week was crazy! We travelled to Amsterdam for the PublicSpaces conference. There, we met with an amazing group of people - leaders in the social media space, politicians, journalists, lecturers, and many many more cool people. And, if you didn't hear, we […] [Original post on threads.com]

A layout of four images. A group photo of awarded winners stood on stage. A close up of the 'trophy', a glass cube with a dandelion frozen within, in a winners hands. A black man, Rudy Fraser, delivering a keynote speech. Two white women holding up paper reading 'The European Social Stack'.

A layout of five images. A woman in a yellow t-shirt, Elena Rossini, and a man with glasses, Tommi, smiling into the camera. A man in a black suit sitting on a children's play park toy and pulling a funny face. A panel of four people, three men and a woman, presenting a paper (The European Social Stack). Two men concentrate hard as they play a video game with coloured steering wheels. A man and a woman focus on an intense game of Connect4.

A layout of five images. A panel of four people presenting to a room. A man and a woman playing a video game with coloured steering wheels. A pile of papers with the words 'The European Social Stack' bold across the front. Four members of the Newsmast Foundation team standing on stage. A collection of stickers, with a prominent focus on one reading 'Fuck Google'.

A layout of four images. A man in a suit and a man in a t-shirt surrounded by a crowd, playing air-guitar on their knees. A presentation from a woman with pink hair, Erin Kissane. Two people speaking in a crowded room. A group of people shaking hands on stage.

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Newsmast Foundation @newsmast.threads.net.ap.brid.gy · 05/06/2026

We're the Grand Prize Winners at the inaugural OpenSocialAwards 🥳🍾🥂 @wearenew_public

An image with text reading: Open Social Awards. Grand Prize Winner. Newsmast Foundation. London, UK. Helping organisations build their own safe, independent online communities.

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Newsmast Foundation @newsmast.threads.net.ap.brid.gy · 05/06/2026

Just launched at Public Spaces in Amsterdam, The European Social Stack Open Declaration! A set of common principles agreed by complementary technology leaders 🫶 Read the declaration, add your signature, and share the link below 👇 #European Threads

A screenshot of text which reads: An open declaration, The European Social Stack. Open Social Platforms and Private Messaging. Sign the declaration.

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Newsmast Foundation @newsmast.threads.net.ap.brid.gy · 01/06/2026

Happy Pride Month!!! We know that for many people Pride doesn't look like a parade or a party. For some, it's a quiet moment at home, a chance to reflect, to hold loved ones closer, to think of those who threw the first rocks. Enjoy, however you celebrate. #pride month

A grid of images covered with rainbow filters. The images show a variety of LGBTQ+ moments to represent Pride. These include two women cooking together, people smiling before a Pride flag, two men laughing in close proximity, a gender non-conforming person, a woman sitting alone in nature, a Pride parade, and other moments of queer joy. There is an empty square, greyed out with a Progressive Pride flag heart over it, to represent those who are not able to celebrate Pride outwardly.

Over the images, text reads: However you celebrate, happy Pride month.

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Newsmast Foundation @newsmast.threads.net.ap.brid.gy · 28/05/2026

We're heading to the PublicSpaces conference! Alongside the conference, we're looking forward to the first Open Social Awards. We've got our fingers crossed that the judging panel will see the value in the work we do 🤞 If you're coming along, let us know! 🥳 🪩 […] [Original post on threads.com]

A graphic showing the Newsmast Foundation team at PublicSpaces. The background shows a blurred image of a busy Tube station with an orange filter.

It reads: PublicSpaces Conference 2026. Technology for Democracy. June 4-6. Amsterdam. Michael Foster, Director & Co-Founder. Saskia Welch, Head of Community. Ben Parker, Editor. Jaz-Michael King, Commercial Advisor, and Mariana Borges, Project Coordinator.

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Newsmast Foundation @newsmast.threads.net.ap.brid.gy · 26/05/2026

Next week, join a live panel discussion - Big Tech’s Hostile Takeover of Democracy: Europe at a Crossroads. Featuring Carole Cadwalladr, Sophie in 't Veld, Reinier van Lanschot, and Roger McNamee this panel will explore what preventing Europe from achieving true […] [Original post on threads.com]

An image which advertises a live panel discussion titled: The hostile takeover of democracy by big tech.

There are images of the speakers, Carole Cadwallader, Reinier van Lanschot, Roger McNamee, and Sophie in 't Veld.

The advertised time is: Thursday 4 June Online, 7PM BST, 8PM CET.

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Newsmast Foundation @newsmast.threads.net.ap.brid.gy · 21/05/2026

We're fed up of hearing about AI tools as a solution to community 🙄 Like so many others, we believe that community is about talking to each other, learning from one another, sharing stories, thoughts, ideas - as humans. That's what our Apps for Change programme […] [Original post on threads.com]

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Newsmast Foundation @newsmast.threads.net.ap.brid.gy · 19/05/2026

It's been just over a month since Mariana rejoined the Newsmast Foundation team! Behind the scenes she's been helping build more efficient systems. As our Apps for Change programme keeps growing in popularity, it's important we get these systems in place now […] [Original post on threads.com]

An image of a young woman with dark curly hair wearing a white cardigan. She is smiling into the camera.

Around the image, test reads: "It's been a month of great projects, a supportive team, and a little gelato - I'd call it the perfect homecoming." Mariana Borges, Project Co-Ordinator. Newsmast Foundation.

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Newsmast Foundation @newsmast.threads.net.ap.brid.gy · 14/05/2026

If you missed it, we published Building Trust in the Open by Ben Werdmuller about a month ago. This paper explores how the Social Web can be the future of news media and the steps we need to take to get there. #Fediverse Threads

A screenshot of the cover page of Building Trust in the Open: How Open Social Can Help Journalism Rebuild Community and Trust. By Ben Werdmuller for the Newsmast Foundation, ONA26.

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Newsmast Foundation @newsmast.threads.net.ap.brid.gy · 30/04/2026

Community is an overused word. That's because it's something we all desire to be a part of, with no simple solution. No one can build the community you want to see for you. It takes action and effort. We want to see more and more communities grow. Not just in […] [Original post on threads.com]

A black and white image of two women at a barbecue sharing food. Over it, text reads: Building Community Takes Effort. Newsmast Foundation.

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Newsmast Foundation @newsmast.threads.net.ap.brid.gy · 28/04/2026

We'll be in Hamburg next week for 2MR! 2MR is a festival that focuses on democracy-strengthening social media and we're sponsoring it 🧡 Alongside a list of great speakers, you can catch Saskia from the Newsmast Foundation in a panel before lunch and Michael is […] [Original post on threads.com]

A neon green and purple graphic using 2MR branding showing Michael Foster, Director & Co-Founder, and Saskia Welch, Head of Community.

Michael, a man, smiles into the camera, wearing black square frame glasses and a hoodie.

Saskia, a woman, smiles into the camera. She has long blonde hair and wears a button shirt.

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Newsmast Foundation @newsmast.threads.net.ap.brid.gy · 21/04/2026

We promised that, if we returned to Perugia for the International Journalism Festival this year, we'd go all or nothing. We chose all and it paid off! ⚡️ What an amazing couple of days, meeting new people, learning about the journalism industry, co-hosting a […] [Original post on threads.com]

An image of a crowded room with rolling Italian hills in the background.

Speaking to the room is Björn Staschen and Michael Foster. Björn is holding a small flyer up for the room to see.

Björn Staschen, Saskia Welch, Michael Foster, Ben Parker, Felix Hlatky, and Mariana Borges smile for a selfie.

Björn Staschen speaks to the room in a Medieval hall. The walls are painted with various Italian family crests. He is joined on stage by Paul Nemitz, Rose Wang, and Felix Hlatky as part of a panel titled 'Managing the Open Social Web for Media Companies' at the International Journalism Festival.

A landscape view of Perugia at sunset. In the foreground, old Italian buildings catch the light. In the background, tree covered hills rise up into the sky.

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Newsmast Foundation @newsmast.threads.net.ap.brid.gy · 09/04/2026

This time next week we'll be in Perugia, Italy for the International Journalism Festival! Whilst we're there, we'll be hosting a lunch alongside Save Social for anyone and everyone interested in combining efforts to make the Social Web a new home for journalism […] [Original post on threads.com]

A black and white image of an Italian medieval bell tower situated in Perugia Italy.

Over the image text reads: International Journalism Festival. April 15-18th. Perugia, Italy. Newsmast Foundation.

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Newsmast Foundation @newsmast.threads.net.ap.brid.gy · 07/04/2026

We're excited to announce that Mariana has joined the Newsmast Foundation team 🧡 Mariana's management experience will help us better coordinate projects and support community initiatives. We can't wait to get started!

A black and white image of a young woman with long, curly hair. She is smiling into the camera.

Over the image, text reads: Mariana Borges. Project Co-Ordinator. Newsmast Foundation.

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Newsmast Foundation @newsmast.threads.net.ap.brid.gy · 02/04/2026

In case you missed it, on Monday, for ONA26 we launched a brand new white paper, written by Ben Werdmuller. It's an in depth look into how open social protocols can help journalism rebuild community and trust. We'd love to hear your thoughts on it! #journalism threads

An A4 size page with a black and white image of a forest stretched across a hillside.

Over the image, text reads: Building Trust in the Open. How Open Social Can Help Journalism Rebuild Community and Trust. Ben Werdmuller. For the Newsmast Foundation, ONA26.

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Newsmast Foundation @newsmast.threads.net.ap.brid.gy · 31/03/2026

Today is the International Day of Trans Visibility 🏳️‍⚧️ Transgender people have always existed and always will. At the Newsmast Foundation, we will always advocate for the trans community and work hard to ensure that the spaces we build feel welcoming to trans […] [Original post on threads.com]

An image of two men smiling on a roof terrace with the colours of the trans flag over the image.

Words read: International Day of Transgender Visibility. Newsmast Foundation.

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Newsmast Foundation @newsmast.threads.net.ap.brid.gy · 30/03/2026

Today is the first day of #ONA26 and we have something exciting to share to celebrate... Building Trust in the Open, written by @ben.werdmuller for the Newsmast Foundation. An in depth look into how open social protocols can help journalism rebuild community and […] [Original post on threads.com]

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Newsmast Foundation @newsmast.threads.net.ap.brid.gy · 26/03/2026

Next week, we'll be at the Online News Association's annual conference 🗞️ In a time where trustworthy journalism is critical but under more threat than ever, democratic social platforms offer an outstanding opportunity for journalists to take control of the truth. #journalism threads

An image of Chicago river with a skyline filled by skyscrapers. Over the image is a black and white photograph of a smiling man wearing glasses.

The text on the image reads: ONA26 Chicago March 30-April 1. Michael Foster. Co-founder and director Newsmast Foundation.

An image of Chicago river with a skyline filled by skyscrapers. Over the image is a black and white photograph of a man wearing glasses and a flat cap. He is talking animatedly. On his t-shirt Tŵt branding can be seen.

The text on the image reads: ONA26 Chicago March 30-April 1. Jaz-Michael King. Commercial Advisor. Newsmast Foundation.

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Newsmast Foundation @newsmast.threads.net.ap.brid.gy · 25/03/2026

If you're in London on the 31st of March, head to The Sir Christopher Hatton for an evening of tech and journalism. Our very own Saskia will be there talking about our work with The Bristol Cable which was recently featured in The Local Media Action Plan by the […] [Original post on threads.com]

A poster for Source Code, a London meetup for journalists and technologists.

Tuesday 31st March from 6 p.m. The Sir Christopher Hatton, EC1N 7RA.

With Kevin Anderson, Digital Revenue Network Director at WAN-IFRA. Natalie McEvoy, Head of Content Clearance at ClearDraft. Harriet Meyer, Founder of AI for Media. Saskia Welch, Head of Community at The Newsmast Foundation. Steven Wilson-Beales, SEO consultant.

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Newsmast Foundation @newsmast.threads.net.ap.brid.gy · 24/03/2026

We're proud to announce that our work with The Bristol Cable is featured as an example of 'Innovation in Local Media' in the Department for Culture, Media and Sport's new Local Media Action Plan 🎉 We hope that through this Action Plan, more local publications […] [Original post on threads.com]

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Newsmast Foundation @newsmast.threads.net.ap.brid.gy · 17/03/2026

Following recent world events, unlawful governments, lack of consequences, you might feel hopeless. It won't fix everything, but at SFSCon last year, Michael and Saskia presented an exploration of the Social Web as the solution for resistance. A network of […] [Original post on threads.com]

An image from the Disney TV show Andor. It shows Cassian Andor, a man with shoulder length dark hair, hiding with his back against the wall as two Stormtroopers pass by in the distance.

Over the image, text reads "Join the resistance".

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Newsmast Foundation @newsmast.threads.net.ap.brid.gy · 26/02/2026

Local community is essential. At the Newsmast Foundation, we're working to support local communities by providing digital spaces for them to come together. Places they can organise, and inform as a collective. The Community Power report by Local Trust amplifies […] [Original post on threads.com]

A graphic with a quote which reads: "Community power is an idea whose time has come. At its heart, community power is based on the principle that communities have a wealth of knowledge, skills and assets which mean they are well placed to identify and respond to any challenges that they face, and to thrive." - - Grace Pollard, Jessica Studdert and Luca Tiratelli. In partnership with Local Trust.

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Newsmast Foundation @newsmast.threads.net.ap.brid.gy · 17/02/2026

Happy Lunar New Year 🎆 2026 is the Year of the Horse! 🐴 If you were born in a Horse year, look out, 2026 is your Ben Ming Nian - meaning bad luck could be coming your way... #Lunar New Year

A graphic reading: "Chinese New Year, 2026". It uses red and gold colours to show a horse among Chinese-style illustrations.

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Newsmast Foundation @newsmast.threads.net.ap.brid.gy · 12/02/2026

Social media shouldn't feel like a toxic relationship. On Valentine's Day, take control of your relationship with social media. Set boundaries, communicate your needs, and move on if they're not being met. You deserve to use social media that values you, rather […] [Original post on threads.com]

A graphic showing a red heart over a background of pink, decorated with smaller red hearts. Over the design, text reads: "Fall in love with social media again."

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Newsmast Foundation @newsmast.threads.net.ap.brid.gy · 03/02/2026

LGBTQ+ people have always existed, contributing more than we will ever be able to discover to our history. In February, here in the UK, we celebrate LGBTQ+ history month. It's a chance to learn more about the LGBTQ+ people who have shaped our society up until […] [Original post on threads.com]

A graphic, framed by Pride colours, showing illustrations of various stereotypical people from history. There is a Greek athlete, a Tudor period woman, a Roman soldier, an Egyptian builder, a Viking warrior, an Inca, and a Medieval man.

The text reads: "LGBTQ+ History Month. LGBTQ+ people have always been here. Their history is our history."

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Newsmast Foundation @newsmast.threads.net.ap.brid.gy · 22/01/2026

Would you host your community in a casino? Addictive algorithms, amplified hateful content, doomscrolling. It's time to call social media what it is: dangerous. As a society, we need to work harder to detangle ourselves from these places and the behaviour they […] [Original post on threads.com]

A blurred image of casino counters. Over the image is the copy: "Harmful. Addictive. Dangerous."

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Newsmast Foundation @newsmast.threads.net.ap.brid.gy · 13/01/2026

We're building social media for digital communities 🔥 For too long, communities have been controlled by the platforms they're on. Finally, there are meaningful solutions. One of these is the ability to build your own. Your platform. Your server. Your stack […] [Original post on threads.com]

A graphic which incorporates three screens from the Bristol Cable app. They show a selection of news articles, a local community feed, and a Channels page which connects to the wider Social Web.

The copy on the graphic reads: "Yours. Build your own social platform."

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Newsmast Foundation @newsmast.threads.net.ap.brid.gy · 08/01/2026

Towards the end of 2025, we saw realisation across Europe and beyond of the danger of reliance on US technologies. In 2026, we'll keep the pressure on, highlighting and building true, non-American, alternatives to community technology. #Digital Sovereignty

An image of a smartphone displaying multiple social media apps: Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, WhatsApp, X. In the background, is a US flag. Both images are balck and white. Over them, text reads: "Escape American platforms".

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Newsmast Foundation @newsmast.threads.net.ap.brid.gy · 01/01/2026

Happy New Year!! 🍾 🎆 We've just entered 2026 here in the UK. We can't wait to see what this next year bring for the Newsmast Foundation and the Social Web. #Fediverse Threads

A graphic reading "Happy New Year 2026. Newsmast Foundation". Over a black and white image of fireworks surrounding Big Ben.

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Newsmast Foundation @newsmast.threads.net.ap.brid.gy · 14/12/2025

Happy Hanukkah to all beginning their celebrations today! #Happy Hanukkah

A black and white image of a person lighting a candle on a shammash. Over it, text reads: "Hanukkah sameach! To all celebrating from Newsmast Foundation"

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Newsmast Foundation @newsmast.threads.net.ap.brid.gy · 09/12/2025

As more and more organisations and groups come to us asking how they can build their own app, a digital space dedicated to their community and brand, we wanted to introduce you to the team behind the scenes. Our technical partners are incredibly talented and […] [Original post on threads.com]

A black and white image of a male presenting individual with the text: "Aung Kyaw Phyo. Chief Technologist. Aung oversees the technical direction across system architecture, technology choices, and engineering workflows. He works with teams to develop reliable, secure, and scalable digital platforms, focusing on practical solutions that meet both current needs and long-term goals.

He supports a team of engineers by guiding development processes, providing technical mentorship, and helping maintain consistent quality across projects. His responsibilities include designing new features, improving system performance, strengthening security practices, and ensuring steady, thoughtful progress in the products under his care."

A black and white image of a female presenting individual with the text: "Yu Nandar Aung. Project Manager. Yu oversees day-to-day project coordination, making sure tasks are clearly defined, assigned appropriately, and moving forward as planned. She monitors progress, spots potential issues early, and works with the team to keep projects on track and aligned with expectations.

She helps maintain the quality of deliverables and keeps communication clear among all parties involved. By updating stakeholders on progress, challenges, and changes, she supports a steady and transparent workflow throughout each project."

A black and white image of a male presenting individual with the text: "Min Khant Kyaw. Backend Team Lead. Min oversees backend development, including system architecture, implementation, and technical decision-making. He focuses on building stable, secure, and maintainable systems that support the overall functionality of the products.

He works closely with the backend engineering team by guiding development processes, reviewing code, and supporting team members in their work. His responsibilities include improving system performance, maintaining reliability, designing APIs, and ensuring backend components work smoothly with the rest of the platform."

A black and white image of a male presenting individual with the text: "Ye Myat Thu. Mobile Team Lead. Ye oversees mobile application development, from planning features to making key technical decisions. He focuses on building dependable and easy-to-use mobile experiences while keeping development practices practical and maintainable.

He works closely with the mobile engineering team by guiding their workflows, reviewing code, and helping ensure consistency across releases. His responsibilities include improving app performance, coordinating implementation, and making sure mobile applications integrate smoothly with the rest of the system."

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Newsmast Foundation @newsmast.threads.net.ap.brid.gy · 04/12/2025

We're thrilled to officially welcome Ben Parker to the Newsmast Foundation team! Co-founder of The New Humanitarian and a former international aid worker, Ben joins us as Editor. He'll be helping keep our Channel experience looking good across the Social Web […] [Original post on threads.com]

An image of Ben Parker, a white male presenting figure in a suit with glasses, he holds a microphone as if on a panel. Over the image, text reads: "Ben Parker. Editor. Newsmast Foundation."

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Newsmast Foundation @newsmast.threads.net.ap.brid.gy · 03/12/2025

Today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities ♿ On social media, it's important that we consider how disabled people interact with their digital community and make their voices heard. Something as simple as adding ALT text to your images, or being […] [Original post on threads.com]

A black and white image of a young Black woman using a smartphone whilst sat in a wheelchair. Over the image, text reads: "International Day of Persons With Disabilities. An estimated 1.3 billion people experience significant disability. This represents 16% of the world’s population, or 1 in 6 of us."

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Newsmast Foundation @newsmast.threads.net.ap.brid.gy · 03/12/2025

Notícias empolgantes❗ Today is the first ever WebSocialBR, a Social Web focused event online and in-person in Brazil 🇧🇷 We've recently been working with the Brazilian Institute of Museums who will be in attendance and (hopefully) talking about some of our work […] [Original post on threads.com]

An image of a Brazilian flag as part of an interconnected web representing the Social Web. The text around the design reads: "December 3rd 2025. WebSocialBR. Brazilian Fediverse Forum. Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation. Brasília, Brazil. websocial.org.br"

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Newsmast Foundation @newsmast.threads.net.ap.brid.gy · 27/11/2025

Happy Thanksgiving to those celebrating! 🦃 We may not be celebrating here in the UK, but we'd still like to extend our thanks to the community we've built across the Open Social Web and all of the people who have guided, advised, and supported us. Thank you 🧡 #thanksgiving

A birdseye image of a full Thanksgiving dinner table, with people cheersing over the food. Over the image, text reads: "Happy Thanksgiving. We hope those celebrating are surrounded by community they are thankful for."

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Newsmast Foundation @newsmast.threads.net.ap.brid.gy · 25/11/2025

Recently, we were asked why we, a knowledge & community focused charity, were posting to celebrate cultural and religious holidays. We believe that the Social Web has the potential to be the most diverse space on the entire web. But to get there, we have to […] [Original post on threads.com]

The background of the image shows silver stars. Over it, text reads: Why we celebrate Diversity across the social web. Newsmast Foundation.

The background of the image shows silver stars. Over it, text reads: Awareness. The Social Web, especially the Fediverse, has a long way to go before it represents the diversity of the real world.

The Social Web is dominated by the Western perspective.

We hope that, by celebrating cultural events and holidays across our Social Web presence, we can highlight the many missing voices in the timeline.

The background of the image shows silver stars. Over it, text reads: Education. There are so many cultures and religions on our small planet. We are a species of dreamers and believers.

It’s unfair to presume that a person would be educated on the experiences of others from different countries, cultures, and beliefs. But to welcome diversity to the Social Web, we should make a collective effort to learn.

We’re not experts. Our commuity team are all from the English countryside. We’re not always perfect, but we try to take time to educate ourselves.

We hope that by sharing that knowledge on the Social Web, others may too learn about the experiences of those different to them. Together, we can make this space more welcoming.

The background of the image shows silver stars. Over it, text reads: Acceptance. We hope that if someone from a group or culture which is a minority on the Social Web sees one of our posts, they feel a little more at home.

In the past, the culture of the Social Web itself has felt unwelcoming to those marginalised by Western society. This is not acceptable.

The Social Web is a place for everyone who can treat others with respect and decency. It belongs to no one.

We welcome everyone, no matter their culture or religion, and trust that they too will welcome the diverse opinions and voices of the Social Web.

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Newsmast Foundation @newsmast.threads.net.ap.brid.gy · 17/11/2025

News and social. One app. We are incredibly excited and, honestly, really proud to be launching The Bristol Cable app with The Bristol Cable today. Our mission to unite knowledge sharing communities has never been more apparent as we continue the introduction […] [Original post on threads.com]

Photo by Newsmast Foundation on November 17, 2025.

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Newsmast Foundation @newsmast.threads.net.ap.brid.gy · 12/11/2025

We're helping organisations understand that the future of engagement isn't by feeding the hungry algorithms of Big Tech, but it's in smaller, more meaningful communities. That's why we're building community apps for organisations, connected to the Social Web. #Digital Community

An image of a car driving towards mountains is of semi-transparecy against an orange background. Over it, rext reads: Staying on legacy social media is driving people away.

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Newsmast Foundation @newsmast.threads.net.ap.brid.gy · 11/11/2025

Today, we take time to remember those who have sacrificed to give us the freedom and rights we must continue to protect. In an era where history is being rewritten by those in power, we hope you take time to remember and share history today. Together, within our […] [Original post on threads.com]

An image of a poppy amongst a field of poppies. Alongside it is the text: Lest we Forget. 11/11.

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Newsmast Foundation @newsmast.threads.net.ap.brid.gy · 06/11/2025

We're heading to SFSCon We're really excited to meet a community of people passionate about free software and, specifically, those who are making the trip to Bolzano for the Fediverse track, sponsored by FediForum 🎉 On Friday, at 4pm in Seminar 4, we'll be […] [Original post on threads.com]

An image showing details on SFSCon. It reads: November 7th-8th 2025. We'll be there. Digital sovereignty. IOT. AI. Data Spaces. Cybersecurity. SFSCON.IT. Cohesion Italy 21-27. Co-funded by the European Union. It also has a detailed list of sponsors.

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Newsmast Foundation @newsmast.threads.net.ap.brid.gy · 05/11/2025

We’re a part of the Media Revolution! Introducing Mo-Me… 📲 Mo-Me, created for the Media Revolution campaign, acts as community refuge for the many people looking to leave Big Tech platforms today. MediaLiberationDay

An image showing two phone screens against a purple background decorated with yellow megaphones. The phones show screenshots for the Mo-Me app, including the ability to Sign In with Mastodon.

A graphic reading Media Liberation Day. Media Revolution.

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Newsmast Foundation @newsmast.threads.net.ap.brid.gy · 04/11/2025

Three years ago today, the idea of the Newsmast Foundation was born 🎂 Born from the pieces of what Twitter was, our founders knew that they needed to take action to help online communities come together to inform one another once again. #Fediverse Threads

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Newsmast Foundation @newsmast.threads.net.ap.brid.gy · 02/11/2025

Feliz día de los Muertos! If you're honouring those passed today, we hope you have a joyful celebration. DiaDeLosMuertos #DayOfTheDead

A graphic showing an illustration of Mexican marigolds over a faded image of a candlelit graveyard. The text reads: Dia de los Muertos.

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Newsmast Foundation @newsmast.threads.net.ap.brid.gy · 29/10/2025

The risk to local publications grows by the day. We don't believe any local community should have to survive without reliable local news. That's why we're hoping to work with more local news groups and help them set up their own online space, including an app […] [Original post on threads.com]

The graphic reads: Local news is more important than ever. The background is made up of various ripped newspaper pages.

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Newsmast Foundation @newsmast.threads.net.ap.brid.gy · 23/10/2025

We're asking organisations and individuals if they would trust the owners of Big Tech platforms with community building in any other context. Unsurprisingly, many wouldn't. So, why do they online? We're showing them the alternatives. #social media

A quote from Joe Mulhall, Director of Research at Hope Not Hate, reading: "He's a tech utopian with no attachment to democracy." In the background, the silhouette of a man in a suit can be seen.

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Newsmast Foundation @newsmast.threads.net.ap.brid.gy · 16/10/2025

Staying safe online isn't easy, but we're working hard to help ⚔️ Our self-hosted servers all run top level filters to reduce the likelihood of bad posts making it to your feed. We work closely with moderation professionals to quickly and effectively address any […] [Original post on threads.com]

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