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Dear Free Software Supporter,

We're happy to announce that the Free Software Foundation's (FSF)
campaigns team now again has an outreach and communications coordinator!
Eko K. A. Owen joined the FSF in June and will help us get the word about free
software out to the world. It is fantastic to finally have a complete campaigns
team again, and we look forward to doubling our efforts to campaign for
computer user freedom on your behalf.

In addition to Eko, the campaigns team consists of campaigns manager
Greg Farough, and myself, Miriam Bastian, the FSF's program
manager. You might be wondering: *what does the campaigns team do
to support the FSF's mission and why should I contribute to their work?*

The campaigns team is one of the teams here at FSF working to carry out
our worldwide [mission][3] to promote computer user freedom. We do this by
designing software [freedom][4] campaigns, including for the [right to repair][6]
and [free software adoption][7], and we stand up for [privacy][5], which requires
free software. We warn people against threats, new and ongoing, such as [Digital
Restrictions Management (DRM)][8], [software patents][9], and other forms of
[computing that deprives you of your freedom][10].

Our work beyond our campaign-specific advocacy and writing [articles][13],
consists of organizing [protests][12] and [events][11] where people can learn
about computer user freedom and free software enthusiasts can connect with
each other. We also issue the [Free Software Supporter][14] to inform the
subscribers about hot free software topics, create and publish the biannual
*Free Software [Bulletin][15]*, produce and disseminate [free software
awareness videos][16], and advocate for computer user freedom on [social
media][17] and other places on the Internet.

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To do this work, our team makes sure to educate itself on free software
matters, always stays on top of the news and in touch with other free
software activists and the inspiring free software community. One way how
we do this is by providing, maintaining, and expanding community resources
such as the [LibrePlanet wiki][18], where you can [find][19] and [create][20] or
add to [teaching materials about free software][21], discover free software
groups in your region as well as tips on how to participate in [free software
activism][22]. We also foster a positive and welcoming culture on the FSF's
[mailing lists][23], IRC channels, and the FSF associate [member forum][24],
where you can connect with other free software activists and discuss
anything you're interested in. I absolutely love working within the campaigns
team and for you and this fascinating movement for user freedom!

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It sometimes surprises people that we do all of this work with a team of only
three people, as opposed to some organizations that have the luxury of
having a social media coordinator, several dedicated fundraising experts, and
an events manager. This efficiency is part of what earned the FSF a 100% rating
from Charity Navigator during the last three years, plus eight consecutive
four-star ratings. But even though we're able to accomplish a lot with our small
team, we need your help to promote computer user freedom. Imagine what we
can do with even just a little more resources.


We know not everyone is in a position to, but if you can, **will you
support our efforts by [joining the FSF as an associate member][26]**?
An associate membership is a great show of support we can rely on.
With your help, we can develop, maintain, update, and spread resources
like the ones mentioned above. As an FSF associate member, you'll be
part of a vibrant international community and be able to enjoy all the
awesome [member benefits][30], such as access to the [FSF's Jitsi
Meet server][31], 20% discount on FSF merchandise, and email
forwarding. Every new membership this spring will receive an FSF
thermal mug as a welcome gift and help us achieve our goal of
**200 new members by July 19**. Need more reasons to join?
Have a look at our [appeal page][27] or email us at <[email protected]> to
receive more information.


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The FSF firmly believes every computer user deserves freedom
and tirelessly demonstrates how to do almost everything with free
software. For years to come, the FSF has an important role to play
for computer users globally, and we still have a lot of work to do.
Thank you for your support and for joining us on this journey to a
free world.

Yours in freedom,

Miriam Bastian
Program Manager

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