[governance] Fwd: [ycig] Fwd: [kictanet] Civil Society applicants for the Internet Governance Forum

Thu Aug 24 13:55:02 EDT 2017

Ok Michael, thanks for the clarification. :)

On Thu, Aug 24, 2017 at 20:51 Michael Oghia <mike.oghia at gmail.com> wrote:

> Raoul, it's different from the usual ISOC ambassadorship - it's only for
> civil society (the application is different too).
>
> I don't think there is an age limit.
>
> Best,
> -Michael
>
> On Aug 24, 2017 7:19 PM, "Kawsu Sillah" <kawsu.sillah at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hi Raoul,
>
> The deadline for applications is 24 September, 2017.
>
> Please see;
> https://internetsociety.wufoo.com/forms/2017-civil-society-ambassadors-to-the-igf/
>
> Thank you.
>
> Best
> Kawsu.
>
> On Thu, Aug 24, 2017 at 5:02 PM, Raoul Plommer <plommer at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> This is a bit weird, because
>> https://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/education-and-leadership-programmes/next-generation-leaders/igf-ambassadors-programme
>> says that the application period is now closed. I believe the last day to
>> apply for it was 6.8.2017.
>>
>> -Raoul
>>
>> On 24 August 2017 at 19:54, Arsène Tungali <arsenebaguma at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Please do consider this!
>>>
>>> -----------------
>>> Arsène Tungali,
>>> about.me/ArseneTungali
>>> +243 993810967 <+243%20993%20810%20967>
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>>> Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone (excuse typos)
>>>
>>> Begin forwarded message:
>>>
>>> *From:* Kawsu Sillah <kawsu.sillah at gmail.com>
>>> *Date:* August 24, 2017 at 3:23:19 PM GMT+2
>>> *To:* KAWSU ESSA SILLAH <kawsu.sillah at gmail.com>
>>> *Subject:* *[ycig] Fwd: [kictanet] Civil Society applicants for the
>>> Internet Governance Forum*
>>> *Reply-To:* ycig at googlegroups.com
>>>
>>> FYI/A colleagues!
>>>
>>> Apologies for cross posting and possible duplication.
>>>
>>> Best
>>> Kawsu
>>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>>> From: Dorcas Muthoni via kictanet <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke>
>>> Date: Thu, Aug 24, 2017 at 6:29 AM
>>> Subject: [kictanet] Civil Society applicants for the Internet Governance
>>> Forum
>>> To: Kawsu Sillah <kawsu.sillah at gmail.com>
>>> Cc: Dorcas Muthoni <dmuthoni at gmail.com>
>>>
>>>
>>> *The Internet Society is searching for representatives from Civil
>>> Society and nonprofits globally for it Ambassadors program to the **Internet
>>> Governance Forum* <https://www.intgovforum.org/>* (IGF) and associated
>>> activities in Geneva, Switzerland from December 17 to 21, 2017.*
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> IGF Civil Society Ambassadorships are for next generation leaders who
>>> have a strong interest in the issues and themes of the IGF.  Selection for
>>> the Ambassadorships is competitive.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *The Internet Society Ambassadors to IGF program is looking for Civil
>>> Society representatives with the following attributes:*
>>>
>>> · Works with or demonstrates an interest in utilizing the Internet or
>>> technology
>>>
>>> · Is active in policy discussions
>>>
>>> · Has mobilized a group for a cause or lead an advocacy campaign
>>>
>>> · Has experience and passion in convening diverse groups of stakeholders
>>> to advance the global good
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *About the IGF Ambassadorship Award*
>>>
>>> *- ISOC membership is required and applicants must register for their
>>> free ISOC membership prior to submitting the application for the IGF
>>> ambassadorship*-https://www.internetsociety.org/get-involved
>>>
>>> - Take note of practical information
>>> <https://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/education-and-leadership-programmes/next-generation-leaders/igf-ambassadors-programme/Practical>,
>>> including which financial elements the award is intended to cover. There
>>> are certain expectations
>>> <https://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/education-and-leadership-programmes/next-generation-leaders/igf-ambassadors-programme/Expectations> placed
>>> upon award recipients, including administration and preparation for the
>>> Forum, and sharing their experiences afterwards.
>>> *-The deadline to apply is September 24, 2017.*
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *How to Apply*
>>>
>>>
>>> https://internetsociety.wufoo.com/forms/2017-civil-society-ambassadors-to-the-igf/
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *About the **Internet Governance Forum* <https://www.intgovforum.org/>
>>> * (IGF)*
>>>
>>> The Internet’s influence has touched people all over the globe. In 2003
>>> and 2005, the United Nations organized the World Summit on the Information
>>> Society (WSIS). One of the most critical outcomes from this landmark summit
>>> was the creation of the Internet Governance Forum, or the "IGF".  Each year
>>> there are global, national, and regional IGFs events happening around the
>>> world.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Every IGF offers a unique space for an amazing range of people to share
>>> information and develop solutions on key Internet issues. It was
>>> purposefully designed not to be a decision-making body, *which allows
>>> people to speak freely, on an equal footing*, without limitations
>>> linked to the negotiations of formal outcomes. What comes out of the IGF,
>>> however, plays an essential role in shaping decisions taken by other groups
>>> that *helps the Internet run*
>>> <http://internetsociety.org/who-makes-internet-work-internet-ecosystem>
>>> *.*
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *Take Part in the Forum*
>>>
>>> Those individuals chosen as ISOC Ambassadors to IGF take part in the
>>> forum itself, providing subject matter expertise and facilitating the
>>> exchange of information and best practices with key stakeholders
>>> participating in the meetings. In the lead up to the Forum itself, each
>>> ambassador will participate in an online course for four weeks and will be
>>> paired with a mentor – an experienced IGF participant, often a former
>>> recipient of this award – who will help them prepare and familiarize
>>> themselves with the relevant IGF materials, as well as acting as a point of
>>> contact at the meeting itself.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Ambassadors represent the Internet Society by promoting the
>>> organization’s positions on public policy issues related to the discussions
>>> happening at the IGF <https://www.internetsociety.org/igf>. They also
>>> contribute by providing local and regional perspectives and opinions to
>>> enhance the quality of the various sessions and workshops.
>>>
>>>
>>> For any other information, please contact bengaard at isoc.org
>>>
>>> --
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