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The '''NetMission''' Ambassadors Program (also known as '''NetMission.Asia''') is a program facilitated by [[DotAsia]], in which local students volunteer to help educate specific groups about the Internet. Each year, 25 students are selected to take part in a comprehensive training program, including workshops, seminars, site visits and exchange programs, while preparing community projects or events that raise awareness and bring positive change to the internet community in Asia.<ref>[http://2010.netmission.asia/ NetMission.Asia]</ref> | The '''NetMission''' Ambassadors Program (also known as '''NetMission.Asia''') is a program facilitated by [[DotAsia]], in which local students volunteer to help educate specific groups about the Internet. Each year, 20-25 students are selected to take part in a comprehensive training program, including workshops, seminars, site visits and exchange programs, while preparing community projects or events that raise awareness and bring positive change to the internet community in Asia.<ref>[http://2010.netmission.asia/ NetMission.Asia]</ref><ref>[http://www.keepclicking.asia/main/2009/05/good-to-know-netmission-ambassadors-program.html KeepClicking.asia]</ref> | ||
The NetMission Ambassadors attend [[ICANN|ICANN Meetings]], [[IGF]], and [[APNIC]] meetings, among others.<ref>[http://2010.netmission.asia/international-exposure International Exposure]</ref> | The NetMission Ambassadors attend [[ICANN|ICANN Meetings]], [[IGF]], and [[APNIC]] meetings, among others.<ref>[http://2010.netmission.asia/international-exposure International Exposure]</ref> In March 2011, [[Richard Cheng]], on behalf of NetMission.Asia, submitted an application to [[ICANN]] for the organization to become an [[At-Large Structure]].<ref>[http://www.atlarge.icann.org/file/23627/download/23811 atlarge.icann.org]</ref> The application was approved.<ref>[[ICANN 41]] Interview with Richard Cheng</ref> | ||
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| Founded: | 2009 |
| Founder(s): | DotAsia |
| Country: | Hong Kong |
| Email: | info [at] netmission.asia |
| Website: | netmission.asia |
| Facebook: | NetMission Ambassadors Program |
| Key People | |
| Edmon Chung, DotAsia CEO Elaine Cheng, NetMission Program Director | |
The NetMission Ambassadors Program (also known as NetMission.Asia) is a program facilitated by DotAsia, in which local students volunteer to help educate specific groups about the Internet. Each year, 20-25 students are selected to take part in a comprehensive training program, including workshops, seminars, site visits and exchange programs, while preparing community projects or events that raise awareness and bring positive change to the internet community in Asia.[1][2]
The NetMission Ambassadors attend ICANN Meetings, IGF, and APNIC meetings, among others.[3] In March 2011, Richard Cheng, on behalf of NetMission.Asia, submitted an application to ICANN for the organization to become an At-Large Structure.[4] The application was approved.[5]
Mission
The motivation behind the NetMission program is that the Internet has become integral to mainstream media and business relations, and the adoption of internet usage has the potential to radically improve one's quality of life by facilitating new opportunities in education, employment, and socio-economic development. As the socio-economic gap ever widening, it is becoming increasingly important to try to bring Internet access and usage to those who do not have it.[6]
Their projects target every age group, from children, to youth, to the middle aged and the elderly.[7]
References
- ↑ NetMission.Asia
- ↑ KeepClicking.asia
- ↑ International Exposure
- ↑ atlarge.icann.org
- ↑ ICANN 41 Interview with Richard Cheng
- ↑ NetMission.Asia
- ↑ Community Projects