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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, 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 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> In March 2011, [[Richard Cheng]], on behalf of NetMission.Asia, submitted an application to [[ICANN]] for the organization to become an [[ALS|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>

The NetMission Ambassadors attend [[ICANN|ICANN Meetings]], [[IGF]], and [[APNIC]] meetings, among others.<ref>[http://2010.netmission.asia/international-exposure NetMission International Exposure]</ref> In March 2011, [[Richard Cheng]], on behalf of NetMission.Asia, submitted an application to [[ICANN]] for the organization to become an [[ALS|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>

==Mission==

==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.<ref>[http://2010.netmission.asia/ NetMission.Asia]</ref>

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.<ref>[http://2010.netmission.asia/ NetMission.Asia]</ref>

Their projects target every age group, from children, to youth, to the middle aged and the elderly.<ref>[http://2010.netmission.asia/community-projects Community Projects]</ref>

Their projects target every age group, from children, to youth, to the middle aged and the elderly.<ref>[http://2010.netmission.asia/community-projects NetMission Community Projects]</ref>

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