[isoc-ny] Beyond the Net - News from the Field

Thu Oct 6 04:36:11 PDT 2016

Please find the recent ISOC Beyond The Net Newsletter below.  In the
current round  ISOC-NY does actually have an application for a large grant
in on behalf of NYC Mesh, but that dos not mean that other members cannot
submit projects. Even if you get rejected the BYN staff may well help you
understand why, and how your application may be improved to resubmit in the
next round. Reading below will give you an idea of the sort of thing they
are looking for, but original ideas are welcome!

[image: eyond the Net Funding Programme September 2016]

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*News from the field*

*Chapterthon | The winner!*
We are pleased to announce the completion of our LAC Chapterthon! After six
months of planning and execution of different projects from six of our
Chapters, the winner is Venezuela Chapter! Read more
<http://link.isoc.org/ct/91035519:TXPgj5YNN:m:1:2924850623:AF23F76850546CF52A20391377A3B91D:r>

*Sri Lanka Chapter | A new vision for the physically challenged*
Soon, the first group of 10 blind people will learn how to use the Internet
for their day to day activities. The first phase of the project is now
finished, new equipment installed and training materials created. Read more
<http://link.isoc.org/ct/91035520:TXPgj5YNN:m:1:2924850623:AF23F76850546CF52A20391377A3B91D:r>

*South Africa Gauteng Chapter | Upgrading the Zenzeleni Network*
Ten nodes have been added to the WiFi mesh, already upgrading the Zenzeleni
network, and three more are on the way. Read more
<http://link.isoc.org/ct/91035521:TXPgj5YNN:m:1:2924850623:AF23F76850546CF52A20391377A3B91D:r>
*Colombia | Net Neutrality in Latin America*
Fundation Karisma has produced a detailed report on the state of digital
rights in the region. This report is an important tool for policy makers to
guide future discussions. Read more
<http://link.isoc.org/ct/91035522:TXPgj5YNN:m:1:2924850623:AF23F76850546CF52A20391377A3B91D:r>

[image: eyond the Net News from the Field - September 2016]

*Ethiopia | Promoting Local Internet Content*
This Community Grants project has produced a Local Web Content Observatory
System to show how much Internet content is in one of the three local
languages (Amharic, Afan Oromo and Tigrigna). An important first step in
providing relevant local content. Read more
<http://link.isoc.org/ct/91035523:TXPgj5YNN:m:1:2924850623:AF23F76850546CF52A20391377A3B91D:r>

*Nigeria | The W.TEC Programmes for Girl*
It started in 2012 with an ISOC grant, today The W.TEC Academy is an
after-school technology club, which runs throughout the academic year. It
presents technology in an engaging way, with the aim of attracting more
girls to pursue technology careers. Read more
<http://link.isoc.org/ct/91035524:TXPgj5YNN:m:1:2924850623:AF23F76850546CF52A20391377A3B91D:r>

* Armenia Chapter | Internet Radio for the visual impaired*
The official opening of Radio Menq (We!) took place on May 30. The team
developed and recorded many programs related to the issues of people with
disabilities. The radio will serve as a platform for parents of blinds,
specialists, social workers, pedagogues... Read more
<http://link.isoc.org/ct/91035525:TXPgj5YNN:m:1:2924850623:AF23F76850546CF52A20391377A3B91D:r>

[image: eyound the Net - Your Events]

*Your Events and News*

[image: eyond the Net Events and News - September 2016]

* Youth SIG Group | Latina America Youth and Governance*
Young people from over 16 countries participated in the Youth LACIGF,
discussing: infrastructure and access, Internet and human rights, Cyber
Security and Policing, Youth and Governance: What future do we want? Read
more
<http://link.isoc.org/ct/91035526:TXPgj5YNN:m:1:2924850623:AF23F76850546CF52A20391377A3B91D:r>

*Ghana Chapter – A multi stakeholder model for a sustainable development*
During the regional IGF day event in Accra, over 220 representatives from
diverse sectors took part in the discussion: Youth and IGF, Access and
Diversity, Security and Privacy, and Critical Internet Infrastructure. Read
more
<http://link.isoc.org/ct/91035527:TXPgj5YNN:m:1:2924850623:AF23F76850546CF52A20391377A3B91D:r>

*North Carolina Chapter | How to increase your Chapter membership?*
Presenting "The State of the Internet in North Carolina" at the NC Tech 4
Good Conference in Durham, the Chapter recruited 10 additional members. Read
more
<http://link.isoc.org/ct/91035528:TXPgj5YNN:m:1:2924850623:AF23F76850546CF52A20391377A3B91D:r>

[image: eyond the Net - Monthly Stories from our blog]

*Monthly Stories from our blog*

[image: eyond the Net Blog Stories - Sri Lanka]

*A new vision for the physically challenged *
Sri Lanka - Interview with Sagarika Wickramasekera, representing her
Chapter. She explains what obstacles they encountered with this project
aiming to offer an Internet training programme to the visually impaired. Read
more
<http://link.isoc.org/ct/91035529:TXPgj5YNN:m:1:2924850623:AF23F76850546CF52A20391377A3B91D:r>

[image: eyond the Net Blog Stories - Spain]

*A Safe Internet for Aragonese Kids*
Spain Aragon - Interview with Andres Gomez, team leader of the project, who
thinks that prohibition is Not the Answer. His team is working to educate
parents and kids with skills and tools for a safer use of online
resources. Read
more
<http://link.isoc.org/ct/91035530:TXPgj5YNN:m:1:2924850623:AF23F76850546CF52A20391377A3B91D:r>

[image: eyond the Net Blog Stories - Ethiopia]

*The first digital library for visually impaired*
Ethiopia- Interview with Woubakal Tesfaye, manager of NoVA project
(Non-visual access to digital library). NoVA will not only be the first
digital library exclusively for visually impaired in Ethiopia, but it will
offer a forum to create an online blind community. Read more
<http://link.isoc.org/ct/91035531:TXPgj5YNN:m:1:2924850623:AF23F76850546CF52A20391377A3B91D:r>

*Get involved!*

*Beyond the Net funding programme*
<http://link.isoc.org/ct/91035532:TXPgj5YNN:m:1:2924850623:AF23F76850546CF52A20391377A3B91D:r>

Results for the September Cycle, Medium and Large grants
will be announced in November.
You can still apply for Chapter Small Funding until
30 November 2016!

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<http://link.isoc.org/ct/91035533:TXPgj5YNN:m:1:2924850623:AF23F76850546CF52A20391377A3B91D:r>

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