[seedig] Fwd: [ycig] Fwd: [OPEN CALL FOR APPLICATIONS]: DIGITAL GRASSROOTS AMBASSADORS PROGRAM 2019

[Charalampos Kyritsis]

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Date: Thu, Apr 18, 2019 at 5:21 PM
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AMBASSADORS PROGRAM 2019
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Dear people,

We are sharing with you this open call for applications. Please share it on
your networks, with friends and colleagues that may be interested in the
program.

           We are also opening a call for Mentors, experts in Internet
Governance scope, who would be the mentors for the Digital Grassroots
Ambassadors.


Best regards,
Eileen Cejas
Communications Director for Digital Grassroots
Buenos Aires, Argentina




*THIS APPLICATION IS OPEN FOR ENGLISH SPEAKERS IN ANY REGION*


The Internet Governance Forum that took place at the United Nations in
Geneva from the 18th to the 21st of December 2017 had the theme: ‘Shape
Your Digital Future.’ Internet Society Youth Fellows saw the need to
increase youth participation in Internet Governance Issues. Even though we
are digital natives, young people are secluded from the decision making
table on policies and issues affecting the internet that has shaped and
continue to shape our daily lives.



*The Digital Grassroots Ambassador program is an initiative to accomplish
the following goals:*



   1. Build a positive narrative on youth participation in Internet
   Governance
   2. Engage youth in resolving internet relation problems at community
   level
   3. Introduce youth to participation in Internet Governance through
   mentorship
   4.  Use Internet Literacy as a tool to accomplish Sustainable
   Developmental Goals

*The Digital Grassroots Ambassador program will include:*


   1. An Internet Literacy Coursework tailored to accomplish the SDGs
   2. A community engagement activity that will be done by selected
   Ambassadors
   3. A 4 week mentorship program with a mentor to induct Ambassadors to
   Youth Participation in Internet Governance
   4. The course is 100% Online



SELECTION CRITERIA
○ Between 14 and 29 years old in 2019
○ Interested in using the Internet as a tool for social good and development
○ Community Centred individual passionate about sharing information
○ Applications encouraged from persons from regions facing Internet related
challenges including access problems.
○ You do not need prior experience in Internet Governance to participate
○ Applicants are encouraged to join the Digital Grassroots forum for news
updates (Optional).


TIMELINE
Applications Open: 17 April 2019
Applications Close: 10 May 2019 11:59pm UTC
Successful Applicants Notified: 31 May 2019


APPLY HERE: https://www.digitalgrassroots.org/p/apply-to-be-ambassador.html



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Charalampos Kyritsis

LinkedIn: *Kyritsis Charalampos*
<https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyritsis-charalampos/>

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