[GamChix] Fwd: APPLY TO BE A DIGITAL GRASSROOTS AMBASSADOR IN YOUR COMMUNITY

[Alagie Ceesay]

FYI

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

Successful Ambassadors will receive a certificate at the end of the
program, an opportunity to share success stories and write articles related
to internet on our website, forum and social platforms, and an exclusive
mentorship program on how to engage as a youth in Internet Governance, and
an opportunity to join the core team in a given capacity.

*SELECTION CRITERIA*

   - Between 14 and 29 years old in 2018
   - 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: 10 January 2018

Applications Close: 30 January 2018

Successful Applicants Notified: 15 February 2018

*APPLY
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdC_EzQAlBXm2YDAZEROYUROJdhsVG7HP4AnhCYScy1bjJaIw/viewform>NOW*
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