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The '''NetMission''' Ambassadors Program (also known as '''NetMission.Asia''') is a youth ambassador program initiated in 2009, facilitated and supported by [[DotAsia]], with the aim to engage and empower youth on Internet Governance discussion as well as promoting digital inclusion. Each year, around 20-25 university students are recruited through a selection process. The ambassadors will go through a comprehensive training program, including workshops, seminars, site visits and attending international conferences. They organize community projects or events that raise awareness and bring positive change to the | The '''NetMission''' Ambassadors Program (also known as '''NetMission.Asia''') is a youth ambassador program initiated in 2009, facilitated and supported by [[DotAsia]], with the aim to engage and empower youth on Internet Governance discussion as well as promoting digital inclusion. Each year, around 20-25 university students are recruited through a selection process. The ambassadors will go through a comprehensive training program, including workshops, seminars, site visits and attending international conferences. They organize 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 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> | 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> | ||
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==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 | 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 NetMission 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> | ||