[Chapter-delegates] ISOC NGL and Ambassador Programme

[Faisal Hasan]

Hi Cintra,

Thanks a lot for bringing this issue. I was surprised to know that there
will be no ISOC Ambassador fellowship this year.  I was advising many of
our chapter members to apply for this. This is simply shocking to me
knowing there will be none this year.

The fellowship is often the only opportunity by which people from
developing country can take part in IGF. I am not aware of any other
fellowship for IGF. We are talking about more inclusive IGF, yet we run out
of budget for supporting few fellows.

Being one of the previous ISOC ambassadors representing Bangladesh at the
IGF, I can honestly admit that participating at this event in person is
hugely beneficial in compare to other conferences where remote
participating is a viable option. In fact, I  learnt a whole lot of things
and made numerous contacts. The experience at the IGF has been instrumental
in shaping the Dhaka Chapters activities. I think people who are leading
fledgling chapters can understand the long term value of this type of
fellowship.

Very frustrating indeed!

Thanks
Faisal Hasan
ISOC Bangladesh




On Mon, Jun 23, 2014 at 3:06 PM, Cintra Sooknanan <
cintra.sooknanan at gmail.com> wrote:

> Dear Chapter Delegates,
>
> Like many of you I am a graduate of the ISOC Next Generation Leaders (NGL)
> Programme and alumni of the ISOC Ambassador Programme, these programmes
> really enhanced and strengthened our Chapter and its leaders.
>
> Indeed, not only have these Programmes done alot to support ISOC Chapter
> Leaders in capacity building and networking into the IGF world; but they
> have been very supportive of non-english speaking chapters in particular by
> encouraging participation to countries such as Venezuela and supporting
> French and Spanish language learning.
>
> In fact, ICANN has  similar programs called the ICANN Fellowships and
> ICANN Academy programs, both have which been recognised for their success
> in bringing new contributors to ICANN and rewarded with increased budgets.
>
> Unfortunately, ISOC appears to be doing the opposite. At the ISOC meeting
> held at ICANN London today, I asked about the reallocation  of funds
> effectively terminating the ISOC NGL and Ambassador's Program. It is quite
> strange that there had been no previous consultation or correspondence to
> the Chapters from staff regarding this change (whether temporary or
> permanent).
>
> Toral Cowieson (Senior Director ISOC Leadership) answered the question.
> She stressed the value of the programs to ISOC and many hands were raised
> in the room as beneficiaries of these programs. Apparently the  ISOC
> Ambassadors program will return in 2015 in a different format.
>
> This email has been very much from my own perspective, I feel that these
> programs must be returned to truly build existing and new Chapters. From
> the Chapter Delegates I love to hear your own experiences of these
> programs.
>
> Given the vagueness of the status of these key programs, I would like to
> know from staff what format this program would be returned to the Chapters
> and internet community; as well as the new focus.
>
> Thank you for your kind attention and thoughts.
>
> Best regards
>
> Cintra Sooknanan
> Chair
> ISOC Trinidad and Tobago Chapter
>
>
> __________________________________________________________________
>
>
> EN ESPANOL
>
> Queridos Delegados de Capitulos,
>
> Como muchos de ustedes, yo soy graduada del Next Generation Leaders de
> ISOC  y  ex-alumna del Programa de Embajadores de ISOC (NGL).  Estos
> programas realmente han mejorado y fortalecido nuestros Capítulos y sus
> líderes.
>
> De hecho, no sólo han hecho mucho estos programas para apoyar a los
> Capitulos de ISOC Capítulo en la creación de capacidades de los lideres y
> la creación de redes en el mundo del IGF; ademas han sido un gran apoyo de
> los capítulos que no hablan inglés, en particular mediante el fomento de la
> participación de países como Venezuela y el apoyo del aprendizaje en
> idiomas francés y español.
>
> De hecho,  ICANN tiene programas similares llamados ICANN Fellowship
> Program y ICANN Academia, y  ambos han sido reconocidos por su éxito en
> traer a nuevos contribuyentes a ICANN y han sido recompensados ​​con
> mayores presupuestos.
>
> Desafortunadamente, ISOC parece estar haciendo lo contrario. En la reunión
> de ISOC celebrada en la reunion de ICANN en Londres hoy,  pregunté acerca
> de la reasignación de fondos que termina efectivamente con el Programa de
> NGL y de Embajadores de ISOCy. Es bastante extraño que no había habido
> ninguna consulta previa o correspondencia del Staff con los capítulos con
> respecto a este cambio (ya sea temporal o permanente).
>
> Toral Cowieson (Director Senior de Liderazgo de ISOC) respondio a la
> pregunta. Hizo hincapié en el valor de los programas para ISOC y se
> levantaron muchas manos en la sala de quienes son o fueron beneficiarios de
> estos programas. Al parecer, el programa de Embajadores de ISOC volverá en
> 2015 con un formato diferente.
>
> Este correo electrónico ha sido escrito desde mi propia perspectiva<yo
> siento que estos programas deben regresar para ayudar a construir
> verdaderos exitentes capítulos asi como nuevos. Me encantaria escuchar
> directamente de los Delegados de los Capitulos sus propias experiencias en
> estos programas.
>
> Dada la vaguedad de la situación de estos programas clave, me gustaría
> saber del Staff en qué formato este programa regresara tanto a los
> Capitulos como a la comunidad  de Internet; así como el nuevo enfoque.
>
> Gracias por su amable atención y comentarios.
>
> Saludos cordiales
>
> Cintra Sooknanan
> Presidente
> ISOC Trinidad and Tobago Chapter
>
>
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>
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