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rice of their government politics.<br>
Best regard,<br>
Nadira<br>
ISOC Palestine</p>
<div class=3D"gmail_quote">On Jul 27, 2013 9:55 AM, "Dr. Suhaidi B Has=
san" <<a href=3D"mailto:suhaidi at uum.edu.my" target=3D"_blank">suhai=
di at uum.edu.my</a>> wrote:<br type=3D"attribution"><blockquote class=3D"g=
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<div>On 27 Jul, 2013, at 1:02 AM, Hanna Kreitem <<a href=3D"mailto:hanna=
q at gmail.com" target=3D"_blank">hannaq at gmail.com</a>> wrote:</div>
<br>
<blockquote type=3D"cite">
<p dir=3D"ltr">Dear Sabrina, <br>
Thank you for the update, and best of luck to the Yemen chapter, they seem =
to be eager and willing to work on Internet issues in Yemen, which can lead=
 as a sample for other similar countries. Kindly pass a note to them that I=
 am willing to provide all the help
 possible, and I am sure the rest of the community is willing to as well. <=
/p>
<p dir=3D"ltr">Regards, <br>
Hanna. </p>
<div class=3D"gmail_quote">On 26 Jul 2013 18:20, "Sabrina Wilmot"=
 <<a href=3D"mailto:wilmot at isoc.org" target=3D"_blank">wilmot at isoc.org</=
a>> wrote:<br type=3D"attribution">
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x #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">
Dear Hanna, dear Joly,<br>
<br>
Thanks again for your questions regarding this application. Please find bel=
ow the information as provided by the founding members of this Chapter:<br>
<br>
[=E2=80=A6]<br>
1) =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0Concerning the geographi=
cal representation of founding members:<br>
<br>
We have strived to spread the word and contact all people we know as potent=
ial founding members and succeeded in getting representatives from 6 other =
provinces apart from Sana=E2=80=99a. The core group is in Sana=E2=80=99a is=
 basically due to the fact that it is the capital
 city and has over 80% of the activities, initiatives, and working ground f=
or Internet-related activities. There are other big cities like Aden and Ta=
iz, and many of the members =E2=80=93including myself- are originally from =
those provinces and have good contacts there.
 However, Internet services are very limited in most other cities and in so=
me regions, there is barely any internet connectivity due to extremely poor=
 infrastructure.<br>
<br>
Through the social network group on Facebook and by using the resources and=
 capabilities with founding members, we sought potential members through th=
eir own connections. We have attempted to reach out to potential founding m=
embers from other provinces but
 we found very few people that were aware of ISOC and some were not even we=
ll acquainted with the Internet at large.<br>
<br>
For a country with such a low penetration like Yemen, it would be best to u=
se traditional media and other means to introduce ISOC and invite potential=
 members to join but this would not be possible until we get the actual lic=
ense.<br>

<br>
We have devised a plan to create the ground for expanding to target less co=
nnected provinces and regions that need support to improve Internet connect=
ivity. We believe that it is important to take the first step starting from=
 Sana=E2=80=99a and adding more members
 from other regions as we grow because the initiative is indeed a national =
one and covers the whole country.<br>
<br>
To achieve greater geographical representation, we have the following plans=
 in place:<br>
<br>
a. =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Upon the launch of ISOC-Yemen, we plan to launch an offici=
al gathering in Sana=E2=80=99a with all founding members present and media =
invited to cover the event. There we will send press releases to as many pa=
rties possible so as to inform residents in various
 provinces about the initiative and invite members to join.<br>
b. =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Among our projects is to hold regional activities and meet=
ings to introduce ISOC-Yemen and let people sign up on the spot and inform =
them of the benefits of joining and how together we could work to achieve =
=C2=A0its goals<br>

c. =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Apart from those meetings, member recruitment activities w=
ill include:<br>
- =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0visiting colleges, schools, and giving present=
ations;<br>
- =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0publishing announcements and news items in the=
 media (print, radio) inviting members to apply<br>
- =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0using various projects (workshops, conferences=
, etc.) as a means to recruit new members<br>
<br>
In essence, we are eager to have ISOC-Yemen be inclusive and have represent=
atives across Yemen but find that starting with this group of founding memb=
ers will be a good start, especially as it is now high time to form such an=
 entity given the rapid growth of
 Internet usage.<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
2) =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0Opportunities for fundin=
g ISOC-Yemen and creating sustainable income<br>
<br>
We certainly have a plan for the first year to find sources of funding and =
means of sustaining our operations and implement our projects. There are se=
veral avenues that we see most fitting to achieve that:<br>
<br>
1) =C2=A0We have agreed on having membership fees of YR 2,000 ($10) per mon=
th per member. We will be giving a discount 50% to students so they could a=
fford joining. With over 30 committed members from the start, this would co=
nstitute $300 per month, which is good
 enough to pay for the rent of a small apartment and as we get more members=
, we will be able to cover other expenses such as accessories, furniture, p=
rinting material, etc.<br>
2) =C2=A0We have good connections with several national agencies that suppo=
rt such initiatives. Among them is the Social Development Fund, which could=
 provide capacity building funds to help furnish our apartment, buy equipme=
nt, and cover costs of basic services
 such as Internet and power.<br>
3) =C2=A0We can use the resources of the founding members as means of intro=
ducing ISOC-Yemen and creating visibility. Some founding members have pledg=
ed to provide space on their prominent websites, provide office space, and =
other available resources such as computers
 and other equipment<br>
4) =C2=A0Partners, businesses and international organizations will be appro=
ached to help fund workshops and seminars related to Internet issues and so=
me of the budgets will be allocated for capacity building and purchasing eq=
uipment and accessories that could be
 used for future activities.<br>
5) =C2=A0Administrative fees to be paid to ISOC-Yemen for running projects =
(trainings, field work, researching Internet-related subjects, etc.) will b=
e an added source of income to sustain ISOC-Yemen and help it be productive=
 and creative.<br>

6) =C2=A0 =C2=A0 ISOC-Yemen Chapter takes into consideration that all its p=
rojects should have an element of sustainability in its activities. This is=
 achieved by making the training programs, researches, and other consultanc=
y services paid by the candidates and beneficiaries
 seeking admission in it. This sector of Chapter generates income that cove=
rs some of the running costs of Chapter.<br>
<br>
In essence, we feel confident that the financial aspect of ISOC-Yemen will =
be safe and sustainability will not be an issue provided that the commitmen=
ts shown by founding members and partners will be kept and because the whol=
e country is really witnessing a
 booming Internet-driven period with many good and positive prospects for s=
uccess.<br>
<br>
[=E2=80=A6]<br>
<br>
<br>
Kind regards,<br>
Sabrina Wilmot<br>
Internet Society<br>
<br>
<br>
On 22 Jul 2013, at 09:15, Hanna Kreitem wrote:<br>
<br>
> Dear Sabrina,<br>
><br>
> I happen to know one of the founding members, Ahmed AlMarwani, we have=
 volunteered together at Arab Digital Expression Camps, summer camps that e=
xpose Arab youth to freedom of expression, use of technology in expression,=
 and open culture. He was a dedicated
 person with interest in human rights and freedom of expression.<br>
><br>
> I have a comment on the application regarding funding, there doesn&#39=
;t seem to be a clear plan on how will they fund their activities, is this =
required with the application?<br>
><br>
> Regards,<br>
> Hanna.<br>
><br>
><br>
><br>
> On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 5:49 PM, Joly MacFie <<a href=3D"mailto:jol=
y at punkcast.com" target=3D"_blank">joly at punkcast.com</a>> wrote:<br>
> Hi Sabrina,<br>
><br>
> I have in fact spent an extended period of my youth in Yemen, in Aden.=
 A time I remember fondly.<br>
><br>
> I notice that all the founding members are based in Sana'a. I wond=
er if there could be some representation from Aden, or whether there might =
be a possibility for a separate or sub chapter to later be established ther=
e.<br>

><br>
> joly<br>
><br>
><br>
><br>
><br>
> On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 8:42 AM, Sabrina Wilmot <<a href=3D"mailto:=
wilmot at isoc.org" target=3D"_blank">wilmot at isoc.org</a>> wrote:<br>
> Dear Colleagues,<br>
><br>
> The following application for a Chapter in Yemen has been received. It=
 is being sent to this list for peer comment and review.<br>
> Please note that the Chapter is not yet formed and has not officially =
been recognised by the Internet Society.<br>
> If there are people on this list that know the individuals proposing t=
o establish the Chapter, feedback is especially welcome.<br>
> The period allowed for comments is two weeks and the deadline is 3 Aug=
ust 2013.<br>
><br>
> Please do not hesitate to contact me on or off list.<br>
><br>
> Thanks,<br>
> Sabrina Wilmot<br>
> Manager, Chapter Formation<br>
> Internet Society<br>
><br>
> -------------------------------<br>
><br>
> A. Proposed name of the Chapter<br>
> ISOC Yemen Chapter (short for Internet Society Yemen Chapter)<br>
><br>
><br>
> B. Community of Interest the Chapter will serve<br>
> Anyone in Yemen as well Yemeni expatriates abroad could become part of=
 the community of interest.<br>
><br>
><br>
> C. Purpose and scope of Chapter<br>
> The chapter will be serving the interests of the Internet users by pur=
suing the following key areas within the boundaries of Yemen as its scope:<=
br>
> =E2=80=A2 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Raising awareness among the public abou=
t the benefits of using the Internet and good practices that would minimize=
 security and other risks to end users as well as promoting the efficient c=
onsumption of bandwidth.<br>

> =E2=80=A2 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Encouraging websites to implement new s=
ervices (applies to governmental, commerce, educational, cultural and other=
 service-oriented websites) and hold contests to recognized distinguished w=
ebsites.<br>
> =E2=80=A2 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Promoting technical solutions to obstac=
les preventing effective use of the Internet such as slow speed, malware, e=
tc.<br>
> =E2=80=A2 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Providing opportunities for training, e=
ducation, networking and knowledge sharing.<br>
> =E2=80=A2 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Cooperating and partnering with entitie=
s from the government, civil society, private sector, international communi=
ty and others to promote the free and effective use to the Internet for the=
 benefit of the society.<br>

> =E2=80=A2 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Promoting a stronger and more robust in=
frastructure that could allow remote areas to gain access to the Internet i=
n an easy and affordable manner.<br>
> =E2=80=A2 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Promoting reforms and measures to grant=
 allow the private sector to operate facilities, protocols and standards in=
cluding but not limited to IXPs, DNSSec, IPV6, that promote healthy competi=
tion to provide better services to the public.<br>

> =E2=80=A2 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Supporting governmental efforts to esta=
blish e-government projects to provide citizens with easier access to vario=
us public services.<br>
> =E2=80=A2 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Participating in decision-making proces=
ses on all levels that involve Internet services so as to promote the inter=
ests of Internet users.<br>
> =E2=80=A2 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Expanding the use of the Internet by lo=
wering costs, enhancing quality of service, and providing a greater array o=
f possibilities.<br>
> =E2=80=A2 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Advocating freedom of expression online=
 and opposing oppressive practices that could limit such freedom<br>
> =E2=80=A2 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Building the capacity of ISOC Yemen mem=
bers in internet governance issues, and keep them informed about national, =
regional and international internet affairs.<br>
> =E2=80=A2 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Supporting the development of local con=
tent on the web.<br>
> =E2=80=A2 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Promoting the growth and evolution of t=
he Internet architecture .<br>
> =E2=80=A2 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Initiating and supporting educational a=
nd research projects related to the Internet.<br>
> =E2=80=A2 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Collection and dissemination of informa=
tion related to the Internet, including histories and archives.<br>
> =E2=80=A2 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Contributing to the localization and bu=
ilding cultural bridges between Yemen and other nations using the Internet.=
<br>
><br>
><br>
> D. Outline of key priorities for the first year of Chapter<br>
> For the first year after inauguration, the focus will be on the follow=
ing areas and the given timelines:<br>
> Key priorities for the first quarter (months 1->3):<br>
> 1- =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0Creating a not-for-profit entity to represent I=
SOC Yemen Chapter and give it the required official status and recognition =
to receive tax-exempted funds to carry out its various activities. This inc=
ludes renting an apartment, printing letterheads,
 creating a stamp, printing leaflets and other material necessary to introd=
uce the event.<br>
> 2- =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0Forming the Standing Committees that will execu=
te the plan set up for the first year.<br>
> 3- =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0Creating a PR campaign about ISOC Yemen Chapter=
.<br>
> 4- =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0Preparing and organizing a conference introduci=
ng the chapter under the theme =E2=80=98Internet in Yemen: Challenges and P=
rospects=E2=80=99<br>
> 5- =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0Networking and visiting potential partners and =
supporters as well as future funders and member organizations that will be =
helpful in supporting the chapter=E2=80=99s future activities.<br>
> Key priorities for the rest of the year (3-12):<br>
> 1- =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0(months 3-12): Developing a series of workshops=
 in areas related to:<br>
> =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 a. =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0Cyber security (bes=
t practices in dealing with malware, hacking, DDoS, pirated software. etc.)=
<br>
> =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 b. =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0Internet for beginn=
ers (workshops for those who have just started using the Internet and need =
guidance)<br>
> =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 c. =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0Internet for interm=
ediaries (providing tools and tips on using social networking, firewalls, o=
nline storage)<br>
> =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 d. =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0Website development=
 (basic training in purchasing a hosting plan and starting a small-scale CM=
S- based website<br>
> 2- =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0(months 6-12) Holding meetings with government =
officials on the needs and aspirations of Internet users so as to address i=
ssues related to cost, speed, reliability, infrastructure, etc.<br>
> 3- =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0(months 6-12) Launching media campaigns to rais=
e awareness about Internet use as well as visiting educational institutes s=
uch as schools and universities and give lectures on the importance of Inte=
rnet accessibility.<br>

> 4- =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0(months 6-9) Writing proposals for projects tha=
t call for establishing e-government services in some sectors of the govern=
ment (we shall start with small-scale operations and move to bigger ones in=
 the next years)<br>

> 5- =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0(months 9-12) Preparing for the annual summit a=
nd preparing with surveys and questionnaires to be sent to members to set u=
p the agenda of the meeting and potential projects to be carried out in the=
 next years towards achieving the goals of the chapter.<br>

><br>
><br>
> E. Founding members of the Chapter<br>
> Below is the full list of the 31 founding members of ISOC Yemen Chapte=
r. A meeting took place on July 3, 2013 with many of those founding members=
 and the plan, bylaws, resources, etc. were all agreed upon and it was also=
 agreed that it was time to submit
 the application to ISOC for consideration. The list includes their names, =
affiliations and contact information as well as the username they used to r=
egister as individual members at Internet Society=E2=80=99s website.<br>
><br>
> Full Name, Affiliation & Location:<br>
> Abdellah Fayea, Engineer, Tafeel for IT Co. Ltd. - Sana=E2=80=99a<br>
> Abdulsalam Arif, Student, U. of Science & Technology - Sana=E2=80=
=99a<br>
> Abrahim Alahdal, IT Engineer, Yemen Net - Sana=E2=80=99a<br>
> Adli Al-Kharasani, Trainer and activist (Sana=E2=80=99a)<br>
> Ahmed Alashawl, Web Programmer, Yemen-Hosting - Sana=E2=80=99a<br>
> Ahmed Almarwani, Logistics Assistant, WFP, Hodeidah<br>
> Ahmed Abdulsattar, Computer Engineer - Aden<br>
> Aiman Al-Wasai, System Analyst, Ibda'a Soft - Sana=E2=80=99a<br>
> Akram AlMulsi, Marketing Manager, Yemen Net - Sana=E2=80=99a<br>
> Ala=E2=80=99a Assamawy, Lecturer, Sana=E2=80=99a Community College =E2=
=80=93 Sana=E2=80=99a<br>
> Ameen Algithi, Freelancing network engineer - Sana=E2=80=99a<br>
> Ammar Alareefi, Sana=E2=80=99a University Student - Sana=E2=80=99a<br>
> Amr Sattar, Network Assistant, Orient House - Sana=E2=80=99a<br>
> Aws Aleryani, General Manager, Design Group - Sana=E2=80=99a<br>
> Ebraheem Al-Moayed, TEDxSanaa Volunteer - Sana=E2=80=99a<br>
> Hizam Alahdal, IT Engineer, Ministry of Telecom. Sana=E2=80=99a<br>
> Ibtihal Muharram, Billing Support Engineer =E2=80=93 Y Telecom - Sana=
=E2=80=99a<br>
> Madiha Kamal, Management Assistant & PR officer, AlKurby Co for Oi=
l Services - Sana=E2=80=99a<br>
> Mishaal Thabit, Security Engineer, Y. Telecom., Sana=E2=80=99a<br>
> Mohamed Abdulmalek, YouTube clip presenter and producer (Coosh Malek),=
 Sana=E2=80=99a<br>
> Mona Alhadadi, Radio anchor on Yemen FM - Sana=E2=80=99a<br>
> Mulk Khaleel, Software engineer, Yemen Soft - Sana=E2=80=99a<br>
> Nagib Abse, Executive Manager, Socotra Holidays - Socotra<br>
> Osama Mostafa, Software developer, WHO - Sana=E2=80=99a<br>
> Sami Qhtani, Trainer, General Telecom. Institute - Hodeidah<br>
> Waleed Saleh, Charging Engineer, Y Telecom - Sana=E2=80=99a<br>
> Walid Al-Saqaf, University Lecturer & Software Developer (Sana=E2=
=80=99a, Yemen and Orebro, Sweden)<br>
> Yusri Alathwari, CEO of Warzan E-Marketing - Sana=E2=80=99a<br>
> Zakaria Alaya, Freelance designer and photographer - Sana=E2=80=99a<br=
>
> Zakaria AlKainai, Software Developer - Sana=E2=80=99a<br>
> Mohammed Rashed Al-Dhaifi, =C2=A0Head of System and Hosting Department=
 - , Yemen Net - Sana=E2=80=99a<br>
><br>
><br>
> F. List of supporters and partner organizations<br>
> Below is a list of organizations and bodies will believe will be suppo=
rting or partnering with our chapter. We have established preliminary conta=
cts with those organizations and have received encouraging statements of su=
pport from key staff members once ISOC
 Yemen Chapter is launched.<br>
> - Corporate<br>
> =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =E2=80=A2 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 YemenNet =
=E2=80=93 Official Internet Service Provider for Yemen (Run by Ministry of =
Telecommunication)<br>
> =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =E2=80=A2 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 TeleYemen =
=E2=80=93 Registrar of .ye domains and international carrier<br>
> - Educational<br>
> =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =E2=80=A2 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Computer Sc=
ience Department =E2=80=93 Sana=E2=80=99a University<br>
> =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =E2=80=A2 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 General Tel=
ecommunication Institute<br>
> =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =E2=80=A2 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Darassalam =
International University<br>
> =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =E2=80=A2 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 University =
of Modern Sciences<br>
> =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =E2=80=A2 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Limkokwing =
University (Yemen).<br>
> - Private Sector<br>
> =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =E2=80=A2 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 <a href=3D"=
http://Sahafa.net" target=3D"_blank">Sahafa.net</a> =E2=80=93 Yemen=E2=80=
=99s most widely viewed website (news aggregator)<br>
> =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =E2=80=A2 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Warazan =E2=
=80=93 An e-marketing and e-commerce portal<br>
> =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =E2=80=A2 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Design Grou=
p =E2=80=93 For website design and development<br>
> =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =E2=80=A2 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Yemen Sat =
=E2=80=93 VSAT Service provider for Yemen<br>
> - Civil Society<br>
> =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =E2=80=A2 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Lawyers Syn=
dicate =E2=80=93 advocating for Internet access as one of its main points o=
f their concern<br>
> =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =E2=80=A2 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Teachers Sy=
ndicate =E2=80=93 advocating for Internet access to schools including staff=
 and students<br>
> =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =E2=80=A2 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Labor Union=
 =E2=80=93 advocating for reducing cost of access to laborers<br>
> =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =E2=80=A2 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Internation=
al organizations (there are several international organizations and bodies =
that will be approached for support including UNDP, Oxfam, Mercy Corp) for =
support in projects that involve using the Internet for development<br>

> =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =E2=80=A2 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Democracy S=
chool in Yemen =E2=80=93 advocating promoting democracy by expanding access=
 to the Internet to all sectors of the Yemeni population<br>
> =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =E2=80=A2 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Yemeni Wome=
n Union =E2=80=93 advocating for gender equality in access to the Internet<=
br>
> =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =E2=80=A2 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Youth Leade=
rship Development foundation (YLDF) for support in projects that involve us=
ing the Internet for development, also advocating for gender equality in ac=
cess to the internet.<br>
> =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =E2=80=A2 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Yemeni Asso=
ciation for IT (<a href=3D"http://yait.org/" target=3D"_blank">yait.org</a>=
)<br>
><br>
><br>
> G. Membership<br>
> Members will be invited to join through a number of methods including =
the following:<br>
> - =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Social networking: A Facebook page will be crea=
ted to invite members and ask them to join by indicating the benefits and d=
ues to join<br>
> - =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Media coverage: Some of the founding members ha=
ve good connections to the media and they will be producing news reports an=
d press releases about the chapter and will use the media to invite members=
 to join and support the chapter.<br>

> - =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 The conference to kick start the activities of =
ISOC Yemen Chapter will be a great opportunity to introduce the chapter to =
potential members and call upon attendees to sign up for membership on the =
spot and introduce them to the Internet Society as
 well as ISOC Yemen Chapter.<br>
> - =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Various training activities that will involve n=
on-members will be used to attract members and explain to them the advantag=
e of joining<br>
> - =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Students will be approached via university and =
high school visits and banners as well as other similar activities to invit=
e them to join, indicating the 50% discount for full-time students.<br>
> - =C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 There will also be other creative methods to ge=
t members to join and those will be developed and encouraged as time progre=
sses.<br>
><br>
><br>
> H. List of requirements<br>
> The requirements to form a not-for-profit organization includes having=
 all the required documents (application, bylaws, etc.) plus a fee and a ba=
nk deposit of around $5,000 (YR 1 million). There is also an annual renewal=
 fee of less than $100. The founding
 members of ISOC Yemen Chapter would also be the founding members of the or=
ganization.<br>
><br>
><br>
> I. Additional information<br>
> Yemen is among the countries that are well below the world average in =
terms of Internet penetration and quality of service. The Web Index 2012 sh=
owed Yemen on the bottom of all surveyed countries, reflecting an urgent ne=
ed to help improve Internet services
 and expand access to the whole population. The poor infrastructure, string=
ent regulations, slow speed, low bandwidth, low awareness, service monopoly=
, and high costs are some of the obstacles keeping the Internet from growin=
g and prospering in the country.
 Although there were a few ad-hoc events and appeals to address those sever=
e problems, there was really no institutional effort to do so and we feel t=
hat ISOC Yemen Chapter could be the real start of such an effort.<br>
> Our efforts will focus primarily on making the Internet used more effe=
ctively to serve development and progress and to make it more accessible, f=
ree and of high quality by pursuing the goals set forth in the application =
and bylaws. Luckily, Yemen has a large
 youth population that is increasingly interested in using the Internet for=
 various purposes such as education, career advancement, work, etc. and hen=
ce, ISOC Yemen Chapter comes at a very good time to help bring the Internet=
 to its true potential for Yemen=E2=80=99s
 development.<br>
><br>
><br>
> J. Your contact information=E2=80=A8><br>
> Name: Walid Al-Saqaf<br>
> Affiliation: Director/Founder, Alkasir (<a href=3D"http://alkasir.com/=
" target=3D"_blank">alkasir.com</a>) - Lecturer, Orebro University<br>
> Yemen<br>
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