If we dont missunderstood, the cnsig will be for Tunapanda another subject or duscussion to put efforts, but it wont be the central point from where they started as organsation. In that case, we vote yes for the inclusion. We think that the cn are a tool to put the attention in many others problems related (spectrum distribution, regulations, education, etc.) and not only a subject itself.

(We are not sure if our vote is on time, today is the 5th day since the votation started)

Until victory, always!



2018-07-16 19:23 GMT-03:00 panayotis antoniadis <panayotis@nethood.org>:

I vote YES

(since CNSIG is "comprised of members of Community Networks and
organizations whose purpose is directly related to the development of
Community Networks" I think that the concern of Nico is not really
blocking, otherwise NetHood wouldn't be also eligible)

(perhaps we should separate the discussion of the applications from the
actual voting?)


On 12.07.2018 17:23, Nicolas Pace wrote:
> Hi Council (and Sol),
>
> I have personally met Josephine and her team, and the work their are
> doing in Kibera is amazing.
> For those that don't know about the project, you can check this article
> by ISOC:
> https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/2018/06/tunapandanet-paves-the-way-for-kenya-to-connect-the-underserved/
>
> My only concern is that Tunapanda (as many Networks in Africa) are more
> a Network 4 Communities projects, than community engaged Community Networks.
>
> I give my +1 to accepting here, and would encourage the council to add a
> question like:
> how is the community that this network serves involved in the network
> activities?
> do you have plans of increasing community ownership, and how?
>
> That would give the collective more awareness of the direction the
> network is taking, and by doing so having allies that are walking the
> same path (or being aware which path each are walking :) ).
>
> Mailing lists end up being spaces where we do not end up sharing much,
> so it is good to know each other better from the beginning.
>
> Regards,
>
> On 2018-07-12 04:19 AM, Sol Luca de Tena wrote:
>> Dear CNSIG,
>>
>> Please see below the membership request and info from the Kenyian CN
>> Tunapanda. Kindly share your vote for or against.
>>
>> Thanks, Sol
>>
>>
>> Brief Description
>>
>> I am the project manager for TunapandaNET community network, championed
>> by Tunapanda Institute in Kibera Nairobi. The goal of the network is to
>> promote use and adoption of ICTs by the community through affordable
>> access and capacity building. We are currently looking to connect
>> schools and community centers and provide them learning resources and
>> skills to utilise ICTs. Additionally, I focus on promoting gender equity
>> in technology through mentorship and training for women and girls.
>> Topics vary from careers in technology to ICTs and governance for women.
>>
>>
>> Community Networks SIG
>>
>> Country where you operate:
>>
>> Kenya
>>
>> Brief description:
>>
>> TunapandaNET is a community network located in Kibera, Nairobi
>> Kenya.TunapandaNET is a community network championed by Tunapanda
>> Institute in Kibera Nairobi. The goal of the network is to promote use
>> and adoption of ICTs by the community through affordable access and
>> capacity building. We are currently looking to connect schools and
>> community centers and provide them learning resources and skills to
>> utilise ICTs.
>>
>> Areas of interest:
>>
>> Education, Affordable access, Connecting underserved communities,
>>  Policy & regulation
>>
>> Representatives (up to 3):
>>
>> Josephine Miliza - josephine@tunapanda.org <mailto:josephine@tunapanda.org>
>>
>> Nelson Mandela - mandela@tunapanda.org <mailto:mandela@tunapanda.org>
>>
>> Renice Owuor - renice@tunapanda.org <mailto:renice@tunapanda.org>
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Sol Luca de Tena
>>
>> e: sol@zenzeleni.net <mailto:sol@zenzeleni.net>
>> c: (+27/0) 839 47 4946
>> w: zenzeleni.net <http://zenzeleni.net>
>> Skype: sol.lucadetena
>>
>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxTPSWMX26M
>>
>> *Zenzeleni Networks NPC*
>> - Winner of Best Innovation with Social Impact Award, Innovation Bridge 2017
>> - Finalist of Mozilla Equal Rating Innovation Challenge, 2017
>>
>>
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