Subject:	RE: [DC3] Georgia - Republic of - Amazing Article - Community Network in the high-mountains of the Caucuses
Date:	Mon, 8 Jan 2018 17:57:42 +0000
From:	Melissa Sassi <mesassi@microsoft.com>
To:	Ben Wallis (CELA) <bewallis@microsoft.com>, steve@villagetelco.org <steve@villagetelco.org>, Judith@jhellerstein.com <Judith@jhellerstein.com>

Ben is correct. The externally facing material definitely calls out for-profit entities, and we do not plan to adjust the material that is currently out there. That said, we had some interesting conversations at IGF with the Community Network community, and decided that we could be open to considering a nonprofit as long as the below conditions are in order.

Make sense?

From: Ben Wallis (CELA)
Sent: Monday, January 8, 2018 9:55 AM
To: steve@villagetelco.org; Judith@jhellerstein.com
Cc: Melissa Sassi <mesassi@microsoft.com>
Subject: RE: [DC3] Georgia - Republic of - Amazing Article - Community Network in the high-mountains of the Caucuses

Hi Steve, Judith

Just to clarify re the Microsoft Airband Fund, I think the key is that applicants need to have revenue coming in and a solid business / financial model (strategic/long-term). So I understand that the Fund would be open to considering applications from non-commercial bodies as long as they have that kind of sustainable and strategic financial model.

I am copying Melissa Sassi, who can help if you have further questions.

Kind regards

Ben

Ben Wallis

Regulatory Policy Analyst

Microsoft Corporation

Telecom and Internet Governance

bewallis@microsoft.com

T: [+1] 425-706-9254

From: dc3-bounces@listas.altermundi.net [mailto:dc3-bounces@listas.altermundi.net] On Behalf Of Steve Song
Sent: Monday, January 8, 2018 5:42 AM
To: Dynamic Coalition on Community Connectivity <dc3@listas.altermundi.net>
Subject: Re: [DC3] Georgia - Republic of - Amazing Article - Community Network in the high-mountains of the Caucuses

Thanks Judith. I think Airband is only open to commercial startups.

Cheers... Steve

On 7 January 2018 at 18:36, Judith Hellerstein <judith@jhellerstein.com> wrote:

HI Steve,

Thanks for this excellent article. See,s like the BOSCO group may be interested in applying for one of Microsoft's Airband Grants. Here is a link to their site, https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/affordable-access-initiative/grant-fund Applications need to be in by January 31, 2018 and I think based on their goals and objectives that they would be a great candidate for it

Best,

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On 1/7/2018 12:38 PM, Steve Song wrote:
And more positive news, this time about BOSCO in Northern Uganda

https://www.ncronline.org/news/world/church-provides-internet-northern-uganda-connects-more-computers

Kudos to Tonny and his team.

Cheers... Steve

On 6 January 2018 at 10:47, Jane Coffin <coffin@isoc.org> wrote:

Hey All –

Some inspiration for 2018. For those that were at IGF 2017 - you met Rati and Ucha (also at IGF 2016). They were key to this project along with our European team. Many of you met Maarit in December – she is cc’d here!

Onward with the goodness good people!

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/01/05/technology/caucuses-mountains-internet.html

Best,

Jane

Internet Society | www.internetsociety.org

Skype: janercoffin

Mobile/WhatsApp: +1.202.247.8429

From: <dc3-bounces@listas.altermundi.net> on behalf of Jane Coffin <coffin@isoc.org>
Reply-To: Dynamic Coalition on Community Connectivity <dc3@listas.altermundi.net>
Date: Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at 12:48 PM
To: Dynamic Coalition on Community Connectivity <dc3@listas.altermundi.net>
Cc: Matthew Rantanen <mrantanen@sctdv.net>
Subject: [DC3] CNs, Indigenous Communities, and one of the closing words at IGF 2017 - Matt Rantanen

Hi All –

Matt Rantanen (Cree Indian and much more) was asked to speak in the closing segment of the IGF. He is a community builder, CN manager, and a great colleague.

Thanks go to Renata, Judith, Glenn and others who are making sure that indigenous communities have a seat at the table (ISOC and APC helping there, too, along with CNs around the planet).

Recognition of the “Closing words” are here…

"indigenous peoples of the world should have a seat at the table on

Internet governance and be included in the decision-making level of

the process."

https://www.unog.ch/unog/website/news_media.nsf/(httpNewsByYear_en)/0F063B1FA2812028C12581FD00635BEF?OpenDocument

I have a vid, but looking for a better one.

Jane

Internet Society | www.internetsociety.org

Skype: janercoffin

Mobile/WhatsApp: +1.202.247.8429

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