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Opportunity to Apply for Funding – Deadline 16 January 2024
by Amrita Choudhury Jan. 11, 2024

Jan. 11, 2024

Hi All, There is an opportunity to submit requests to At Large staff for funding requests by 16 January. Please do go through the trailing mail for more details. Regards, Amrita On Wed, 10 Jan 2024 at 01:20, ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> wrote: > Dear APRALO leaders, > > > Kind reminder, see the email below. Note *The deadline to submit requests > to At-Large staff is** 16 January 2024.* > > > > Thank you very much ! > > > > > > At-Large Staff > ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community > Website: atlarge.icann.org > Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge > Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge <https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> > > [image: signature_4251840999] > > > > > > *From: *At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> > *Date: *Thursday, December 21, 2023 at 2:46 PM > *To: *Amrita Choudhury <amritachoudhury(a)ccaoi.in>, Ali AlMeshal < > dralialmeshal(a)gmail.com>, Aris Ignacio <arisignacio(a)yahoo.com>, Pavan > Budhrani <pavan(a)dot.asia> > *Cc: *"Claire C. Craig" <claireccraig(a)gmail.com>, Ricardo Holmquist < > rihogris(a)gmail.com>, Jonathan Zuck <JZuck(a)innovatorsnetwork.org>, > At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> > *Subject: *New process for FY25 At-Large Resource Requests – Deadline 16 > January 2024 > > > > Dear APRALO leaders, > > > > Following the ICANN org announcement > <https://www.icann.org/en/blogs/details/streamlining-resource-requests-from-…> > to streamline community resource requests, all communities are > encouraged to use the Annual Operations, Planning and Budget process for > its resource requests. > > > > To adapt to the new process the At-Large Operations, Finance, and Budget > Working Group (OFB-WG) has developed a new streamlined process, including > criteria and timeline > <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/FY25+At-Large+Funding+Request+W…>, > for the development, review, and implementation of the FY25 At-Large > Funding Requests. The OFB-WG and ALAC will determine which At-Large Review > Funding requests are included in the ALAC response to the Annual > Operations, Planning and Budget public comment. > > > > *IMPORTANT NOTE*: All At-Large Funding Requests will need to be submitted > through completing the *Online Funding request form. > <https://forms.gle/uoK6NadquBsU7VwY6> The deadline to submit requests to > At-Large staff **is 16 January 2024*. At-Large Funding Requests should > include activities that will make the entire At-Large community more > effective in policy positions and /or advice development, operations, and > engagement. > > > > Thank you very much. > > Kind regards, > > > > At-Large staff > > > > > > At-Large Staff > ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community > Website: atlarge.icann.org > Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge > Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge <https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> > > [image: Image removed by sender. signature_1844294193] >

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Request to join APRALO Mailing List
by Harisa Shahid Jan. 3, 2024

Jan. 3, 2024

Hello, This is Harisa Shahid, NetMission Dot Asia Organization Ambassador. I want to join the APRALO mailing list to get more involved in the community and see how can I contribute. In NetMission we have a dedicated working group for ICANN study to do more contributions in APRALO. Looking forward to hearing from you. Regards, Harisa Shahid

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ACTION ALL / Call for Membership: APRALO Policy Forum Working Group
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 3, 2024

Jan. 3, 2024

Dear All, On behalf of Justine Chew, Chair of the APRALO Policy Forum Working Group<https://community.icann.org/x/TwDQC>, this is a call for new members and for current members to re-confirm their interest in remaining. The APRALO Policy Forum aims to: * Aim 1: Encourage engagement of APRALO members on issues within ICANN's remit * Aim 2: Facilitate informed, inclusive regional position development on issues within ICANN's remit * Aim 3: Support APRALO Leadership's participation as a regional partner to the ALAC Policy Platform / the At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group * Aim 4: Grow APRALO outreach opportunities within the AP region and with other RALOs and ICANN communities on ICANN policy issues * Aim 5: Provide suggestions on AP regional issues of interest which may fall within ICANN’s remit How do we achieve these aims? By: * Informing the APRALO Community on ICANN policy issues. * Engaging the APRALO Community in At-Large discussions on ICANN policy issues * Consulting the APRALO Community to formulate input on ICANN policy issues. * Building the capacity of the APRALO Community to effectively participate on ICANN policy deliberations * Participating in inter-RALO discourse on ICANN policy issues * Creating intra-regional discourse & cooperation opportunities to advocate for individual end user interests Could you please let the Chair and At-Large staff <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> know whether you are interested in joining the working group or, if you are an existing member, whether you do wish to continue your membership by Friday, 12 January 2024 , 23:59 UTC. Please note that non-response will be taken to mean a lack of interest to join or to remain in the working group. Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> [signature_1347200300]

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APRALO December 2023 Newsletter
by Amrita Choudhury Dec. 28, 2023

Dec. 28, 2023

Hi Everyone, As the year 2023 draws to an end and many of you may be on vacation, sharing the last APRALO newsletter of the year! *Wishing you, your ALS members and your loved ones a happy and prosperous 2024 in advance!* Hoping that in 2024 we can continue to work together to strengthen APRALO in terms of engagement and involvement in ICANN and APAC region. Enjoy the last few days of this year. Best wishes, Amrita

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Mailing List Subscription Request
by awan nia Dec. 23, 2023

Dec. 23, 2023

Hi, I'm Naima Awan from Pakistan. I am ICANN78 alum and current ICANN79 fellow. I would like to subscribe to APRALO's mailing list. *Best Regards,* *Naima Awan*

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Meeting invitation: APRALO Monthly Call on Thursday, 18 January 2024 at 06:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 22, 2023

Dec. 22, 2023

**If you require a dial-out or need to state an apology, please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number.** Dear All, The next APRALO Monthly meeting is scheduled on Thursday, 18 January 2024 at 06:00 UTC for 90 minutes. For other times: http://tinyurl.com/2aernvc2 The agenda and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/qIIvEQ APRALO wiki workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/4ZMi ADIGO Conference Bridge: English Conference ID: 1638 Toll-free access number (US and Canada): 800 550 6865 Other toll-free numbers: http://adigo.com/icann/ [adigo.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/adigo.com/icann/__;!!PtGJab4!vep0o9XNm8VN…> Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/92931252374?pwd=a25jR0p5dDUyd3N6ZWU2a201eDNLUT09 Password: APRA18JAN* Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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Sucessful Interaction program of Vice Chair Nabil Benamar about UA and UADay
by Shreedeep Rayamajhi Dec. 20, 2023

Dec. 20, 2023

Dear all, We successfully conducted the Interaction program of Vice Chair Nabil Benamar about UA and UADay yesterday 20 December 2023, 9-10 Utc with the community. We had a total of 50 + registration but nearly 25 were present from different parts of the world. Video Link: https://youtu.be/XUI-5F5IXrA Resource Link: https://uasg.tech/ <https://uasg.tech/> Regards *Shreedeep Rayamajhi* ICT4Development Consultant Kathmandu Nepal *Mobile (Nepal) (*+977)9851049683 *Mobile (USA) *+01 ‪(301) 485-9395‬ *Rayamajhishreedeep(a)gmail.com <Rayamajhishreedeep(a)gmail.com> * *Linkedin <https://www.linkedin.com/in/shreedeeprayamajhi/> | ICANN Wiki <https://icannwiki.org/Shreedeep_Rayamajhi>* Kaldhara, Paknajol, Pipalbote Marga-2 Block No: 98/14, Ward No: 16 Kathmandu, nepal *DISCLAIMER:* This message is intended only for the recipient. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited.

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REMINDER / Meeting invitation: APRALO Monthly Call on Thursday, 21 December 2023 at 06:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 20, 2023

Dec. 20, 2023

**If you require a dial-out or need to state an apology, please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number.** Dear All, The next APRALO Monthly meeting is scheduled on Thursday, 21 December 2023 at 06:00 UTC for 90 minutes. For other times: https://tinyurl.com/ypcev4a4 The agenda and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/DYEJEQ APRALO wiki workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/4ZMi ADIGO Conference Bridge: English Conference ID: 1638 ADIGO toll-free numbers: http://adigo.com/icann/ [adigo.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/adigo.com/icann/__;!!PtGJab4!vep0o9XNm8VN…> Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/93346429950?pwd=Z2VFVS9aWS9oVFluNGYwdGtROE9Cdz09 Password: APRA21DEC* Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> [signature_709891856]

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ICANN FY2025 Operating Plan and Budget comments
by Shah Zahidur Rahman Dec. 19, 2023

Dec. 19, 2023

Dea All, ICANN seeks community feedback on the following drafts. comments open from 12 December and closed for submission 12 February 2024 23:59 UTC. - The Draft ICANN FY25–29 Operating and Financial Plan -The Draft ICANN FY25 Operating Plan and Draft ICANN FY25 Budget -The Draft IANA FY25 Operating Plan and Budget Provide your Input https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/draft-icann-fy25-plans-1… With regard's Shah

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Regarding UA day event today
by Shreedeep Rayamajhi Dec. 19, 2023

Dec. 19, 2023

FYI Rayznews in association of Learn Internet Governance and ICANN Circle is organizing an interaction program with the Universal Acceptance(UA) vice chair Nabil Benamar discussing the importance and priorities of UA in our communities. The UA has been important topic in developing economies where there are communities with multiple languages and dialect. The importance and priorities of promoting own language and dialogue has been a major challenge at local level where English is a standard and more or less a way of communication #UADAY2023 #Internet4All Universal Acceptance Steering Group - UASG Date: 20 December 2023, Time: 9-10 UTC Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfrKjAJsIV_W91DzhoSzJN-QJwpl34hLAt…

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