I personally know both Hanan Khatib and Buddha Haldar.

Hanan has been working in ICT for several long years in Middle East while Buddha has been working on Human Rights issues with various communities in India.

I would definitely support their individual candidatures.

Regards,

Amrita

From: APAC-Discuss [mailto:apac-discuss-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org] On Behalf Of Pavan Budhrani *
Sent: Tuesday, November 21, 2017 9:03 AM
To: APRALO; Satish Babu; ICANN At-Large Staff
Subject: [APAC-Discuss] APRALO Application for new ALS and Individual Applications

Dear APRALO,  

We have an APRALO ALS application from Yemeni Organization for Development and Exchange Technology (YODET).  I have summarized some of the main information here from their DD. Let me know if you require anymore information

"“Yemeni Organization for Development and Empowerment in Technology (YODET) is a nongovernmental non-profit organization (…) implementing its programs through a number of centers in several Yemeni governorates associated with partners (…) YODET was established in May 2015 and was officially licensed under registration number ( 15 م†42 ) issued on December 16, 2015 by the Ministry of Social Affairs.”

YODET is a nongovernmental organization (NGO) receiving funding from

nongovernmental sources, reliant upon a network of local partners to facilitate local activity

What is the primary source, or sources, of funding for your Organization? (if unfunded/entirely voluntary simply indicate “N/A”):International, regional and national grants.”

Has your organization set up any event, meeting, or real-life activity pertaining to Internet governance issues, or other issues related to the interests of individual users?

Yes

If yes, please provide examples:

YNEXT Project that provides internet hubs to journalists and rights activists in conflict zones.

d. Has your organization been active in international, regional or national Internet governance issues?

Yes

If yes, please provide examples:

Board Directors participated in Internet Governance Schools and Forums.”

We also have Two Individual Applicants, Hanan Khatib and Buddha Halder, are also awaiting APRALO Feedback. Please find their 2 applications attached here.

Please let me know your decision by the end of the week.

Pavan Budhrani