From: Renata Avila <renata.av...@webfoundation.org> Web We Want and Alliance for Affordable Internet is forming a group of activists across Africa (and friendly international experts willing to help) who will campaign together for more affordable Internet access. We are planning an action week from May 1-7, 2016 and would very much like you to support the effort.
You are probably aware that the Internet is painfully slow and expensive across Africa. We NEED to get the message through everywhere that political action makes faster and more affordable Internet a reality AND that more access is critically important for development. While it is a technical and highly political topic, we are preparing a toolkit for advocates, to contribute to more effective campaigning. We expect a combination of online and offline activity by any collective. While internet rights activists will be the captains of the boat, we are also hoping that the initiative can bring new actors on board, from women and girl groups, to tech entrepreneurs, from artists to librarians. In fact, there will be grants available to help cover costs of local events in Africa you may be interested in organising. Funds are limited and we want to allocate those as soon as possible, so you can start working on the planning. The campaign is called F.A.S.T. Africa (that’s Fast, Affordable, Safe, and Transparent) and you can read more on our website, which will soon have a toolkit and more information. http://webwewant.org/fast-africa If you would like to join the planning group (email group) where we will discuss the strategy and details of the campaign, please submit your name here: https://webwewant.org/fast-africa/fast-africa-planning-group/ Alternatively, if you don’t know how much you can be involved but wish to endorse the campaign, submit your name online and we’ll keep you updated by email. https://webwewant.org/fast-africa/ Wishing you the best, Renata Avila Global Campaign Manager Web We Want | #FASTafrica PS: Keep in touch! Renata Avila Jabber ID renataav...@jabber.ccc.de - Skype ID renata.avila.pinto Key: 0xB43D89CA1 Fingerprints C8A2 5CC8 2E10 BEC2 3E86 7E0E 4AFC 981A B43D 89CA Telephone +49 15252609522 @webwewant 1110 Vermont Ave NW, Suite 500, Washington DC 20005, USA | www.webfoundation.org | Twitter: @webfoundation
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