[NCUC-DISCUSS] What is "outreach"?

[Yolanda Mlonzi]

Hi Farzneh,

That is a good description - what I am suggestion has been largely covered
in the text, but maybe it might be of value?

I like the sentiment of diversity, can we also add that an outreach gives
members and those wanting to join an opportunity to understand some of the
issues dealt within the an organisation/constituency (NCUC) and how can the
be applied in their *local/regional context*? Essentially, reinforcing that
the work that the body(NCUC/Organisation etc) does can be implemented and
spread across different regions to suit varying contexts?

*In essence, I think it would be good to elevate the thought of
diversity/activity through the lens of actionability, enabling and
empowering members/attendees of the outreach in their local context*.

Because, what's an outreach if people can't feel they can do something
about what they have learnt? 😊 So one of the main purposes/defining
characteristic of an outreach (in my view) is imparting/raising awareness
of what can be done and why people should join an organisation/movement.

Hopefully we can find nicer words and a succinct way of putting this
across.

2cents from Yolanda!

On Thu, Jun 15, 2017 at 1:15 PM, Ayden Férdeline <icann at ferdeline.com>
wrote:

> I really like your definition, Farzaneh. Thank you for penning it.
>
> Best, Ayden
>
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> Subject: [NCUC-DISCUSS] What is "outreach"?
> Local Time: June 14, 2017 4:59 PM
> UTC Time: June 14, 2017 3:59 PM
> From: farzaneh.badii at gmail.com
> To: NCUC-discuss <ncuc-discuss at lists.ncuc.org>
>
> Dear NCUC members,
>
> ICANN is preparing a meeting scheduling manual. They want to know what is
> our group's definition/description of outreach. This is just a very
> informal solicitation with you. You can respond by Friday and then I send a
> description based on your comments.
>
> Here is one description:
>  outreach is one of NCUC's core activities through which we
> provide information to noncommercial Internet users (our designated
> community) about the work of NCUC and its role in domain name policy making
> at ICANN. Outreach facilitates the entry of the designated community to
> policymaking processes at ICANN. Outreach brings the diversity of views of
> noncommercial users to NCUC and can prevent capture. Outreach raises
> awareness about the existence of NCUC  and what we are working on at ICANN
> and how our designated community can get involved with our activities. It
> will bring more legitimacy to the process of policy development and make
> our participation more effective at ICANN.
>
>
> Other ideas?
>
> Best
>
>
>
> Farzaneh
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