[NCUC-EC] South Africa project asking for support

[Michael Karanicolas]

We're not a granting organization... are we?

Forgive me, as I'm new(ish) on the EC. Is there precedent to fund
these kinds of projects?

Michael

On Mon, Oct 9, 2017 at 10:00 PM, Renata Aquino Ribeiro
<raquino at gmail.com> wrote:
> Dear EC
>
> I am forwarding you an email by Thato Mfikwe from South Africa asking
> for support for a local project.
>
> Basically they will do a day marathon of writing about internet policy
> terms learned after ICANN59. In English and in local languages.
>
> The project already has support from ICANNwiki and ISOC Gauteng
>
> Given ISOC Gauteng partnered w/ NCUC for the event in Johannesburg it
> would be great if NCUC could sponsor the event too
>
> Even with a minimal amount (USD300), this partnership can be
> consolidated and we can ask for the program to cover writing about
> terms which are en vogue in NCUC policymaking efforts
>
> Deadline for this is (was) 10th Oct so please express your support as
> soon as possible
>
> Thank you
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Thato Mfikwe <mfikwentjatje at gmail.com>
> Date: Wed, Oct 4, 2017 at 9:23 AM
> Subject: ISOC Gauteng Project proposal (Content development and translation
> To: raquino at gmail.com
>
>
> Hi Renata,
>
> Please find the attached proposal regarding the project we running in
> Mpumalanga and Eastern Cape rural areas of South Africa, I hope you
> find all in order. Should you require that we amend our proposal to
> meet available funding and support criterias, please let us know.
> Apologies in the delay, we only have 2 weeks before implemetation of
> the 1st phase of the project, thuis a prompt response is required to
> speed up this process.
>
> We thought the project of this natture would be of interest to players
> in the IG space, since we need allthe help we can obtain to make it a
> success and please feel free to forward to relevant organisations who
> might find an interest in working with us on this exciting project.
>
> We will provide sponsors with proof of expenses on a monthly basis and
> ZACR has commited to the project in terms of human capital and funding
> that is yet to be finalised by end of this month. Should you need more
> information or set up an appointment around this project, please do
> not hesitate to contact us, thanks.
>
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