[AfrICANN-discuss] Enroll Today: Turn Technical Expertise into Internet Impact

[Jean-Baptiste MILLOGO]

Dear Member,

Are you working to strengthen Internet access and resilience, digital
inclusion, Indigenous connectivity, or community-centered connectivity?

*Then this is for you:* The Internet Society Fellowship Program's Peering
sub-track
<https://www.internetsociety.org/fellowship/tracks/#:~:text=Pre%2DFellowship%20Training-,Internet%20Connectivity,-The%20Internet%20Connectivity>
is designed for members of the peering community who want to learn and
apply technical expertise to create meaningful Internet impact.

*The Internet Society Fellowship Program's Peering sub-track*

Through this program, participants receive:

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   Specialized training in network operations and Internet exchange points
   (IXPs)
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   Training in how policies can enable peering and help build strong
   digital economies
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   Mentorship from experienced practitioners
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   Opportunities to engage in technical community discussions
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   The opportunity to apply for up to *USD $5,000* in project funding to
   implement connectivity initiatives

Participants develop the skills to strengthen local peering and
interconnection, such as:

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   *IXP Planning and Development:* Support the planning, development, and
   revitalization of community-run Internet Exchange Points (IXPs),
   particularly in underserved areas or where existing exchanges need support.
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   *Enabling Peering and Interconnection:* Promote policies and practices
   that strengthen local peering and traffic exchange through advocacy,
   events, research, and engagement with decision-makers.
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   *Technical Training and Capacity Building:* Build the skills of local
   network operators and engineers through hands-on training,
   train-the-trainer programs, and educational resources on peering, BGP, and
   IXP operations.

The journey begins NOW with free online training that is open to everyone.
Participants who complete the coursework (approximately 40 hours) and
develop a project proposal may then apply for selection into the 2027
Fellowship cohort.

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If you’re passionate about creating change through your technical
expertise, we encourage you to apply.

*Learn more and enroll in training:* Internet Society Fellowship Program
Tracks - Internet Society
<https://www.internetsociety.org/fellowship/tracks/#internet-policy>

Please share this opportunity with people and organizations in your peering
community.

Best regards,
-- 
Jean Baptiste MILLOGO
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