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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Dear Hamza,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thank you for reaching out. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Announcement of Mentor: The recent announcement was about the selection of Gunela Astbrink as the Mentor for the IGF-DCAD 2025 Fellowship Program. This role involves guiding fellows, supporting their IGF participation, and serving on the Fellowship Selection Committee.<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=2 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Fellowship Applications: The call for fellowship applications has not yet been announced. We will share details about the application process soon. My message encouraging members to "stay tuned" was to indicate that the announcement will follow in due course.<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=3 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Request for Contact Information: Nina Love’s request for Gunela Astbrink’s WhatsApp number is unrelated to the fellowship call, nor we provide personal contact information to anyone without permission. As Gunela is already on this mailing list, she can respond directly if she wishes.<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I hope this clarifies. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Best regards,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Dr. Muhammad Shabbir<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Coordinator, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>IGF-DCAD<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> DCAD <dcad-bounces@lists.igf-dcad.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Hamza Aminu Fagge via DCAD<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, February 10, 2025 11:49 AM<br><b>To:</b> Dynamic Coalition on Accessibility and Disability <dcad@lists.igf-dcad.org><br><b>Cc:</b> Hamza Aminu Fagge <hamzafagge@citad.org><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [DCAD] Announcing IGF-DCAD 2025 Mentor<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Dear Dr. Muhammad,<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>The messages are confusing to me. As you just announced the mentor, somebody is asking for another mentor's whatsapp number differently<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>, while you mentioned that we stay tuned for the the calls.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>There most be a communication gap in your activities.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Please I need a clarification on this. I dont know for other members.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Thanks<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>On Mon, 10 Feb 2025, 06:42 Nina Love via DCAD, <<a href="mailto:dcad@lists.igf-dcad.org">dcad@lists.igf-dcad.org</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></div><blockquote style='border:none;border-left:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 6.0pt;margin-left:4.8pt;margin-right:0in'><p>Hello Dr. Muhammad I thank you for the good news of the fellowship program.<o:p></o:p></p><p>Please I need my Mentor Gunela Astbrink WhatsApp number to that we can text.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>On Mon, 10 Feb 2025, 5:30 am mshabbirawan--- via DCAD, <<a href="mailto:dcad@lists.igf-dcad.org" target="_blank">dcad@lists.igf-dcad.org</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></div><blockquote style='border:none;border-left:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 6.0pt;margin-left:4.8pt;margin-right:0in'><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Dear DCAD Members,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>In response to our call, we received several excellent applications for the IGF-DCAD 2025 Fellowship Mentor role and sincerely appreciate the interest and dedication of all applicants.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>After careful review, I am pleased to announce that Gunela Astbrink has been selected as the Mentor for the IGF-DCAD 2025 Fellowship Program. Gunela’s extensive experience in Internet governance, digital accessibility, and disability advocacy, along with her successful mentoring of fellows in IGF2023, makes her an excellent choice for this role.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>As Mentor, she will guide fellows, support their IGF participation, monitor progress, and serve on the Fellowship Selection Committee.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Please join me in congratulating Gunela!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Stay tuned for fellowship applications and IGF call for proposals. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Best regards,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Dr. Muhammad Shabbir<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Coordinator, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>IGF-DCAD<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/MShabbirPhD/" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/MShabbirPhD/</a><o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal>_______________________________________________<br>DCAD mailing list<br>SEND MESSAGE - <a href="mailto:DCAD@lists.igf-dcad.org" target="_blank">DCAD@lists.igf-dcad.org</a><br>SETTINGS - <a href="http://lists.igf-dcad.org/listinfo.cgi/dcad-igf-dcad.org" target="_blank">http://lists.igf-dcad.org/listinfo.cgi/dcad-igf-dcad.org</a><br>MEMBERS - <a href="https://igf-dcad.org/members/" target="_blank">https://igf-dcad.org/members/</a><br>WEBSITE - <a href="https://igf-dcad.org/" target="_blank">https://igf-dcad.org/</a><o:p></o:p></p></blockquote></div><p class=MsoNormal>_______________________________________________<br>DCAD mailing list<br>SEND MESSAGE - <a href="mailto:DCAD@lists.igf-dcad.org" target="_blank">DCAD@lists.igf-dcad.org</a><br>SETTINGS - <a href="http://lists.igf-dcad.org/listinfo.cgi/dcad-igf-dcad.org" target="_blank">http://lists.igf-dcad.org/listinfo.cgi/dcad-igf-dcad.org</a><br>MEMBERS - <a href="https://igf-dcad.org/members/" target="_blank">https://igf-dcad.org/members/</a><br>WEBSITE - <a href="https://igf-dcad.org/" target="_blank">https://igf-dcad.org/</a><o:p></o:p></p></blockquote></div></div></body></html>