[Npoc-discuss] Announcing a New Internet Domain Space for Non-governmental organizations (NGOs/ONGs)

[Sam Lanfranco]

*This announcement should be of particular interest to NGOs/ONGs looking 
to raise their profile on the Internet**.
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Source: /BusinessWorld/, May 21, 2015        Source link: 
<http://goo.gl/9evXEi>
Byline: Alden M. Monzon

NONPROFIT GROUP Public Interest Registry (PIR) is set to publicly launch 
on Thursday a new top-level Internet domain designed exclusively for 
genuine non-government organization (NGOs).

"For the first time all sectors of civil society - humanitarians, 
environmentalists, human rights groups and charities of all kinds will 
have their own home on the Internet, with an enhanced ability to become 
more visible within a trusted community," the PIR said in a released 
statement on Wednesday.

The new domain known as .NGO/.ONG, (.ONG for Spanish, French and other 
romance languages), which was developed by the PIR in close consultation 
with a broad and international range of NGOs, was designed to create a 
unique international online community for civil society.

The PIR said that applicants will be required to demonstrate that they 
are genuine NGOs to ensure the vital trusting nature of the community.

"Having done this, domain holders will have their organization included 
in a searchable NGO Directory that includes a customizable online 
profile, enabling each NGO to showcase its activities and communicate 
with partners, funders and the public," the PIR also said.

The unique directory page also includes a "donate here" button to help 
donors contribute directly to the organization of their choice.The 
public launch event is set at the E-Library, AIM Conference Center 
Manila at 6:30 p.m. and will be hosted by Nick Thorne CMG, former UK 
Ambassador to the UN in Geneva and a global authority on Internet 
governance.

Source link: <http://goo.gl/9evXEi>
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