The NetMission⁺ Alumni Network is where our community continues to grow beyond the fellowship. It connects young leaders who have been part of NetMission Academy, Asia Pacific Youth IGF, and other Internet governance programs, giving us space to keep learning, collaborating, and making an impact together.
We believe that alumni are not just participants but changemakers. Through our initiatives and working groups, members can share ideas, build projects, amplify the youth voice, and lead with vision and purpose in Internet governance at local, regional, and global levels.
Explore the different initiatives below and find your way to stay engaged and contribute.
Stay Connected & Informed
Innovating for Internet Governance
Amplifying Youth’s Voices & Impact
- NetMission Academy Organizing Committee
- Governance & Policy Committee
- Digital Content & Research Committee
- NetMission Advisory Board
- Youth IG Event Committees
Stay Connected & Informed
NetMission⁺ Newsletter
The youth community in internet governance is expanding rapidly. Building on the dedication of young leaders over the past few years, we are stepping up to strengthen connections between youth and members of various youth NRIs across the region. Sign up for our newsletter and stay updated on the latest trends and developments in the internet governance space through resources like the Tech News Digest, PolicyDev Round-up, and more!
Fellows.Asia
Fellows.Asia is a platform for all the fellows of different Internet governance initiatives or events around the Asia Pacific region to connect and build a vast strong network together for the capacity building of our region. With the support from APASA (https://www.apasa.asia) and alumni of NetMission Academy (https://netmission.asia) and activities that our team has supported and organized including the Asia Pacific Youth Internet Governance Forum (YIGF), Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy (APIGA), School of Internet Governance (SIGs), etc. We hope to leverage this platform to continue the IG-related knowledge and information sharing as well as any fellowship opportunities so as to inspire and provoke on-going discussions and engagement of the next generation and future leaders across our Asia Pacific region.
NetMission@ICANN: APRALO Study Group
The APRALO Study Group brings together NetMission⁺ alumni and youth fellows to stay updated on ICANN policy developments and ensure younger voices are heard in the policymaking process. Members connect through monthly meetings and ongoing group discussions to build knowledge, exchange insights, and strengthen their engagement in ICANN and Internet governance.
Innovating for Internet Governance
Asia Pacific Policy Observatory
The Asia Pacific Policy Observatory (APPO) is a dynamic initiative spearheaded by a talented group of young researchers and writers. Our primary goal is to monitor digital and public policy developments across various jurisdictions in the Asia-Pacific region.
| Eligibility | Alumni of NetMission Academy, Asia Pacific Youth IGF, or other Internet governance-related fellowship programs in Asia Pacific |
| Time commitment | 16-20 hrs/ month 45-minute bi-weekly call on Mondays |
Internet Governance Innovation Lab
The Internet Governance Innovation Lab (IG InnoLab) is a youth-driven innovation hub empowering alumni and emerging leaders to experiment, co-create, and collaborate on solutions for Internet governance. By fostering continuous learning, mentorship, and knowledge sharing, the IG InnoLab strengthens youth capacity, builds leadership, and enhances engagement at regional and global levels in Internet governance processes.
| Eligibility | Alumni of NetMission Academy, Asia Pacific Youth IGF, or other Internet governance-related fellowship programs in Asia Pacific |
| Time commitment | 16-20 hrs/ month 45-minute bi-weekly call |
If you identify as a youth innovator or Internet governance enthusiast, and want to join the IG InnoLab, please email info@netmission.asia to express your interest. Include your background, relevant projects or initiatives, and a brief note on the key areas of your expertise or focus.
Amplifying Youth’s Voices & Impact
NetMission Academy Organizing Committee
The NetMission Academy Organizing Committee was first introduced as NetMission Buddy Scheme in 2019 to maintain the program consistency of NetMission.Asia and build upon the relationship between the members of the NetMission.Asia and the community. The Organizing Committee is formed by a group of active NetMission alumni to further strengthen our community.
| Responsibilities | (1) Mentor and follow up with new NetMission Academy fellows to help them better understand the community and Internet-governance-related issues. (2) Guide them to prepare for the particular training session of NetMission Academy. (3) Guide them to prepare the materials for the training session, training summary, and the post-session written case study. (4) Hold internal calls with the ambassadors in the working group to get prepared for the presentation on the Training session. (5) Encourage the NetMission Academy fellows to join at least one of the working groups formed by the community of NetMission.Asia alumni. (6) Design, edit and improve the training materials for the NetMission Academy, and the publication of the NetMission Case Studies Series. |
| Eligibility | (1) Have successfully completed a NetMission Ambassador Program or NetMission Academy before. (2) NetMission Buddy is required to attend at least one of the training sessions of NetMission Academy (including the training session of your assigned training session preparation group). |
| Benefits | (1) Opportunity to receive mentorship from youth experts in the IG topic you are interested in and going to lead in NetMission Academy. (2) Opportunity to hold webinar(s) as moderator(s). |
| Time commitment | 15-16 hrs/ month 45-minute weekly call on Fridays starting from July 2025 to March 2026. |
NetMission.Asia recruits and renews the members of the Organizing Committee every year. Alumni are welcome to send a request along with their resume to info@netmission.asia to express their interest in joining the Organizing Committee before September 30, 2025.
| Ongoing Working groups (WGs) | Recruitment status |
|---|---|
| Digital Content & Research Committee (DCRC) The working group is formed to create social media content for our official account, blog posts, and newsletters on different Internet governance hot topics or issues. Time commitment: 6-8 hrs/ month + 30-minute monthly meeting on the first Monday of every month Eligibility: Netmission ambassadors or alumni | Join now (Open) |
| Governance & Policy Committee (GPC) The working group is formed to develop charters, protocols, and policies for NetMission Academy, related working groups, event organizing committees, and related projects. This group will also spearhead our involvement in various Internet governance processes and contribute to public consultations on digital issues on behalf of NetMission.Asia as a youth initiative. Time commitment: 6-8 hrs/ month + 45-minute monthly meeting on the fourth Monday of every month Eligibility: Alumni of NetMission Academy, Asia Pacific Youth IGF, or other Internet governance-related fellowship programs in Asia Pacific | Join now (Open) |
| NetMission Advisory Board (NAB) The working group is formed by alumni, speakers, or mentors from NetMission Academy or the Asia Pacific Youth IGF, to review and advise on the knowledge aspect of the materials or output we publish. | *By invitation only. |
| Youth IG Event Committees | Recruitment status |
|---|---|
| Asia Pacific Youth IGF 2025 Organizing Committee The Organizing Committee of Asia Pacific yIGF is responsible for the planning, coordination, promotion, and facilitation of all activities and events related to the Asia Pacific yIGF annual meeting. More details. Tentative Event date: October 2025 (exact date to be confirmed) Time commitment: 12-14 hrs/ month + Biweekly call from May to June 2025 on Thursdays + Weekly call from June to October 2025 on Thursdays Responsibilities: (1) Organize and facilitate yIGF 2025 (2) Prepare and complete the yIGF 2025 Report & yIGF 2025 Survey (3) Guide the yIGFers through the APrIGF 2025 | Join now (Open) |
| NetMission@IGF working group This is a collaborative team formed to prepare and submit workshop proposals for the Internet Governance Forum (IGF). Members will work together to share knowledge, support each other’s efforts, and improve the quality of our submissions. Our key activities include providing advice on proposal development, editing drafts, reviewing content, and offering constructive feedback to ensure our ideas are well-structured and impactful. Responsibilities: (1) Prepare workshop proposals for submission to the global IGF (2) Liaison with partnering organization(s) and speakers (3) Prepare for participation and engagement at the global IGF. Time commitment: 8-10 hrs/ month + Weekly call from February to March 2025 on Fridays + Bi-weekly call from May-June 2025 on Fridays Eligibility: Alumni of NetMission Academy, Asia Pacific Youth IGF, or other Internet governance-related fellowship programs in Asia Pacific | Join now (Open) |