Remy Hellstern (she/her)
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all things internet, sustainable infrastructure, & supporting resilient communities || mppga @ubcsppga || grant specialist @ISOC_Foundation
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Joined April 2016
Thank you @KatrinFritsch @mayarichman @fiekej and @_kwaters_ for letting us explore these ideas ✨🌿. Check out the other wonderful contributions to Issue #6 of Branch magazine here:
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RT @CodingRights: ‘Climate change is being handled like treating a deep cut with a Band-Aid’ @alana_keline. Launched today in Branch Magazi….
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“If the library system closes, the American Library Association (ALA) says it would be the first time a public library were to close because its governing body wanted to avoid complying with a court order to stop censoring books.” . This would be a terrifying precedent to set.
A federal judge ruled against a book ban in Llano, TX. Now, local officials are discussing shutting down the public library system entirely.
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desperately clinging to the hope Vancouver will get a professional women’s soccer team soon.
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Proud to be a part of such a brilliant group of people building resiliency and preparedness operations throughout Central America to defend against the impacts of climate change and natural disasters on communities.
When an emergency strikes, Internet connectivity becomes more important than ever. We’re spending this week with our grantee partner, @NetHope_org and others, sharing ideas on how to help communities build Internet resiliency when faced with events like natural disasters.
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RT @internetsociety: Greater possibilities exist for people with Internet access. 🌐👩💻. Our Connecting the Unconnected program funds commun….
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This program supports communities and local organizations working to build and expand Internet infrastructure to connect people living in rural, remote, and low-income areas.
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Great opportunity to get some funding for your community network and join the wider ISOC community 🌍.
Greater possibilities exist for people with Internet access. 🌐👩💻. Our Connecting the Unconnected program funds communities and organizations working to build Internet infrastructure for people living in remote and low-income areas. Learn more and apply:
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RT @_HELP_NGO_: Our team is working in earthquake-hit areas providing urban search & rescue teams with internet & drone mapping support. De….
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RT @JenStDen: After ABC councillors cut a $7,500 grant for an art program run by @VANDUpeople, a GoFundMe quickly raised over $11,000. #van….
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Councillors said they had problems with how the drug user group handled a previous city contract.
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RT @MrAhmednurAli: Treating unhoused folks with dignity and providing housing is cheaper than criminalizing homelessness. It also has the a….
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RT @kattenbarge: Women defending violent misogynists will never not be sad to me. It’s not gonna protect you from their harm.
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RT @the_transit_guy: Sneckdowns show how little road space cars actually need vs the abundance of space we give to them. .
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RT @ishmaelvdr: I’m asked by many friends of mine who are non-indigenous “how can I be ally for indigenous people”. One of my suggestions….
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RT @NetHope_org: .@remy_hellstern w/ @ISOC_Foundation spoke w/ @dagbjarturb, Disaster Preparedness & Response, and @penmsiy, Field & Impact….
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Such a pleasure to sit down w/ @NetHope_org and representatives from the ISOC Chapter in Ghana to learn about their joint efforts to support disaster management in the country. This training & support allows communities to be better equipped for rapid deployment & operations!.
Our teammate and Grants Specialist Remy Hellstern chats with NetHope and the Ghana Internet Society Chapter about their Resiliency project, Disaster Preparedness Program located in Ghana, Japan, Nicaragua, and Guatemala. 🔊
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How do satellite terminals & telecoms impact disaster management strategies? What does Internet resiliency look like in Latin America & the Caribbean?. Join me (@ISOC_Foundation) & representatives from @TSF_Intl as we explore these topics & more on BCC.
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RT @TheTyee: The hangout spot, now permanently based near Hastings and Clark streets, offers a physical space for people recovering from su….
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The first in Canada, it’s a healing space for people recovering from substance use and more.
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