Dear members of the ISOC Switzerland Chapter,

Thank you for your participation in our recent public policy discussions and General Assembly. Your insights and engagement are invaluable as we continue working toward an open, secure, and accessible internet for all.

We would also like to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude to Loïc Modoux for his dedication and service as Treasurer. His careful stewardship of our chapter’s financial matters has been invaluable in ensuring our initiatives and operations run smoothly. We deeply appreciate his contributions and commitment to our mission.

As we move forward, we are pleased to introduce the newly elected board:

Additionally, we extend our deep appreciation to Markus Kummer, Bernie Hoeneisen and members of the Oversight Committee for all their hard work and significant contributions to our community. We value their ongoing commitment and look forward to many years of volunteering together.

Community Fellowship Opportunity

We are pleased to share an exciting opportunity from Nick Hyrka, the Regional Community Engagement Manager, Europe. The Internet Society has launched a new Community Fellowship to support members in advocacy work and hands-on skills development for building and defending a secure, accessible, and trustworthy internet.

The fellowship includes online training and an in-person community workshop (hosted in the APAC and LAC regions this year). Applications are now open for chapter members who:

✅ Are interested in advocacy for a stronger internet

✅ Can participate in online training and travel for an in-person workshop

✅ Are proficient in English (verbal and written)

✅ Hold a valid passport (valid until April 2026)

✅ Have continuous internet access

✅ Can dedicate approximately 2 hours per week from May to October 2025

✅ Are available for all required sessions (between 13:00–17:00 UTC)

✅ Can complete all mandatory deliverables and attend the in-person workshop

If you meet these criteria, we encourage you to apply before 14 March at 23:59 UTC.

For questions, please contact the Fellowship Program Team at fellowships@isoc.org.

Training Opportunity

ISOC’s free and updated Training and eLearning (TeL) portfolio is now available. You can explore various courses and resources here: https://www.internetsociety.org/learning.

If you are interested in a bespoke course, the ISOC Foundation offers tailored instruction for all courses in the portfolio. A minimum commitment of 25 learners is required. Please contact us to find out how.

Thank you again for your continued support, engagement and commitment to our Chapter’s mission. We look forward to another impactful year ahead! Please stay informed by visiting https://www.isoc.ch.

Best regards,
-berna alp
(On behalf of the ISOC Switzerland Board)