The Association for Progressive Communications (APC) is an international network of organizations that was founded in 1990 to provide communication infrastructure, including Internet-based applications, to groups and individuals who work for peace, human rights, protection of the environment, and sustainability. Pioneering the use of ICTs for civil society, especially in developing countries, APC were often the first providers of Internet in their member countries.
APC is a worldwide network of social activists who use the internet to make the world a better place. APC is both a network and an organisation. APC members are groups working in their own countries to advance the same mission as APC. APC has more than 50 members from five continents, 80% are based in developing countries. This is a challenge and a strength, because members are at the two extremes of internet development (members in South Korea with incredible connectivity and members in rural Nigeria where they have to power computers using car batteries and solar power) and in between.
APC's vision is "All people have easy and affordable access to a free and open internet to improve their lives and create a more just world."
Read more about Association For Progressive Communications: Co-founders, Gender Evaluation Methodology (GEM), Global Information Society Watch, APC Prizes, ActionApps, Board, Notes and References
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