GreenNet

GreenNet supports and promotes groups and individuals working for peace, human rights and the environment through the use of information and communication technologies.

GreenNet began as a cheap and effective way for environmental activists to communicate. In 1989, GreenNet began collaborating and exchanging information with similar networks in other countries.

In 1990 the Association for Progressive Communications (APC) was formed by these networks. The APC currently has 25 member networks serving over 50,000 activists, non-profit organisations, charities and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in over 133 countries. The APC is committed to supporting international links with Southern member and partner networks.

GreenNet has provided an international gateway for small, indigenous networks in African and Asian countries since 1987. The gateway has supported email exchange between the internet and 52 networks in Africa and Asia - sometimes the link being the only means of electronic communication for NGOs and other organisations in those countries.

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