From: rich@pencil.cs.missouri.edu (Rich Winkel)
Subject: Econet Brochure (autopost)
Followup-To: alt.activism.d
Originator: rich@pencil.cs.missouri.edu
Organization: PACH
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 1992 09:30:05 GMT

>From: Nigel.Allen@lambada.oit.unc.edu
Date: Thu, 22 Oct 1992 01:34:57 GMT

(received from EcoNet October 21, 1992; updates recent autopost)
Institute for Global Communications
PeaceNet  *  EcoNet  *  ConflictNet
18 De Boom Street
San Francisco, CA  94107
Tel:    +1 (415) 442-0220
Fax:    +1 (415) 546-1794
Telex:  154205417 telex
E-mail: support@igc.apc.org

The Institute for Global Communications (IGC) provides computer
networking tools for international communications and information
exchange.  The IGC Networks -- PeaceNet, EcoNet and ConflictNet --
comprise the world's only computer communications system dedicated
solely to environmental preservation, peace, and human rights.  New
technologies are helping these worldwide communities cooperate more
effectively and efficiently. IGC, located in San Francisco, California
is a division of the Tides Foundation, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.

By subscribing to any one of the IGC Networks, you have full access to 
the resources of any of the other IGC Networks.  To help you decide 
which of the IGC Networks might best reflect your interests and needs, 
here is a brief description of each:

EcoNet serves individuals and organizations working toward environmental
sustainability. Important issues covered include:  biodiversity,
global warming, energy policy, rainforest preservation, legislative
activities, water quality, toxics and environmental education.

PeaceNet serves peace and social justice advocates around the world in 
such areas as human rights, disarmament, and international relations.  A 
number of alternative news services provide a range of information about 
these and other topics from around the world.

ConflictNet serves groups and individuals working for social justice and 
conflict resolution.  ConflictNet's resources include guidelines for 
choosing a neutral third party, sample case development in conflict 
resolution, estensive biblographies, legislative updates, educational 
materials and newsletters from around the world.

How People are Using the IGC Networks
-------------------------------------

*** Electronic Mail ***

Send and receive private messages -- including Fax and Telex -- to and from
more than 15,000 users in more than 94 countries on our affiliated networks
or to millions of users on other networks.  Electronic mail is quick,
inexpensive, reliable and easy to use.

*** Conferences ***

IGC's conferencing services offer easy-to-use tools in group 
communication and event coordination.  Geographically dispersed people 
can communicate inexpensively on any subject.  Whether you are 
administering an organization or distributing an urgent action alert, 
IGC conferences are an indispensable tool.  Private conferences can be 
set up to facilitate internal group decision-making, task-sharing 
processes, or sensitive communications.  Public conferences are great 
for information sharing, newsletter distribution, legislative alerts and 
news services.

IGC's several hundred public conferences also include events calendars, 
newsletters, legislative alerts, funding sources, press releases, action 
updates, breaking stories, calls for support, as well as ongoing 
discussions on issues of global importance.  IGC is also an access point 
for the USENET system of interuniversity bulletin boards.  IGC's 
capabilities allow you to search lists of speakers, U.S. Congress and 
world leaders, media, grant-making foundations or bibliographies.

The Association for Progressive Communications
----------------------------------------------

IGC regards international cooperation and partnership as essential in 
addressing peace and environmental problems.  IGC maintains a major 
program to develop low-cost access to computer networking from outside 
the United States, especially from non-industrialized and Southern 
hemisphere countries.  The result of this program has been the 
Association of Progressive Communications (APC) which now includes low-
cost computer networks in eleven countries.  IGC has played a major role 
in starting the Alternex (Brazil), Nicarao (Nicaragua) and GlasNet 
(Russia) non-profit computer networks, as well as in providing technical 
support to all of the partner networks.

Current projects include developing computer networks for peace, 
environmental and international development organizations in Bolivia, 
Costa Rica, Ecuador, Uruguay and Kenya.  The focus of the work is to 
empower local, indigenous organizations by transferring expertise and 
capacity in computer networking.  Operation and management of a local 
APC node becomes the full responsibility of the local organization.  All 
APC partners are independent organizations, and retain full control over 
their network.

IGC collaborates with the United Nations Development Programme in work 
in Latin America.  The International Programme is supported entirely by 
grants from major Foundations and individual donors. Contributors 
include:  The Ford Foundation, General Service Foundation and the John 
D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. 

Association for Progressive Communications Partner Networks


Australia:     Pegasus Networks
----------     PO Box 424
               Byron Bay 2481
               New South Wales
               Australia
               Tel: +61 (66) 8 56789
               Fax: +61 (66) 8 56962
               e-mail: support@peg.apc.org

Brazil:        Alternex
------         IBASE
               Rua Vicente de Souza 29
               22251 Rio de Janiero
               Brazil
               Tel: +55 (21) 286 0348
               Fax: +55 (21) 286 0541
               e-mail:  suporte@ax.apc.org

Canada:        Web
-------        Nirv Centre
               401 Richmond Street West
               Suite 104
               Toronto, Ontario M5V 3A8
               Canada
               Tel: +1 (416) 596 0212
               Fax: +1 (416) 974 9189
               e-mail:  support@web.apc.org

England:       GreenNet
------------   23 Bevenden Street
               London N1 6BH
               England
               Tel: +44 (71) 608 3040
               Fax: +44 (71) 253 0801
               e-mail: support@gn.apc.org

Germany:       ComLink
------------   Moorkamp 46
               D-3000 Hannover 1
               Germany
               Tel: +49 (511) 3503081
               e-mail: support@oln.comlink.de

Nicaragua:     Nicarao
------------   CRIES
               Iglesia Carmen
               1 cuadra al lago
               Apartado 3516
               Managua
               Nicaragua
               Tel: +505 (2) 26 2 28
               Tel: +505 (2) 25 1 27
               Fax: +505 (2) 26 1 80
               e-mail: support@ni.apc.org

Russia:        GlasNet
-------------  Ulitsa Yaroslavskaya 8
               Korpus 3, Komnata 216/217
               129164 Moscow
               Russia
               Tel: +7(095)217-6173
               Tel: +7(095)217-6182
               e-mail: support@glas.apc.org

Sweden:        NordNet
------------   Huvudskaersvaegen 13, nb
               S-121 54 Johanneshov
               Sweden
               Tel: +46-8-6000331
               Fax: +46-8-6000443
               e-mail: support@pns.apc.org

Uruguay:       Chasque
------------   Miguel del Corro 1461
               Montevideo
               Uruguay 11200
               Tel: +598 (2) 496 192
               Fax: +598 (2) 419 222
               e-mail: apoyo@chasque.apc.org

USA:           Institue for Global Communications
------------   18 de Boom Street
               San Francisco, CA 94107
               USA
               Tel: +1 (415) 442-0220
               Fax: +1 (415) 546-1794
               e-mail: support@igc.apc.org


Membership pending:

Ecuador:       EcuaNex
------------   Intercom
               Casilla 1703596
               Quito
               Ecuador
               Tel: +(593 2) 505 074
               e-mail: intercom@ecuanex.ec

Italy:         Lega per L'Ambiente
------------   via Salaria 280
               I-00194 Roma
               Italy
               Tel: +39/6-844-2277
               e-mail: legambiente@gn.apc.org


Join Our Global Community
-------------------------

Participate in a range of discussions and find information resources on 
such topics, including:

Africa
Air & Climate
Biodiversity
Central & South  America
Community
Conflict Resolution
Development
Disarmament
East -- West
Economics
Education & Research
Energy
Environment 
   -- Education
   -- General
   -- Legislation
Europe
Food & Agriculture
Foreign Policy 
Forests
Friends of the Earth
General Interest
Global Action Network
Government Sources 
Greens Movement
Health
Homeopathy
Human Rights
Indigenous Peoples
International
Labor
Media
Middle East
Military & Security
Nuclear Weapons & Testing
Pacific Rim
Peace Legislation
Peace/Social Justice
Philosphy & Religion
Politics -- General
Seas & Waters
Spanish-lanaguage
Technology
Toxics & Waste
United Nations
Wilderness & Wildlife
Women
Youth


Connect with People on Other Computer Networks

Through electronic 'gateways', you can exchange electronic mail with 
users of any of the following international systems:

ABAnet
AppleLink
ArpaNet
AT&T Mail
BITNET
BIX
Red BolNet (Bolivia)
CARINET
CGNet
CIGNet
ComLink (Germany)
CompuServe
CONNECT
COSY
CSNET
DASNet
Dialcom
EasyLink
EIES
Envoy 100
FidoNet
Galaxy
GeoNet
GTE Mail
HandsNet
IMC
INET
Internet
Janet
MCI Mail
MetaNet
MicroLink
NASA Mail
NWI
Pandora Systems
PINET
Portal
Prairie
PsychNet
ScienceNet
SF/Moscow Teleport (USSR & USA)
TCN
Telecom Gold
TeleMail
TWICS
TYMNET/OnTyme
UNDP
UNDRO
UNINET
Unison
UUCP Mail Net
WELL

Communicate with people who don't have access to computer networks by 
sending them a telex or fax directly from your IGC account!

IGC Rates
---------

After a one-time $15 sign-up fee, the monthly subscription is $10, which 
includes one free hour of off-peak time (after 6 p.m. and on weekends) 
and phone support.  Domestic connect time is $5/hour for off-peak and 
$10 for peak time (M-F 7 am to 6 pm).  Alaska and Hawaii users are 
subject to slightly higher rates.  Internet connectivity is available 
from many locations for $3 per hour.  International connect rates vary 
with each country's public data network.  A growing number of countries 
have direct SprintNet connections at $21 per hour.  Some gateways and 
storage space are extra. 

How Can I Join?  Fill out this coupon and send/fax it to us immediately!  
Or sign up online by having your computer dial  (415) 322-0284 (N-8-1) -
- have your credit card ready!.  Type 'new' at the LOGIN prompt hit 
<RETURN> at the PASSWORD prompt, then follow the step-by-step 
instructions.

Select:   [  ] EcoNet     [  ] PeaceNet       [  ] ConflictNet

Name

Organization

Address

City, State, Zip

Telephone

Major Areas of Interest

Referred by

May we list your address in our online directory? Y/N
May we list your phone number?   Y / N

Charge my subscription directly:

Name as it appears on card

Acct #/Exp. Date

Signature

I prefer to be billed monthly; enclosed is a refundable deposit for $50.

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