I've been invited yesterday to a new Social Network of the kind I've never seen before (close to aSmallWorld but different!). InterNations!
I think it's a very cool project- a kind of aSmallWorld for expatriates? The main keywords are INTERNATIONAL and ABROAD. I think I'll like this game, maybe it could be a good idea for me to apply for the Milan Area Ambassador role?
Look at its base principles. it's not to PR this Network (it's anyway invitation-only based, so PR or not PR ...), but for those who are not members and probably aren't going to become members, just in order to let them know the basic idea and values of this new Social Network.
InterNations
Idea
InterNations is the first international online Social Network exclusively for people living and working abroad. As a network of trust, InterNations is a place where its members can interact with other internationally- minded individuals sharing the same situation abroad, similar interests, and needs. Members of InterNations can get and keep in touch with private or work-related friends and acquaintances on a global and local level and exchange trustworthy and relevant information on specific topics with each other.
Members
InterNations appeals to the international community where they live: diplomats, members of international organisations (IGOs, NGOs), foreign correspondents, and expatriates of international companies as well as their accompanying family members who take care of organising everyday life and social activities. Moreover, InterNations also addresses local people who have strong connections to the international community (government representatives, journalists).
The community of InterNations has global reach with local grounding: The international network is represented by more than 200 local communities across all countries of the world. Thus, InterNations it not only a cross-boundary network of international people but also a place where members of all kinds of nationalities and cultures can get together and share opinions and information on local circumstances and particularities.
Membership within the network of InterNations is invitation-based only: in order to retain the quality of helpfulness, trust, and confidence within the community new members may join the network only when being invited by a current member. That way InterNations remains a trust-based network and interaction platform of like-minded individuals and a reliable and relevant source of information where data security and privacy are highest priority.
With InterNations you can:
- Get in touch with other expatriates and global minds from all over the world
- Keep in touch with your international friends
- Find and exchange trusted information and tips with people living abroad like you
- Discuss and share your interests and thoughts in the Local and World Forum
- Help young people get an international education and experience
Mission
InterNations aims to be the leading platform for exchange between internationally-minded and acting individuals. Building upon a strong and open-minded international community, InterNations is committed to engage charitably and support cross-cultural understanding beyond the scope of its online community. To do so, InterNations and its members take specific actions together with AFS Intercultural Programs to support less privileged people around the world in gaining access to international education and experience.
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