Villages & Special Events Notes

Couldn't attend one of the special events of the IFF? Find all the knowledge and resources shared during villages and other events with the IF Community. Check out our Calendar of Virtual Events, where you will find all the upcoming gatherings hosted by the IFF.

Event	Notes	Description	Date
	IFF VPN Village 2020	We are happy to announce the IFF’s virtual VPN Village, taking place this Fall. The Village, a combination of private and public events, will be hosted with ARTICLE 19’s Digital Team, and with the support of the following partners: The Calyx Institute, TunnelBear, and NordVPN, and various other allies.	September 8 - November 10, 2020
	Africa Monthly Meetups	The monthly meetups bring together folks from the African region to share, connect, seek help, and release stress by celebrating each other. In addition, its a time for us to find ways to support each other, and help us understand what is happening in our part of the world.	September 17, 2020
	MENA Monthly Meetups	The monthly meetups bring together folks from the MENA region to share, connect, seek help, and release stress by celebrating each other. In addition, its a time for us to find ways to support each other, and help us understand what is happening in our part of the world.	TBA
	Asia Monthly Meetups	The monthly meetups bring together folks from the Asia region to share, connect, seek help, and release stress by celebrating each other. In addition, its a time for us to find ways to support each other, and help us understand what is happening in our part of the world.	TBA
	Latin American Monthly Meetup	We host regularly meetups for the Latin American community (and their allies) to share work and updates; strengthen friendships and collaborations; and tackle the biggest issues facing Latin American together.	October 15, 2020
	Internet Measurement Village 2020	The Internet Measurement Village 2020 is an online event that aims to share the tools, datasets, and methodologies of projects that measure the Internet. This Village, organized by OONI, was going to take place during the 2020 IFF, but since it was cancelled in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was transformed in an online gathering.	June 10 - July 3, 2020
	Organizational Security Village	Internews hosted a virtual Internet Freedom Festival (IFF) Organizational Security Village. This event brought together security auditors, digital security trainers, and other experts and practitioners for a five-day program of over 20 community-led sessions exploring five major themes in organizational security.	June 8-12, 2020