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The Internet Society Foundation exists to support the positive difference the Internet can make to people everywhere. It promotes the development of the Internet as a global technical infrastructure, a resource to enrich people's lives, and a force for good in society.

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Open Opportunities

Supporting inspirational work by people who believe in the power of the Internet.

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Internet Governance Forum Events

Supports the organization of United Nations (UN) IGF Secretariat-recognized National and Regional Initiatives (NRIs) and National and Regional Schools on Internet Governance.

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Beyond the Net Grant Program

Supports Internet Society chapters in implementing innovative projects that make a local impact by providing meaningful access to an open, trusted, and globally connected Internet, as well as strengthening the chapters’ presence in their surrounding communities.

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2 February 2026

Building a smart hub in one of Kenya’s informal settlements

20 January 2026

Digitruck Salone Project: Opening Digital Doors for Rural Women and Girls

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6 January 2026

The Internet Society Foundation Opens Funding Applications for IGFs and SIGs

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5 January 2026

Shaping the Future of the Internet: Six Lessons from Internet Governance Forums 

16 December 2025

From Goats to Bytes: A Rural Community’s Leap into the Digital Age

3 December 2025

Digital Inclusion for Youth with Hearing and Speech Disabilities

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