Behind the Screen: how online platforms are transforming mental health care

10 October 2025
A group of women talking.

The rapid expansion of online therapy has changed how mental health care is delivered. What used to be mainly an in-person service has increasingly moved to video calls, apps, and direct-to-consumer platforms, especially as the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated this shift. For patients, these changes have created new ways to get support; for providers, they have…

What if the Internet doesn’t speak your language? 

24 September 2025
A woman and three children are interacting with a laptop.

When we connect to the Internet, anything becomes possible. From staying in touch with loved ones to conducting business, studying, working, and staying informed and inspired. But what if you can’t navigate the Internet in your native language?   According to Statista, there are approximately 7,100 known living languages and dialects worldwide and an online population…

The story behind implementing a Community-Led and Sustainable Internet Resilience Solution for Disaster

13 August 2025
Campsite in Indonesia with emergency tents.

By Atma Connect*  Imagine growing up with the fear of living in an area prone to heavy rains, flooding, landslides, and sometimes earthquakes, and where cell service and Internet were nearly nonexistent. That was the dire situation in two villages in West Java, Indonesia.  Atma Connect, a nonprofit organization focused on neighbors helping neighbors, particularly…

Announcing a new group of 9 grantee partners to connect the unconnected worldwide

6 August 2025
3 young students working at a computer.

The Internet Society and the Internet Society Foundation are pleased to share the newest 2025 Connecting the Unconnected Funding Program grantees.   After receiving a record number of applications during the 2025 application window, nine projects have been awarded funding to build and expand Internet infrastructure in underserved and unconnected areas in seven countries. Through these…

Critical infrastructure lab launches new report on Internet Governance

9 July 2025
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By critical infrastructure lab1 The critical infrastructure lab and the Research Network on Internet Governance (REDE) are proud to present the report ‘Critical Internet Governance: From Positions to a Field’. The study Critical Internet Governance brings together a series of essays that challenge dominant narratives and power structures in the governance of the Internet. It…

International Girls in ICT Day: Internet Society Foundation grants support digital equality

24 April 2025
2 young women give a training session

International Girls in ICT Day 2025 is celebrated on 24 April to encourage girls and women to pursue careers in Information and Communication Technology (ICT). This year’s theme is “Girls in ICT for inclusive digital transformation,” emphasizing the importance of gender equality in the digital world. To mark this day, the Internet Society Foundation highlights…

Celebrating Earth Day 2025: Innovations from the Internet Society Foundation’s Research Grant Program 

22 April 2025
The image shows an anthena part of the Kyrgyz Chapter project to predict climate disasters using IoT

Every year, on 22 April, the world comes together to celebrate Earth Day and reflect on the importance of sustainability and environmental stewardship. As we mark this special day, we are reminded that creating new knowledge is critical to taking the right steps towards a greener future. In that spirit, the Internet Society Foundation is…

Transforming communities through the Internet, one project at a time

30 August 2024
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For the past five years, the Internet Society Foundation has supported a diverse range of projects and research that support our vision of an Internet for Everyone. Our grant partners work in over 69 countries and across 6 continents to drive positive change in their communities through the Internet. From connecting more people online, to providing digital…

2024 Philanthropy Plan: Enabling an Internet of Opportunity

8 December 2023
A group of students of a school in Rwanda and ISOC Foundation staff hold up laptops

We are the Internet Society Foundation, and we believe the Internet can make a positive difference for people everywhere—as a resource that enriches people’s lives.   Our philanthropic efforts enable communities around the world to enrich their lives though the Internet. We’ve expanded Internet access to those who need it, helped build Internet resiliency, promoted digital…

The Internet Society Foundation awards $5 million to support digital inclusion in six countries 

26 September 2023
Two people from Tiempo del Juego stand in front of a graffiti covered wall

The Internet Society Foundation is delighted to announce grant funding to 20 projects in six countries to promote digital inclusion through the Strengthening Communities, Improving Lives and Livelihoods (SCILLS) program. Established in 2020, the SCILLS program aims to support economic growth and educational opportunities by empowering individuals and communities to leverage the Internet for educational…

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