Meet the newest grantees driving digital inclusion

7 October 2025
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The Internet Society Foundation is proud to announce funding for 11 new projects in six countries as part of its Strengthening Communities, Improving Lives and Livelihoods (SCILLS) grant program. The grants, totaling USD $ 2.7 million will support community-led initiatives in Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Ghana, Indonesia, and Senegal. The SCILLS grant program is dedicated to…

What if the Internet doesn’t speak your language? 

24 September 2025
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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…

External Evaluation of the SCILLS Grant Program

16 September 2025
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Despite the Internet’s critical role in education, livelihoods, and civic participation, more than 2.6 billion of the world’s population remains offline. This deep digital divide reinforces existing inequalities, especially for women, rural communities, and low-income groups. Access alone is not enough; meaningful digital inclusion also requires affordability, relevant skills, and locally grounded support systems.  The…

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
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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…

Shaping the Digital Future: Understanding the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 

30 July 2025
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In today’s world, nearly every aspect of our lives—from communication and commerce to education and healthcare—is shaped by the Internet. But who ensures that the Internet remains open, secure, and inclusive for everyone? One of the key platforms leading this charge is the IGF.  What Is the IGF?  The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is a…

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…

The Internet Society Haiti Chapter Receives Prestigious WSIS Prize

9 July 2025
Sally Wentworth received the WSIS award on behalf of the ISOC Haiti Chapter.

The Internet Society Haiti Chapter was honored today with the 2025 WSIS Prizes Champion Award for its groundbreaking project, “Community Networks in Haiti,” during the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20) Forum in Geneva. The award recognizes its exceptional contribution to expanding Internet access in some of Haiti’s most underserved regions through community-led infrastructure. …

Meet our Grantee Partners

23 June 2025
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Heading to IGF 2025? Learn about the activities led by our Grantee Partners in the Global IGF 2025. They will be leading panel discussions and workshops in the forum to advocate for an open, globally connected, secure, and trustworthy Internet for everyone. We’re excited to contribute to this global dialogue.   Research Grantee Partners: 1. Global…

Why Trust in the Internet Matters

16 June 2025
Teamwork in a modern workspace, symbolizing the role of trust in Internet connectivity and use.

This article draws on insights from Joseph Lorenzo Hall at the Internet Society. We use the Internet in many aspects of our daily lives, including shopping, learning new skills, working remotely, keeping in touch with loved ones, and accessing necessary services. The list is endless, but have you ever given the question, “Can I trust…

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