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Introducing the 2025 Sustainable Peering Infrastructure Grantees

The 2025 Sustainable Peering Infrastructure (SPI) Grant Program has selected 24 grantees working to strengthen peering and interconnection in their…

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Digital Inclusion for Youth with Hearing and Speech Disabilities

Access Bangladesh Foundation, with support from the Internet Society Foundation’s SCILLS Program, is breaking barriers for youth with disabilities by making digital skills training accessible. The initiative equips hundreds of young people with essential skills, creates self‑employment opportunities, and has launched Bangladesh’s first exclusive online Graphic Design training for youth with hearing and speech disabilities.

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From Remote to Resilient: Connecting the Himalayas

In disaster‑prone villages of Uttarakhand, India, resilient Internet is becoming a lifeline. With support from the Internet Society Foundation’s Resiliency Grant, the Digital Empowerment Foundation is building solar‑powered community hubs and mesh networks that withstand extreme weather. Local women Internet Entrepreneurs lead outreach and training, ensuring connectivity, safety, and digital literacy for hundreds of residents.

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What If the Internet Doesn’t Speak Your Language? 

When we connect to the Internet, anything becomes possible. From staying in touch with loved ones to conducting business, studying,…

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The Story Behind Implementing a Community-Led and Sustainable Internet Resilience Solution for Disaster

By Atma Connect*  Imagine growing up with the fear of living in an area prone to heavy rains, flooding, landslides,…

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

Every year, on 22 April, the world comes together to celebrate Earth Day and reflect on the importance of sustainability…

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Women Entrepreneurs Driving Change Across Indonesia 

In Indonesia, the Internet Society Foundation’s SCILLS Program is empowering women entrepreneurs to thrive in the digital economy. Through practical training in marketing, online safety, and content creation, grantees like ICT Watch, Kota Kita, and Atma Connect are helping women grow their businesses, build confidence, and strengthen their communities.

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Nine Projects Awarded Funding to Expand Internet Access and Connectivity Globally

The Internet Society Foundation is thrilled to reveal the newest round of funding through the Building Opportunities/Leveraging Technologies (BOLT) Grant…

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How the Internet Society Armenia Chapter Is Empowering Rural Libraries to Bridge the Digital Divide 

In Armenia, the Internet Society Armenia Chapter, supported by the Internet Society Foundation’s Beyond the Net Grant, is transforming rural libraries into digital hubs. By providing broadband, computers, WiFi, and training, the project empowers communities with essential digital skills and access to the modern economy.

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The Internet Society Foundation Commits USD $3 Million to Promote Educational and Economic Inclusion in Six Countries 

The Internet Society Foundation is delighted to announce grant funding to 13 projects in six countries to promote educational and…