Bridging the Digital Divide on Colombia’s Pacific Coast: How a Community Network Transforms Lives
In Colombia’s Pacific coast communities of Juanchaco and Ladrilleros, Asociación Colnodo, supported by the Internet Society Foundation’s SCILLS Grant, has built Red Comunitaria La Cachuda, an LTE‑based community network. The project delivers connectivity, digital skills, and economic opportunities—empowering women entrepreneurs and transforming education and communication in remote Afro‑Colombian communities.
More than a Meeting: The SCILLS Gathering as a Milestone for Learning and Growth
The Internet Society Foundation’s seventh SCILLS grantee gathering in Bogotá brought together partners from Brazil and Colombia for three days of learning, reflection, and connection. Followed by field visits, the convening highlighted the impact of digital skills programs, fostered mutual trust, and reinforced the shared mission of expanding opportunity through the Internet.
From Isolation to Innovation: How Internet Access Is Empowering Indigenous and Quilombo Communities Northern Brazil
In Northern Brazil, Instituto Nupef, supported by the Internet Society Foundation’s BOLT Grant, is testing long‑range wireless networks to connect Indigenous and quilombo communities. By using unused broadcast spectrum and training local residents, the project extends Internet access, strengthens environmental stewardship, and empowers communities to defend their rights.
“Now, I Can Help My Grandson to Thrive”: How Mycelia Is Bridging the Digital Divide in Las Cruces
In Las Cruces, New Mexico, the Mycelia Foundation is transforming digital access with support from the Internet Society Foundation’s BOLT Grant. Through its Digital Equity Network Expansion Project, Mycelia is connecting underserved households, training residents as Digital Navigators, and providing computers to families—ensuring that Internet access delivers both opportunity and agency.
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.
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.
Casting a Wider Net Through Training for Women in Mali
In Mali, where women face systemic barriers to education and STEM careers, the Internet Society Mali Chapter is creating new opportunities with support from the Internet Society Foundation’s Beyond the Net Grant. Through the “Girls at the Heart of Internet Professions” program, 25 young women received hands‑on training in computer networks and internships, helping them build skills, confidence, and pathways to professional careers.
Digitruck Salone: An Innovative Way to Connect and Train Women and Youth in Sierra Leone
In rural Sierra Leone, Digitruck Salone—developed by Close the Gap International and Media Matters for Women with support from the Internet Society Foundation’s BOLT Grant—is transforming digital inclusion. This mobile classroom, equipped with laptops, tablets, and sustainable connectivity, empowers women entrepreneurs and youth with essential digital skills, education, and financial literacy.
Building the Library of the Future: How the SOLE Lab Is Empowering Indigenous Communities
In La Guajira, Colombia, Fundación SOLE, supported by the Internet Society Foundation’s BOLT Grant, created the SOLE Lab—a community hub where Indigenous Wayuú residents access the Internet to learn collaboratively, preserve culture, and explore curiosity. By combining connectivity with self‑organized learning, the SOLE Lab represents a “library of the future” for rural communities.
The Future of the Internet: How Pollicy Is Championing Local Languages Online
Pollicy, supported by the Internet Society Foundation, is championing local languages online through groundbreaking research across Uganda, Tanzania, and Ethiopia. By highlighting the dominance of English and the barriers faced by non‑English speakers, the project calls for more funding, research, and tools to preserve linguistic diversity and ensure inclusive digital participation.
Report Reveals Safety Risks to Students in Technology Used by U.S. Educational Institutions: “Children Are Among the Most Vulnerable Citizens”
A groundbreaking report by Internet Safety Labs, funded by the Internet Society Foundation’s Research Program, reveals alarming privacy and safety risks in U.S. K12 edtech. With 96% of apps sharing children’s personal data—often with advertisers—the study highlights the urgent need for stronger safeguards, accountability, and awareness to protect vulnerable students.
Making the Internet More Inclusive for Non-English Users: An Interview with Pollicy, a Research Program Grantee
Pollicy, supported by the Internet Society Foundation’s Research Grant Program, is leading the “Are We Together?” project to explore how language impacts digital platforms in East Africa and India. By highlighting barriers faced by non‑English users, the research calls for inclusive design, awareness, and solutions that ensure the Internet reflects linguistic diversity.
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