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Get the latest updates on our efforts to ensure that the Internet is for everyone.
Advancing the Safer Internet Initiative for Everyone
We are advancing a connected set of efforts to strengthen online safety and security for people and communities worldwide.
How One Alum Helped Build a Community of Internet Leaders
Amged B. Shwedhy, an Internet Society alumnus, has helped bring Internet governance discussions to Libya.
Adaptability and Resilience: Q&A with New Board Chair Brian Haberman
Get to know Brian Haberman, the newest chair of the Internet Society Board of Trustees.
The Need to Reimagine the WSIS Forum
The 2026 WSIS Forum demonstrated the strength of a committed WSIS community, but it also exposed clear challenges. The task is to turn global commitments into meaningful progress.
From Email to Case Study: What We Learned About Connecting Refugee Communities in Just One Year
In Uganda’s Rhino Camp Refugee Settlement, we helped train refugees and community members to use the Internet and build their own networks. Now, two fully operational, community-owned digital hubs serve over 4,500 people.
Advancing a Connected Future for Indigenous Communities
Community-led Internet initiatives are empowering Indigenous communities worldwide through meaningful connectivity, digital inclusion, and self-determined digital futures …
The Tribal Broadband Bootcamps Celebrate Their Five-Year Anniversary
We celebrate five years of Tribal Broadband Bootcamps, which have given Indigenous people hands-on training in community networks …
New ITU Report Finds Community Networks Are Key to Reaching the Unconnected
A new ITU report examines how community-centered connectivity efforts are helping connect people living beyond the geographic or business reach …
How Local Peering Is Strengthening Africa’s Internet
Across Africa, local technical communities are building and strengthening peering infrastructure …
From Refugee to Digital Leader: How Justin Is Helping to Connect Rhino Camp
Justin Lisisa Lobela’s story reflects how community-centered connectivity can create pathways for education and self-reliance for displaced communities …
Community-Centered Connectivity Initiatives Earn Viddy Awards Recognition
Our global community works tirelessly to expand connectivity, educate users, and build the Internet we want—an Internet for everyone. We …
From Email to Case Study: What We Learned About Connecting Refugee Communities in Just One Year
In Uganda’s Rhino Camp Refugee Settlement, we helped train refugees and community members to use the Internet and build their …
Local Infrastructure, Lower Costs: How Peering Is Moving the Needle on Internet Affordability
Local infrastructure impacts Internet affordability for users: if the cost is lower and speed and reliability are higher, providers can …
From Coverage to Meaningful Connectivity: How Kenya Is Leading Africa’s Internet Future
In Africa, where the connectivity discussion has traditionally focused on coverage, there’s a recent shift toward making access growth meaningful. Kenya …
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