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Get the latest updates on our efforts to ensure that the Internet is for everyone.
Connecting Remote Glaciers to Protect Communities in Kyrgyzstan
The Internet Society Kyrgyzstan Chapter is bringing connectivity to remote areas, enabling continuous data collection to keep communities safe.
Cultivating Future Internet Advocates and Leaders: The Internet Society Community Advocacy Fellowship
Our Community Workshops are immersive capacity-building experiences designed to strengthen our community and support our Internet champions on the ground.
Safer Internet Initiative
Connectivity is essential, but not enough. Everyone deserves a safe Internet. Today, we are excited to share our Safer Internet Initiative, a project designed to protect people online.
Learning to Build and Use the Internet in Rhino Refugee Camp
Connectivity in Uganda’s Rhino Camp Refugee Settlement is unreliable and expensive, limiting access to education, healthcare, and employment.We partnered with CETA to train residents on bringing connectivity to their community and the skills necessary to build and use the Internet.
Why the UN’s Next Decision on Internet Governance Matters for Everyone
If you include the best expertise from across disciplines and regions in the decision-making process, you can solve hard problems. Hear from our president and CEO, Sally Wentworth, on why it’s critical that countries reaffirm their support for the multistakeholder
The World Cup of Internet Resilience
While the best football team will win the FIFA World Cup, how does your country compare in the World Cup …
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 …
The Data Dump Dilemma: Why Public Digital Platforms Risk Failing the People They Serve
A data dump occurs when platforms demand exhaustive personal details upfront, creating friction for users while offering little additional value …
Local Businesses Benefit from Burkina Faso’s Internet Development
The Burkina Faso Internet Exchange (BFIX) is helping to keep Internet traffic local and build the country’s Internet resilience …
All About Peering: What It Is, How It’s Done, and Why We Need It
Peering is a fundamental part of how the Internet works. It allows networks to exchange traffic directly, reducing reliance on …
Connectivity is a Team Sport: Bridging the Digital Divide
While many of us take for granted the ability to watch live Olympic events, many fans around the world are …
Going for Gold: Strong Internet Resilience Matters
When a host city is selected for the Olympics, major work begins to update the necessary infrastructure to accommodate thousands …
The Importance of Strong Technical Communities and Partnerships in Africa
The recent outage in West Africa caused by submarine cable damage could have been a lot worse. A strong community …
Resources and Tools for Starting a Technical Community
Technical communities are our best partners to create a global movement of experts working together to build a stronger and …
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