We believe in a world where the Internet means opportunity. We care about its future.

Together with our global community we extend the Internet’s reach and protect its long-term well-being.

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We help grow the Internet.

Nearly half the world’s population isn’t connected. We are committed to closing the digital divide by bringing together the people and technology needed to give everyone the access they want.

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We make the Internet stronger.

We advocate for a secure, trusted and more resilient Internet. We defend the Internet from those who could make it less secure, less resilient, and less open.

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We shape the Internet of the future.

We are a global movement that champions an Internet of hope, opportunity, and celebrates humanity. But Internet access is no longer a luxury. It is a virtual lifeline. Be part of the solution.

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Safeguarding the Internet

In a year of upheaval, the Internet connected us to reliable information, social connection, and opportunity.

Find out how we addressed threats and connected underserved populations, so that it could remain a vital resource for everyone.

Read the 2022 Impact Report

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Encryption Keeps Kids Safe Online

Policymakers are proposing laws that will weaken encryption.
The EARN IT Act, STOP CSAM Act, and many other proposed bills are threatening encryption in the name of keeping kids safe, but by weakening encryption, they’re doing the opposite.

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How Do Internet Shutdowns Effect the Economy?

Internet shutdowns have a devastating impact on the economy.
Use the new Internet Society Pulse NetLoss calculator to estimate how much a shutdown in your country costs.

You Can Change Thousands of Lives.

Donate to help bring the Internet to Everest.
Help connect 1,700+ people in the villages of Khunde and Khumjung, Nepal. High-speed Internet will give the villagers access to more information, resources, and opportunities.

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The Internet Society offered me a transformative journey of education, networking, and empowerment in the Internet and technology governance sphere. This short-term journey has shaped my entire career. I’ve gone from being a researcher on Internet governance and digital rights issues to a lifelong global activist for Internet Inclusion, digital literacy, and bridging the digital divide.
Nojus Saad
Internet Governance Forum Youth Ambassador

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Leading image: © João Aguiar/Internet Society, We help grow the Internet, We make the Internet stronger: © Nyani Quarmyne, We shape the Internet of the future: © Atul Loke, Read our blog: © Chris Gregory, Calls to action: ©Angela Gzowski