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

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.

One-third of 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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2023 Year in Review

Over 2.6 billion people worldwide lack Internet access, and for those connected, many lack adequate laws and practices that safeguard their online privacy.

Since 1992, we’ve made it our mission to change this. With the dedicated contributions of our community and partners, we work to extend the Internet’s reach and make it secure.

In our 2023 Year in Review, we spotlight our progress and our global community’s vital role in this.

Read Our Report

Beginning a New Role as President and CEO

We are proud to introduce Sally Wentworth as our new President and CEO.
Sally has been with the Internet Society for 15 years. As CEO, she plans to continue working towards an Internet for everyone and deepen our connection with our community.

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Going for Gold: Strong Internet Resilience Matters

A resilient Internet can continue to function despite challenges.
During the Olympics, sports fans will want to be able to cheer on their favorite athlete or team. But depending on where you live and how resilient the Internet is, it may not be that easy.

Narrowing the Digital Divide in Rwanda

Our Rwanda Chapter equipped a school with an Internet access center, giving students more opportunities to learn and fulfill their potential.
Internet access centers in Rwanda’s Bugesera district have connected thousands of students, teachers, and community members to the Internet.

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”There’s no better place to meet interesting, internationally-minded people with a similar mission. You can have your coffee around the corner. But if you want to see the world, you need to have your coffee with someone from the Internet Society.”
Harald Summa
Member of the Supervisory Board, DE-CIX, Internet Society organization member

We work together to ensure the Internet thrives and everyone can benefit from it.

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