Build, Promote, and Defend the Internet - Internet Society (original) (raw)

Together, we can build

an Internet for everyone.

This giving season, donations will be matched by a generous donor, doubling your impact.

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Together, we can build an Internet for everyone.

This giving season, donations will be matched by a generous donor, doubling your impact.

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.

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A World Without the Internet is a Disaster (Movie)

As the Internet becomes increasingly prominent in our lives, it has also begun to play a larger role in the movies we watch.
More and more, in disaster movies, there is a key indicator that something is really wrong and bad things are about to happen: The Internet is down.

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Empowering the Next Generation of Computer Networkers

Our computer networking course empowers learners to develop their skills and make a difference in their communities.
Computer networking skills promote employment, bring connectivity to communities, and make the Internet safer for everyone.

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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.”

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

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Chapters and special interest groups

Individual members

A small contribution can make a big difference.

Give today to support an Internet for everyone.

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A small contribution can make a big difference. Give today to support an Internet for everyone.

Image copyright:
Leading image: © Nyani Quarmyne, We help grow the Internet, We make the Internet stronger: © Nyani Quarmyne, We shape the Internet of the future: © Atul Loke, Read our blog: © Candice Ward, Donate: © Nyani Quarmyne