Internet Society

Global Nonprofit Organization for Internet Infrastructure

Founded: Founded 1992
Locations: 1 location

Internet Society

Global Nonprofit Organization for Internet Infrastructure

Founded: Founded 1992
Locations: 1 location

About

The Internet Society is a global charitable non-profit organization dedicated to empowering people to keep the Internet open, globally connected, secure, and trustworthy. Through technical expertise, advocacy, infrastructure funding, and training, it works to close the digital divide and defend open Internet standards worldwide.

Services

Community-Centered Connectivity Programs

Provides financial resources, technical infrastructure, and skills training to help local communities, marginalized groups, and refugee settlements build, manage, and sustain their own resilient, affordable Internet networks and digital hubs.

Internet Governance and Policy Advocacy

Advocates for a multistakeholder approach to global Internet governance, working directly with decision-makers, courts, and international forums to protect open Internet standards, defend end-to-end encryption, and prevent digital fragmentation.

Free Online Internet Training Courses

Delivers self-paced and moderated educational courses covering Internet governance, online privacy, cybersecurity, and technical infrastructure development to empower individuals, civil society leaders, and local champions with essential digital expertise.