{"id":162293,"date":"2022-03-11T17:32:39","date_gmt":"2022-03-11T17:32:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/?post_type=resources&#038;p=162293"},"modified":"2025-07-23T17:45:24","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T17:45:24","slug":"path-to-2025","status":"publish","type":"resources","link":"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/resources\/doc\/2022\/path-to-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Path to 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accent-purple-color has-text-color\">We are the Internet Society. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accent-purple-color has-text-color\"><sup>We believe in a world where the Internet means opportunity. We care about its future.<\/sup><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <em>Path to 2025<\/em> outlines our five-year strategy to advance the Internet Society\u2019s enduring vision: The Internet is for everyone. We developed this strategy in 2019 through a comprehensive, inclusive process that involved the Board of Trustees, Internet Society leadership, staff, and our global community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Path to 2025\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/684791817?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Internet Is at a Critical Juncture<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#7e245c\" class=\"tadv-color\">The Internet has changed our society for the better.<\/span> It\u2019s accelerated the spread of ideas and innovation, making a positive impact on all aspects of our lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yet it is under threat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Conceived of more than half a century ago, no one could have anticipated its exponential growth or the revolutionary changes it would bring to our world. No one could foresee that the Internet would fuel economic growth, create millions of jobs, and enable human progress through its adoption around the globe. It now gives rise to opportunity to those who can connect\u2014and even, indirectly, to those who can\u2019t. Everyone should have access to this transformative resource. Yet nearly half the world\u2019s population is unconnected, missing out on opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Internet\u2019s underpinnings have helped it thrive\u2014and they continue to be its strength. Developed by trailblazers through an open and collaborative process, it is a resilient and flexible technology by design. But just as no one could foresee how the Internet would radically transform our lives, no one could foresee how these foundations would someday be under attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Internet empowers people to join and organize together with tools that put them in charge of their own future. But many see this promise as a dangerous, threatening, and destabilizing influence on society. Today, various interests want to own the Internet and control people\u2019s experiences on it. They are gaining ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Internet is a global medium. It relies on everyone everywhere to maintain worldwide connectivity and trust. But ideas that threaten this bedrock are making their way into legislation on nearly every continent. No matter the motivation or intent, they have the potential to create a negative domino effect, with legislators scrambling to outdo each other with ill-considered plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The very foundation of the Internet is open and collaborative. But corporate consolidation and control is rising. The Internet is at risk of splintering into shards, with user experiences controlled and directed for the benefit of the platform owners, who also clamor for regulation. This regulation smothers competition and innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These threats could change the future of the Internet as we know it, stifling the human promise, opportunity, and potential it makes possible. We must act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The next five years\u2014the path to 2025\u2014are critical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Mission<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Internet Society supports and promotes the development of the Internet as a global technical infrastructure, a resource to enrich people\u2019s lives, and a force for good in society. Our work aligns with our goals for the Internet to be open, globally connected, secure, and trustworthy. We seek collaboration with all who share these goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Together, we focus on:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Building and supporting the communities that make the Internet work;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advancing the development and application of Internet infrastructure, technologies, and open standards; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advocating for policy that is consistent with our view of the Internet. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Commitment to the Internet<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p> Everyone should have access to the Internet. Yet nearly half of the world\u2019s population still does not have Internet connectivity. These unconnected communities and individuals\u2014who live in rural, remote, and urban communities\u2014are on every continent. Each day without Internet connectivity is a day of lost opportunity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help <strong>grow the Internet<\/strong>, we work to close the digital divide. We bring together the people and technology needed to give everyone the access they want. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In just a few decades, the Internet has become a critical resource offering those with access virtually infinite opportunities to innovate and work together for the collective good. This did not happen by accident. The Internet owes its strength, resilience, and success to its open architecture. It was built to be built upon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To <strong>make the Internet stronger<\/strong>, 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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-purple-color has-text-color\"><strong>To support our mission, to achieve the open, globally connected, secure and trustworthy Internet we believe in, and to make the Internet bigger and stronger by 2025, we center our efforts around three pillars: Build, Promote, and Defend.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Build the Internet<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-depth-blue-color has-text-color\"><strong>Extend the Internet to communities who do not have it and need it most.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By 2025, we will have built and extended connectivity to 50 communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs uagb-block-67f679d8 uagb-tabs__wrap uagb-tabs__vstyle6-desktop uagb-tabs__vstyle6-tablet uagb-tabs__vstyle6-mobile\" data-tab-active=\"0\"><ul class=\"uagb-tabs__panel uagb-tabs__align-left\" role=\"tablist\"><li class=\"uagb-tab uagb-tabs__active\" role=\"none\"><a href=\"#uagb-tabs__tab0\" class=\"uagb-tabs-list uagb-tabs__icon-position-left\" data-tab=\"0\" role=\"tab\"><div>By \u201cextend\u201d we mean:<\/div><\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-tab \" role=\"none\"><a href=\"#uagb-tabs__tab1\" class=\"uagb-tabs-list uagb-tabs__icon-position-left\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\"><div>By communities who \u201cdo not have it\u201d we mean:<\/div><\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-tab \" role=\"none\"><a href=\"#uagb-tabs__tab2\" class=\"uagb-tabs-list uagb-tabs__icon-position-left\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\"><div>By \u201cneed it most\u201d we mean:<\/div><\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"uagb-tabs__body-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs-child uagb-tabs__body-container uagb-inner-tab-0\" aria-labelledby=\"uagb-tabs__tab0\">\n<p class=\"has-18-font-size\">We have directly built and brought connectivity to 50 communities [or countries] through our projects by training, funding, and developing local partners to sustain, scale, and enable local connectivity, network growth, and to facilitate and increase local traffic exchange.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs-child uagb-tabs__body-container uagb-inner-tab-1\" aria-labelledby=\"uagb-tabs__tab1\">\n<p class=\"has-18-font-size\">The geographic area in question either is not connected at all, has limited local capacity, or poor connectivity (in reliability, throughput, or both) that limits access and use. Acceptable locally exchanged connectivity is available with 99% up-time at line speeds of 100Mbs (in the aggregate).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs-child uagb-tabs__body-container uagb-inner-tab-2\" aria-labelledby=\"uagb-tabs__tab2\">\n<p class=\"has-18-font-size\">The geographical area (rural, remote, or urban) contains people who desire the connectivity, will see significant socioeconomic change from connectivity, where a local champion exists or can be cultivated, and where the population trends indicate that the population will be sufficient to support the service at commercially viable prices for the next 20 years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Promote the Internet<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-depth-blue-color has-text-color\"><strong>Promote the Internet model of networking as the preferred model.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By 2025, the Internet model of networking will be dominant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs uagb-block-f663319e uagb-tabs__wrap uagb-tabs__vstyle6-desktop uagb-tabs__vstyle6-tablet uagb-tabs__vstyle6-mobile\" data-tab-active=\"0\"><ul class=\"uagb-tabs__panel uagb-tabs__align-left\" role=\"tablist\"><li class=\"uagb-tab uagb-tabs__active\" role=\"none\"><a href=\"#uagb-tabs__tab0\" class=\"uagb-tabs-list uagb-tabs__icon-position-left\" data-tab=\"0\" role=\"tab\"><div>By \u201cInternet model of networking\u201d we mean networks that:<\/div><\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-tab \" role=\"none\"><a href=\"#uagb-tabs__tab1\" class=\"uagb-tabs-list uagb-tabs__icon-position-left\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\"><div>By \u201cdominant model\u201d we mean:<\/div><\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"uagb-tabs__body-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs-child uagb-tabs__body-container uagb-inner-tab-0\" aria-labelledby=\"uagb-tabs__tab0\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-18-font-size\">\n<li>Use open Internet protocols for interoperability and data exchange<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Permit an indeterminate number of networks to interconnect through a standards-defined routing infrastructure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allow applications to operate globally without the need for special provisions or permissions in the network<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enable new operators to join the network without relationships with all parties in the system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs-child uagb-tabs__body-container uagb-inner-tab-1\" aria-labelledby=\"uagb-tabs__tab1\">\n<p class=\"has-18-font-size\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\">The fundamental characteristics of the Internet (as above) are perceived as positive and generally accepted by changemakers, decision-makers, operators, and mainstream media. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-depth-blue-color has-text-color\"><strong>Convince leading governments of the world to adopt policies that favor the Internet model and improve Internet connectivity. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By 2025, leading governments of the world will have adopted policies that \u201cfavor\u201d the Internet model and improved Internet connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs uagb-block-30c70f55 uagb-tabs__wrap uagb-tabs__vstyle6-desktop uagb-tabs__vstyle6-tablet uagb-tabs__vstyle6-mobile\" data-tab-active=\"0\"><ul class=\"uagb-tabs__panel uagb-tabs__align-left\" role=\"tablist\"><li class=\"uagb-tab uagb-tabs__active\" role=\"none\"><a href=\"#uagb-tabs__tab0\" class=\"uagb-tabs-list uagb-tabs__icon-position-left\" data-tab=\"0\" role=\"tab\"><div>By \u201cInternet model\u201d we mean:<\/div><\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-tab \" role=\"none\"><a href=\"#uagb-tabs__tab1\" class=\"uagb-tabs-list uagb-tabs__icon-position-left\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\"><div>By \u201cInternet connectivity\u201d we mean:<\/div><\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"uagb-tabs__body-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs-child uagb-tabs__body-container uagb-inner-tab-0\" aria-labelledby=\"uagb-tabs__tab0\">\n<p class=\"has-18-font-size\">(see above)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs-child uagb-tabs__body-container uagb-inner-tab-1\" aria-labelledby=\"uagb-tabs__tab1\">\n<p class=\"has-18-font-size\">(see Build)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-depth-blue-color has-text-color\"><strong>Promote the deployment of technologies and protocols that secure the interconnection of independent networks.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By 2025, security technologies promoted by the Internet Society will have provided resiliency, stability, availability, confidentiality, and integrity for networks that want to interconnect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs uagb-block-045f5fda uagb-tabs__wrap uagb-tabs__vstyle6-desktop uagb-tabs__vstyle6-tablet uagb-tabs__vstyle6-mobile\" data-tab-active=\"0\"><ul class=\"uagb-tabs__panel uagb-tabs__align-left\" role=\"tablist\"><li class=\"uagb-tab uagb-tabs__active\" role=\"none\"><a href=\"#uagb-tabs__tab0\" class=\"uagb-tabs-list uagb-tabs__icon-position-left\" data-tab=\"0\" role=\"tab\"><div>By \u201cpromote deployment\u201d we mean:<\/div><\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"uagb-tabs__body-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs-child uagb-tabs__body-container uagb-inner-tab-0\" aria-labelledby=\"uagb-tabs__tab0\">\n<p class=\"has-18-font-size\">Convene relevant stakeholders to accelerate the acceptance and implementation of practices or approaches that further the technologies above. In some cases, this may mean funding or incubating technologies, and measuring their efficacy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Defend the Internet<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-depth-blue-color has-text-color\"><strong>Shape the policies of leading governments in favor of the growth of independent networks, which are free to interconnect.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By 2025, leading governments of the world have adopted policies that favor the growth of independent networks, which are free to interconnect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs uagb-block-82c5f2bb uagb-tabs__wrap uagb-tabs__vstyle6-desktop uagb-tabs__vstyle6-tablet uagb-tabs__vstyle6-mobile\" data-tab-active=\"0\"><ul class=\"uagb-tabs__panel uagb-tabs__align-left\" role=\"tablist\"><li class=\"uagb-tab uagb-tabs__active\" role=\"none\"><a href=\"#uagb-tabs__tab0\" class=\"uagb-tabs-list uagb-tabs__icon-position-left\" data-tab=\"0\" role=\"tab\"><div>By \u201cindependent networks\u201d we mean:<\/div><\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"uagb-tabs__body-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs-child uagb-tabs__body-container uagb-inner-tab-0\" aria-labelledby=\"uagb-tabs__tab0\">\n<p class=\"has-18-font-size\">Networks where applications are independent of the network, and that interconnect according to the Internet model.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-depth-blue-color has-text-color\"><strong>Counter attempts by leading governments to undermine encryption. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By 2025, we will have countered attempts by at least three leading governments to undermine encryption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-depth-blue-color has-text-color\"><strong>Defend against shutdowns by increasing cross-border connectivity and resiliency.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By 2025, we will have defended against shutdowns in six countries by increasing cross-border connectivity and resiliency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs uagb-block-156ebeec uagb-tabs__wrap uagb-tabs__vstyle6-desktop uagb-tabs__vstyle6-tablet uagb-tabs__vstyle6-mobile\" data-tab-active=\"0\"><ul class=\"uagb-tabs__panel uagb-tabs__align-left\" role=\"tablist\"><li class=\"uagb-tab uagb-tabs__active\" role=\"none\"><a href=\"#uagb-tabs__tab0\" class=\"uagb-tabs-list uagb-tabs__icon-position-left\" data-tab=\"0\" role=\"tab\"><div>By \u201cdefended against shutdowns in six countries\u201d we mean:<\/div><\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"uagb-tabs__body-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs-child uagb-tabs__body-container uagb-inner-tab-0\" aria-labelledby=\"uagb-tabs__tab0\">\n<p class=\"has-18-font-size\">We have caused six countries that had limited cross-border Internet connectivity and resiliency to have become more interconnected to the global infrastructure, and to have created the conditions to be more integrated into the global Internet economy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Together with Our Global Community<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Internet\u2019s resilience is a reflection of the people who developed it\u2014and the people who work to strengthen it and keep it growing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Internet Society community is made up of people everywhere who care about the Internet. Working together, we apply our diverse experiences, knowledge, and passion so humankind can benefit from the Internet. No matter what a person\u2019s background is, there are opportunities to get involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Iconography-Multistakeholder-Dark-RGB-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-121931 size-thumbnail\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Iconography-Multistakeholder-Dark-RGB-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Iconography-Multistakeholder-Dark-RGB-450x450.png 450w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Iconography-Multistakeholder-Dark-RGB-250x250.png 250w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Iconography-Multistakeholder-Dark-RGB.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><strong><span style=\"color:#7e245c\" class=\"tadv-color\">Board of Trustees<\/span><\/strong>: Elected or selected stakeholder\/ community representatives who value our mission, steering us in the right direction. Internet Society\u2019s Board of Trustees provides strategic direction, oversight, inspiration, support, and advice in pursuit of Internet Society\u2019s mission.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Iconography-Global-RGB-Dark.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71536 size-thumbnail\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Iconography-Global-RGB-Dark.png 600w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Iconography-Global-RGB-Dark-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Iconography-Global-RGB-Dark-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Iconography-Global-RGB-Dark-250x250.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><span style=\"color:#7e245c\" class=\"tadv-color\"><strong>Chapters<\/strong><\/span>: Legally independent entities which form local communities and take on a variety of programs and activities like educational events, community programs, public policy programs, networking events, and others consistent with our mission.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Iconography-Conversation-Dark-RGB.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-162321 size-thumbnail\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Iconography-Conversation-Dark-RGB.png 600w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Iconography-Conversation-Dark-RGB-450x450.png 450w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Iconography-Conversation-Dark-RGB-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Iconography-Conversation-Dark-RGB-250x250.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong><span style=\"color:#7e245c\" class=\"tadv-color\">Special Interest Groups and Standing Groups<\/span><\/strong>: Groups of Internet Society members who collaborate on topics and themes for which they share a common interest and\/or expertise in view of advancing the Internet Society\u2019s mission.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"601\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Iconography-Education-Dark-RGB.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-162324 size-thumbnail\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Iconography-Education-Dark-RGB.png 601w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Iconography-Education-Dark-RGB-450x450.png 450w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Iconography-Education-Dark-RGB-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Iconography-Education-Dark-RGB-250x250.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><span style=\"color:#7e245c\" class=\"tadv-color\"><strong>Organization Members<\/strong><\/span>: Organizations that share an interest and belief in the Internet Society\u2019s mission and pay annual membership dues.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Iconography-Grants_arrow-Dark-RGB.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-162318 size-thumbnail\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Iconography-Grants_arrow-Dark-RGB.png 600w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Iconography-Grants_arrow-Dark-RGB-450x450.png 450w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Iconography-Grants_arrow-Dark-RGB-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Iconography-Grants_arrow-Dark-RGB-250x250.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><span style=\"color:#7e245c\" class=\"tadv-color\"><strong>Donors<\/strong><\/span>: Active supporters of our cause who provide financial contributions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" height=\"127\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Inclusion-e1640273181427.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-162327 size-thumbnail\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong><span style=\"color:#7e245c\" class=\"tadv-color\">Partners<\/span><\/strong>: Organizations that partner with the Internet Society out of shared interests in support of our mission.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/economy-icon.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-162332 size-thumbnail\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><strong><span style=\"color:#7e245c\" class=\"tadv-color\">Staff<\/span><\/strong>: Employees who apply their expertise, knowledge, and experience for an Internet for everyone.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Icon_Take_Action_RGB_dark-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-139331 size-thumbnail\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><strong><span style=\"color:#7e245c\" class=\"tadv-color\">Followers<\/span><\/strong>: Influencers who spread awareness about the importance of what we do.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Iconography-Leadership-Dark-RGB.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-125750 size-thumbnail\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Iconography-Leadership-Dark-RGB.png 600w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Iconography-Leadership-Dark-RGB-450x450.png 450w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Iconography-Leadership-Dark-RGB-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Iconography-Leadership-Dark-RGB-250x250.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><strong><span style=\"color:#7e245c\" class=\"tadv-color\">Individual Members<\/span><\/strong>: Individuals who share the Internet Society\u2019s commitment to our mission.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Building a Healthy, Resilient, and Sustainable Organization<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure the Internet Society is able to deliver on its mission and this 2025 strategy in a sustainable way, we will also focus on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Strengthening public support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cultivating an accountable and effective Board of Trustees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthening the Internet Society\u2019s reputation and influence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Growing and mobilizing Internet Champions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creating meaningful opportunities for our community and supporters to take action and contribute to our mission and impact<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Developing staff expertise and deepening our commitment to living our core values<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"values\">Championing the Internet<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover background-image-fallback-black has-neutral-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-66945a6e6d8deae3acb442b28dded26d\" style=\"min-height:300px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-162315\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Medium-Core_Values_C_1920x1080.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Medium-Core_Values_C_1920x1080.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Medium-Core_Values_C_1920x1080-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Medium-Core_Values_C_1920x1080-768x432.jpg 768w, 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