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We believe in a world where the Internet means opportunity.
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We believe in a world where the Internet means opportunity. We care about its future.<\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Expanding access, rebuilding trust: we empower communities while advocating for a safer, more inclusive Internet.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Expanding access, rebuilding trust: we empower communities while advocating for a safer, more inclusive Internet.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n
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We help close the digital divide.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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We support community-led networks<\/a> with resources, expertise, and advocacy to help connect those most in need.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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We help make the Internet trustworthy.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Through digital literacy, community collaboration, and advocacy, we help make the Internet safer for everyone<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n\n

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A Defining Moment for the Internet<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A Defining Moment for the Internet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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This year is the 20th anniversary of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). Over the past two decades, the WSIS framework, based on the multistakeholder approach, has helped the Internet to evolve in remarkable ways, driving positive change and expanding opportunities worldwide.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As we enter the WSIS+20 review, this milestone offers a crucial opportunity to take decisive action and shape the future of our increasingly digital society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more about Internet Governance and our vision for the future of the Internet.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2025 Internet Hall of Fame Inductees Announced<\/a><\/h3>\n
On 17 September, we celebrated the remarkable contributions of eight pioneers who were instrumental in bringing the Internet to life.<\/b>\n

Collectively, they have helped bring hundreds of millions of people online, made it possible for us to communicate across networks, and enabled people to use the Internet across languages and alphabets …<\/div><\/div>\n
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Who Runs the Internet<\/a><\/h3>\n
The Internet is a global resource. Every day, decisions about it impact who gets to use it where, how, and at what cost.<\/b>

Running the Internet with input and representation from multiple parties ensures that the Internet remains a tool that favors no one group and allows for permissionless innovation …<\/div><\/div>\n
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Beekeepers in Rural Zimbabwe Embrace Technology to Unlock Progress<\/a><\/h3>\n
Our Zimbabwe Chapter is supporting beekeepers in Marondera with skills training, hive sensors, and a user-friendly mobile app.<\/b>

By enabling beekeepers to remotely monitor hive conditions, this project is making beekeeping more affordable and supporting bee health. …<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div>