Internet Society Foundation

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The Internet Society Foundation exists to support the positive difference the Internet can make to people everywhere.

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For years, teachers at Biyem-Assi Primary School in Yaoundé, Cameroon, taught without digital resources, facing a digital divide caused by insufficient technological infrastructure and Internet access, which limited students' opportunities and made teachers' work difficult.

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With support from the Internet Society Foundation, in collaboration with Internet Society Cameroon, local partner Protege QV, the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), and student-led NGO AUCOOP, this project empowered the school community by creating digital spaces and providing ICT training.

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For years, teachers at Biyem-Assi Primary School in Yaoundé, Cameroon, taught without digital resources, facing a digital divide caused by insufficient technological infrastructure and Internet access, which limited students' opportunities and made teachers' work difficult.

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But that "digital silence" is now a thing of the past, thanks to the Internet Society Spain Catalonia Chapter project, which equipped two brand-new computer labs with 30 refurbished laptops, installed more than 50 meters of Ethernet cable, and set up reliable Wi-Fi and surge protection.

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👉 What is the Common Good Cyber Fund? 🌐 The Common Good Cyber Fund (CGCF) strengthens global cybersecurity by supporting nonprofit organizations that provide critical services that underpin the Internet’s core infrastructure and protect civil society actors at high risk.

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👉 What is the Common Good Cyber Fund? 🌐 The Common Good Cyber Fund (CGCF) strengthens global cybersecurity by supporting nonprofit organizations that provide critical services that underpin the Internet’s core infrastructure and protect civil society actors at high risk.

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👩‍💻 CGCF addresses the persistent underfunding of essential cybersecurity capabilities. Created by the Internet Society, in close collaboration with the Common Good Cyber Ecosystem Committee and a Strategic Advisory Committee, funded by a mix of donors, governments, and philanthropic partners.

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They are doing critical work, but often under-resourced. That’s why the Internet Society created the Common Good Cyber Fund, in collaboration with the Common Good Cyber Ecosystem Committee and Strategic Advisory Committee, funded by a mix of donors, including governments and philanthropic partners.

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International Girls in ICT Day 👧🏻 👩🏽‍💻Today, we aren’t just celebrating girls who use technology. We are celebrating the girls who are shaping the digital future. 🌍 At the Internet Society Foundation, we believe the Internet is for everyone. #GirlsInICT #DigitalInclusion #InternetForEveryone

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👉The 2026 Research Grant Program is now open for applications! 🔗Learn more and apply: www.isocfoundation.org/2026/04/appl... #Research #Grants #Internet #InternetForEveryone

isocfoundation.orgApplications Open for the Research Grant Program | Internet Society FoundationThe Internet Society Foundation is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the Research Grant Program, which supports innovative research that deepens the understanding of the Internet and...
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2025 was a transformative year. Together with our global community, we connected the unconnected, supported communities, advocated for online safety and Internet governance, and more. Check out our 2025 Annual Report to learn more about our work: www.isocfoundation.org/about/2025-a...

isocfoundation.org2025 Annual Report | Internet Society Foundation2025 Annual Report The Internet changes lives-but only when people can access it and use it safely.    The Internet Society and the Internet Society Foundation operate as complementary parts of a sing...
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🌍✨ International Women’s Day This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the Digitruck Salone project in Sierra Leone, which is opening digital doors for rural women and girls. 🔗 https://www.isocfoundation.org/story/digitruck-salone-project-opening-digital-doors-for-rural-women-and-girls/

isocfoundation.orgDigitruck Salone Project: Opening Digital Doors for Rural Women and Girls | Internet Society FoundationThe reality of life for the rural majority in Sierra Leone is often defined by digital exclusion. Poverty remains significantly higher in non-urban areas, and national Internet connectivity stands at just 18% based on recent figures from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and GSMA (2022–2023). These barriers leave rural populations disconnected from the social and…
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❗ The 2026 Sustainable Peering Infrastructure Grant Program is now open for applications. 🌐 The program supports Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) and peering infrastructure initiatives that help strengthen local Internet ecosystems, improve affordability and reliability, and keep traffic local.

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❗ The 2026 Sustainable Peering Infrastructure Grant Program is now open for applications. 🌐 The program supports Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) and peering infrastructure initiatives that help strengthen local Internet ecosystems, improve affordability and reliability, and keep traffic local.

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👉 24 New Projects Advancing Peering and Interconnection Worldwide 🌐 The Internet Society and the Internet Society Foundation are thrilled to share 24 new projects worldwide focused on peering and community-led Internet Exchange Points (IXPs).

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👏 Congratulations to all the awardees! 🔗 Know more about the new grantee partners: www.isocfoundation.org/.../introduc... #InternetForEveryone #SustainablePeering #IXPs #Grants #Funding

isocfoundation.orgIntroducing the 2025 Sustainable Peering Infrastructure grantees | Internet Society FoundationThe 2025 Sustainable Peering Infrastructure (SPI) Grant Program has selected 24 grantees working to strengthen peering and interconnection in their local and regional contexts. To advance the Internet...
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Introducing the new Common Good Cyber Fund grant program 🛜 Cyberattacks are rising in frequency, sophistication, and harm, disproportionately targeting civil society organizations, journalists, human rights defenders, dissidents, and vulnerable communities.

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🤝CGCF was launched by the Internet Society, in close collaboration with the Common Good Cyber Ecosystem Committee and a Strategic Advisory Committee, and is funded by a mix of donors, including governments, philanthropic partners, and the Internet Society.

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Following a successful pilot cycle in 2025, the open call for applications will launch in June 2026. 🔗Learn what the CGCF grant program supports, who can apply, and how to prepare for the open call: ow.ly/VFBq50Yl9gV #CommonGoodCyberFund #Cybersecurity #DigitalSecurity

ow.lyA New Global Grant Program Supporting Cybersecurity Nonprofits | Internet Society FoundationThe Common Good Cyber Fund focuses on building a resilient, sustainable ecosystem of global nonprofit organizations working in cybersecurity.
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Introducing the new Common Good Cyber Fund grant program 🛜 Cyberattacks are rising in frequency, sophistication, and harm, disproportionately targeting civil society organizations, journalists, human rights defenders, dissidents, and vulnerable communities.

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🌐The CGCF strengthens global cybersecurity by supporting nonprofit organizations that deliver critical services underpinning the Internet’s core infrastructure and protecting civil society actors at high risk. The Fund addresses the persistent underfunding of essential cybersecurity capabilities.