Boost Participation
Africa is at a tipping point. For it to be at the cutting edge of standards development, we need to boost Africa's participation in the Internet Engineering Task Force.
African Universities Can Help

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Stories from the field

Find out how our Chapter in Zimbabwe is using the Internet of Things to inspire kids and fight unemployment.
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Shine The Light

We want you to boost the profile of incredible women who are pushing boundaries using technology. Who do you want to #ShineTheLight on?
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Become a Volunteer

Become a member of the Internet Society and get access to learning and leadership opportunities virtually or where you live.

Events

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JANOG 38

4 - 6 July 2016
Okinawa, Japan

ION Hangzhou

14 July 2016
Hangzhou, China

IGF-USA 2016

14 July 2016
Washington, DC, United States

News

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Internet Society Elects New Chair; Seats New Board Members at Annual General Meeting

20 June 2016

The Internet Society announced that its Board of Trustees elected Gonzalo Camarillo as the new Chair during its Annual General Meeting 18-19 June 2016. It also seated new Board members who will now serve a term of three years. 

The Internet Society Urges African Policymakers to Act on Internet Opportunity

01 June 2016

The Internet Society will call for the adoption of policies and frameworks that expand access and create greater demand for the Internet during the 4th annual Africa Internet Summit (AIS) in Gaborone, Botswana.

Internet Society Board of Trustees 2016 Election Results

25 April 2016

Featured

People who connect the world
Access
Learn How You Can Help Connect The Planet
Be it high in the Himalayas or the hills of Mexico, incredible people are helping to bring connectivity to some of the world's forgotten places.
Gutemala
From the Field
Homework Help: Mayan Students Get Free Internet To Help With Schoolwork
Free Internet and computing services helps Mayan students who would otherwise have to pay to complete their homework.
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Board
Thank You Bob! Looking forward after six years on the Internet Society Board of Trustees
After six years serving on the Internet Society's Board of Trustees, Bob Hinden reminds us all what's important.
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Cybersecurity
The State of Cybersecurity in Europe - Should We Reboot?
How can we continue to build trust between the different communities in Europe for a more secure Internet?
Lucy Mbabazi
Shine The Light
Shine The Light: How One Rwandan Woman Is Helping Girls Know They CAN Rule The World
Evelyn Namara is an accomplished technologist, activist, IGF Ambassador is passionate about working with girls in ICT. Today she boosts the profile of her good friend, Lucy Mbabazi.