Internet Society Foundation

🤔 When you think of the Internet, what is the first word that comes to your mind? 🌎 We asked our team to define the Internet in a single word.  🌐 And what about you? What word do you most associate with the Internet? 👉 Share with us in the comments!  #InternetForEveryone

🌍 Did you know that over 2.6 billion people worldwide are unconnected? To put that into perspective, it's like 29 World Cup Finals worth of people without Internet access! 🌐 The Internet Society Foundation is working to change that. 👉 Know more at: isocfoundation.org #InternetForEveryone #DigitalInclusion #ConnectivityMatters

✨ Grantee Highlight ✨ 🌍 The Kyleview Community Network is bridging the digital divide in Zimbabwe (Masvingo District), expanding affordable Internet access. 🌐 The project provides connectivity to underserved areas, empowers residents as digital content creators and entrepreneurs, and drives opportunities in e-learning, e-health, and e-commerce. It also serves as a hands-on training hub for other community networks in Zimbabwe. Supported by the Connecting the Unconnected funding program from the Internet Society and the Internet Society Foundation, this sustainable, community-driven project catalyzes digital and economic growth, offering a blueprint for expanding community networks across Zimbabwe. Learn more about this initiative: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gZiSEfx8 🔗 https://zcni.org/ Joseph Bishi #InternetForEveryone #ConnectingTheUnconnected #DigitalInclusion #CommunityNetworks #Zimbabwe #Connectivity

🌐 The Internet is for Everyone! Everywhere and in Every Language. 🌎 We’re a global community of changemakers dedicated to building a more inclusive and accessible Internet where everyone can thrive. 👉 Discover more at isocfoundation.org #InternetForEveryone

When Mental Health Meets the Internet: Rethinking Online Therapy The way mental health care is accessed and delivered is rapidly changing. From video calls to apps and AI-powered chatbots, online platforms are transforming therapy.    👉 But what does this mean for those providing care?    On this World Mental Health Day, we feature an interview with researcher Livia Garofalo from the Data & Society Research Institute (USA). The researcher discusses her study “Doing the Work: Therapeutic Labor, Teletherapy, and the Platformization of Mental Health Care” which explores how therapists are adapting to the digital shift.    🌐 Supported by the Internet Society Foundation’s Research Grant Program, Livia Garofalo’s work highlights the impact and challenges for providers delivering care and the reshaping of the future of digital mental health care.     Explore her insights in our Future of the Internet Research Interview Series: https://lnkd.in/dTXQ3cDk   https://lnkd.in/dyFdi3Qy #WorldMentalHealthDay #DigitalTherapy #Health #InternetForEveryone

Announcing the 2025 SCILLS Program Grantees to enhance digital inclusion in 6 countries 🇧🇩🇧🇷🇨🇴🇬🇭🇮🇩🇸🇳 The Internet Society Foundation is excited to share that 11 projects in six countries—Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Ghana, Indonesia, and Senegal—have been awarded funding through the SCILLS Grant Program. 🌐 These innovative, community-driven projects will help people gain Internet skills to expand economic inclusion and increase educational opportunities, supporting long-term digital transformation. 👏 Congratulations to all the awardees! 👉 Learn more about our newest grant partners: https://lnkd.in/d5RpB_e4 TechSoup Teach For Bangladesh EMpower—The Emerging Markets Foundation Instituto de Referência em Internet e Sociedade MegaEdu MAKAIA Fundación Capital Generation Ghana BRI Research Institute Digital Promise CTIC Dakar - Incubateur de Startups TIC Synergie pour l'Éducation au Numérique et aux Médias/SENUM #InternetForEveryone #SCILLS #DigitalSkills #Inclusion #Grants #Funding

✨ Grantee Highlight ✨ 🇺🇬 Expanding Internet Access for Learning in Uganda 🌍 The Research and Education Network for Uganda RENU is implementing a project to revitalize the metro eduroam deployment nationwide. 📶 With support from the Internet Society Foundation BOLT Grant Program, this project aims to expand off-campus access by deploying RENU-owned Wi-Fi in student hostels and commercial buildings across multiple districts. By decreasing dependence on third-party providers and implementing solar-powered routers along with modern wireless technologies, RENU is providing more reliable, energy-efficient, and consistent Internet access. 🌐 RENU-owned Wi-Fi offers students and staff free, reliable Internet access outside university campuses, supporting learning, research, and collaboration from hostels, residences, and common areas. 👉 This is not only an infrastructure upgrade but also a way to build a stronger, more inclusive digital future for education and research throughout Uganda. #InternetForEveryone #InternetForEducation #Uganda #DigitalInclusion #Grants

🌍 Over 2.6 billion people still lack Internet access. That’s roughly one out of every three people worldwide. 📲 Connectivity is crucial. The Internet Society Foundation is working to bridge the digital divide and ensure no one is left offline. 🔗 Know more at: isocfoundation.org #InternetForEveryone

🇨🇴 Women entrepreneurs in Colombia are leading the way in bridging the digital divide, transforming their lives, businesses, and communities with the power of connectivity. 🌎 Thanks to Colnodo and Fundación PLAN, with the support of the Internet Society Foundation’s SCILLS grant program, women entrepreneurs are expanding their businesses, building economic autonomy, and inspiring future generations. At the same time, they are transforming Internet access into opportunities for equity, resilience, and digital education for young people. 🌐 Together, these initiatives show how connectivity, culture, and community can spark lasting change. 🔗 Learn more about these grantee projects:   👉 Juanchaco and Ladrilleros, Buenaventura: https://lnkd.in/dWez2Dxh   👉 Villa Rica, Cauca: https://lnkd.in/d5J9XcyY     #InternetForEveryone #DigitalEquity #Empowerment #CommunityImpact #Colombia