Internet Society
The Internet is for Everyone
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Mission
The Internet Society supports and promotes the development of the Internet as a global technical infrastructure, a resource to enrich peoples 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. Together, we focus on: Building and supporting the communities that make the Internet work; Advancing the development and application of Internet infrastructure, technologies, and open standards; and advocating for policy that is consistent with our view of the Internet.
Ruling year
1994
President & Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Andrew Sullivan
Main address
11710 Plaza America Drive Suite 400
Reston, VA 20190 USA
EIN
54-1650477
NTEE code
Alliance/Advocacy Organizations (W01)
Research Institutes and/or Public Policy Analysis (W05)
Fund Raising and/or Fund Distribution (W12)
IRS filing requirement
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Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
We focus on the development of the Internet as a critical global technical infrastructure, working to ensure it can be a resource to enrich peoples lives, and a force for good in society.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
We help grow the Internet.
One-third of the worlds population isn't connected. We are committed to closing the digital divide by bringing together the people and technology needed to give everyone the access they want. This includes:
- Connecting the Unconnected
- Fostering Sustainable Peering Infrastructure
- Measuring the Internet
We make the Internet stronger.
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. This includes:
- Countering Internet Threats
- Defending the Internet in the United Nations
- Extending Encryption
- Guiding Constructive Internet Policy
- Helping Shape Internet Legal Precedent
- Sharing Cutting Edge Knowledge
- Securing Global Routing
We shape the Internet of the future.
We are a global movement that champions an Internet of hope, opportunity, and celebrates humanity. But Internet access is no longer a luxury. It is a virtual lifeline. Be part of the solution. This includes:
- Leadership Programs: Early Career Fellowship and Mid Career Fellowship
- Policy Programs: Youth Ambassador Program and Policymaker Program
- Learning
- Alumni Network
Where we work
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of individuals attending community events or trainings
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We shape the Internet of the future.
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Increasing
Communities with improved digital equality through extension of the Internet
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We help grow the Internet.
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Advocacy actions improving public awareness in over 60 countries
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We make the Internet stronger.
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Innovative and publically available resources developed to improve public understanding
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We make the Internet stronger.
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Amicus briefs filed to empower the legal community
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We make the Internet stronger.
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Countries with growth of local traffic enabling affordable internet connectivity
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We help grow the Internet.
Type of Metric
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Increasing
Our Sustainable Development Goals
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Goals & Strategy
Reports and documents
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Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Our vision is for an open, globally connected, secure, and trustworthy Internet for everyone.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Working with local chapters, policymakers, and technical experts worldwide, we help build, promote, and defend the Internet. There is an Internet Society member on almost every continent.
The Internet Society is made up of:
90,000+ individual members
87 organization members
129 chapters and special interest groups
With our global community and local champions, we work on the ground to reduce barriers to access, make the Internet faster and cheaper, and advocate for the right policies so it can grow.
We equip people to protect the Internet's foundation and advocate for the tools that keep it secure and trusted.
We have trained a global network of Internet champions shaping the Internet of the future. We offer free courses
and leadership, policy, and technical programs to empower people with the right skills and knowledge.
Weve formed strategic partnerships with other international organizations made up of governments, private companies, academic institutions, and technical communities to grow and strengthen the Internet for future generations.
We celebrate innovation and fresh thinking by awarding efforts that support the Internet and the
positive difference it can make.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Internet Society
Board of directorsas of 03/29/2024
Ted Hardie
Cisco
Term: 2023 - 2026
Olufunke Baruwa
Ramanou Biaou
Brian Haberman
Victor Kuarsingh
Barry Leiba
Luis Martinez
Charles Mok
Caleb Ogundele
Robert Pepper
Jon Peterson
Andrew Sullivan
(ex-officio)
Laura Thomson
Sagarika Wickramasekera
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
