The Internet changes lives. It opens up opportunities for people like Innocent and so many more. For those of us with access, the Internet has become woven into the fabric of our lives. We use it for everything. And for the third of the world without access, they are being left even farther behind.
In 2024, the Internet Society Board of Trustees adopted our Strategy 2030, laying out a five-year vision with two strategic goals:
- People everywhere have access to affordable, reliable, and resilient Internet
- People everywhere have an Internet experience that is safe, secure, and protects them online.
The focus on people is critical. We must remember that every encrypted connection helps protect someone’s private information. Every new Internet exchange point adds resilience that ensures that a business remains online. Every new community network unlocks opportunities for a child or a family in that community. Our work may involve technology, but ultimately, it is about changing people’s lives for the better.
The following Action Plans for both the Internet Society and Internet Society Foundation outline our priorities in 2025, the first year of our five-year strategy. These priorities demonstrate our collective ambition to ensure that the Internet is a resource that enriches people’s lives and is a force for good in society.
We can’t do this alone – it will take all of us. If we are to achieve our vision that the Internet is for everyone, we need to unite to be the voice that the Internet needs. Please join us in making these action plans a reality!
