Internet Society Foundation

The Internet Society Foundation exists to support the positive difference the Internet can make to people everywhere. It promotes the development of the Internet as a global technical infrastructure, a resource to enrich people's lives, and a force for good in society.

At the Internet Society Foundation, they focus on funding initiatives that strengthen the Internet in function and reach so that it can effectively serve all people. Their work advances the vision of the Internet Society (ISOC): The Internet is For Everyone.

To this end, they support efforts to ensure that the Internet is open, globally-connected, secure, and trustworthy. They champion the use of the network as a critical technical infrastructure that can bring communities better education, healthcare and economic opportunity among other important areas of focus. They believe that by working together, they can use the Internet to shape a better future for them all and positively impact humanity worldwide.

Vision: The Internet is for everyone.

Mission: The Internet Society Foundation champions ideas and enables communities to unlock the Internet's potential to tackle the world’s evolving challenges.

Values

• They are bold. They are unafraid to take on new challenges, seek unique solutions, and blaze their own trail.
• They act with integrity. They do what is right even when it is not easy, hold themselves and others to a high standard, and choose honesty above all else.
• They are committed. They prioritize their grantees' success and sustainability, their team members' well-being and growth, and making a true difference for people and the planet.
• They are inclusive. They seek out worldwide opportunities to advance ideas and they foster strength in diversity.