By Gustavo Streger The gender digital divide refers to the significant gap or inequalities between men’s and women’s access to and use of Information and communication technologies (ICTs). This gap is driven by various factors, including economic inequalities, limited access to devices, insufficient Internet connectivity, cultural barriers, and a lack of digital skills, among others.…
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The Internet Society Foundation is delighted to announce grant funding to 13 projects in six countries to promote educational and economic opportunities through more knowledgeable and skillful Internet use. In its fifth year of operation, the Strengthening Communities, Improving Lives and Livelihoods (SCILLS) program continues to support organizations with strong relationships with the communities they serve…
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We are pleased to announce 10 new grantees in the 2024 Connecting the Unconnected funding program. This program supports communities and organizations working to build and expand Internet infrastructure in rural, remote, and low-income communities with the goal of connecting people to the Internet through community networks, municipal networks, cooperatives, and other forms of complementary…
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A new research report by the Global Digital Inclusion Partnership (GDIP), Connected Resilience: Gendered Experiences of Meaningful Connectivity through a Global Pandemic, examines the challenges and opportunities in achieving gender digital inclusion, especially following the COVID-19 pandemic. The research study supported by the Internet Society Foundation draws on women’s experiences from nine countries in the Global…
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We are proud to announce the opening of our 2024 application cycle for the Research Grant Program. This program offers grants of up to US$500,000 to support researchers worldwide examining the future and sustainability of the Internet. We encourage independent researchers, non-profit organizations, and public research institutions worldwide to submit proposals that explore the following…
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Around the world, our grant partners work daily to drive positive change in their communities through the Internet. From connecting more people to the Internet to encouraging dialogue on Internet governance – they engage in a range of activities that contribute to building a more inclusive and accessible Internet for everyone. We’re excited to showcase…
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We are now three years into the SCILLS program (with 20 grantee partners in the 2023-2025 cohort) in six strategic focus countries. At the end of November 2023, we went to Sao Paulo to host the first in-person kick-off grantee gathering. Bringing together eight partner organizations from Colombia and Brazil,[1] the ISOC Brazil and Colombia…
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We are the Internet Society Foundation, and we believe the Internet can make a positive difference for people everywhere—as a resource that enriches people’s lives. Our philanthropic efforts enable communities around the world to enrich their lives though the Internet. We’ve expanded Internet access to those who need it, helped build Internet resiliency, promoted digital…
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Eunante Pierre is a mother from the commune of Baradères, Nippes, Haiti. Previously, for Eunante, making a simple phone call to her children in the United States or connecting with family members required her to make an arduous trek to the top of a mountain while fending off mosquitoes in the scorching sun. These daily…
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The Internet Society Foundation is delighted to announce grant funding to 20 projects in six countries to promote digital inclusion through the Strengthening Communities, Improving Lives and Livelihoods (SCILLS) program. Established in 2020, the SCILLS program aims to support economic growth and educational opportunities by empowering individuals and communities to leverage the Internet for educational…
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