Internet Society

Mission

The Internet Society supports and 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.

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

Highlights of Activities:

To help achieve our mission, the Internet Society:

• Facilitates open development of standards, protocols, administration, and the technical infrastructure of the Internet.
• Supports education in developing countries specifically, and wherever the need exists.
• Promotes professional development and builds community to foster participation and leadership in areas important to the evolution of the Internet.
• Provides reliable information about the Internet.
• Provides forums for discussion of issues that affect Internet evolution, development and use in technical, commercial, societal, and other contexts.
• Fosters an environment for international cooperation, community, and a culture that enables self-governance to work.
• Serves as a focal point for cooperative efforts to promote the Internet as a positive tool to benefit all people throughout the world.
• Provides management and coordination for on-strategy initiatives and outreach efforts in humanitarian, educational, societal, and other contexts.