{"id":233454,"date":"2025-11-14T17:09:27","date_gmt":"2025-11-14T17:09:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/?page_id=233454"},"modified":"2025-12-04T18:27:50","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T18:27:50","slug":"community","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/community\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Community"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Our vast and diverse community of over 150,000 volunteers and 80 organizations makes real change around the world.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This extraordinary community works locally, regionally, and globally to advance our vision of an open, globally connected, secure, and trustworthy Internet for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Individual Members<\/h4><\/div>

Our individual members play a key role in advancing our vision by contributing to community-led projects. They participate in events, advocacy campaigns, and empowerment initiatives.<\/p>

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Chapters<\/h4><\/div>

Our chapters do great work (across six continents!) to meet the needs of their communities. They educate and raise awareness about Internet-related issues, build local capacity, and foster community collaboration.<\/p>

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Special Interest Groups (SIGs) and Standing Groups (SGs)<\/h4><\/div>

Our SIGs and SGs bring like-minded Internet Society members together to work on Internet-related issues that matter most to them. Any individual or chapter member can join a SIG or SG.<\/p>

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Organization Members<\/h4><\/div>

Organization members are companies, non-profits, academic institutions, and governmental organizations that share our mission and work with us to help grow and strengthen the Internet for everyone.<\/p>

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Fellows<\/h4><\/div>

Our fellows are Internet champions at all stages of their careers. Through our structured programs, fellows develop their potential, grow their knowledge, and gain access to tools and communities to help them thrive.<\/p>

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Alumni<\/h4><\/div>

Our alumni network is an interactive community of Internet champions. Graduates of our leadership, policy, technical, and learning programs make up this dynamic and diverse group.<\/p>

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\u201cThe Internet Society has consistently demonstrated the transformative power of community, inspiring me through its efforts to build vibrant, empowered networks of individuals. Their work not only energizes community members but positions them as the driving force behind meaningful change.\u201d<\/div>