{"id":2403,"date":"2017-05-26T13:56:16","date_gmt":"2017-05-26T17:56:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/?page_id=2403"},"modified":"2025-12-18T17:47:04","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T17:47:04","slug":"our-work","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/our-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Work"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-none uagb-columns__stack-tablet uagb-columns__valign-top uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-70afd3e2 uagb-columns__columns-1 uagb-columns__max_width-theme uag-hide-desktop uag-hide-tab\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-color uagb-block-1c88c709 animated fadeIn slow\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Work<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full uag-hide-desktop\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"790\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/7R501709-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-240197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/7R501709-1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/7R501709-1-450x237.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/7R501709-1-1024x539.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/7R501709-1-768x404.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/7R501709-1-250x132.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-image uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign- uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-d6a40f3e uagb-columns__columns-1 uagb-columns__max_width-custom background-image-fallback-black uag-hide-mob\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-87a6a79b\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-neutral-white-color has-text-color\">Our Work<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-color uagb-columns__stack-tablet uagb-columns__valign- uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-29daa086 uagb-columns__columns-1 uagb-columns__max_width-custom\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-48634806\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-depth-blue-color has-text-color has-32-font-size\"><strong>Working for a community-driven, trustworthy Internet for everyone.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-18-font-size\">The Internet is a transformative force. But not everyone benefits from it equally. Around 2 billion people still lack connectivity. And, increasingly, our online safety is threatened by the inability to trust that our personal information is in our control. The stakes have never been higher. That\u2019s why we partner with communities to help people overcome their unique barriers to connectivity, be they geographic, technical, regulatory, or financial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-18-font-size\">As part of our 2030 Strategy, we are focusing on addressing two critical global challenges facing the Internet:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-18-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Lack of trust in the Internet<\/strong>. Because everyone deserves an Internet experience that is safe, secure, and protects them online.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Global inequality<\/strong>. Because people everywhere need to have access to affordable, reliable, and resilient Internet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-18-font-size\">Read about our activities for the upcoming year in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/action-plan\/2026\/\">our 2026 Action Plan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-32-font-size uag-hide-tab uag-hide-mob\">The Issues We Care About<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading uag-hide-desktop\">The Issues We Care About<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer uag-hide-tab uag-hide-mob\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class='pt-cv-wrapper'> <div class=\"pt-cv-view pt-cv-blockgrid iscvblock iscvreal grid1 layout3\" id=\"pt-cv-view-bdf24rmu\"><div data-id=\"pt-cv-page-1\" class=\"pt-cv-page\" data-cvc=\"3\"><div class=\" pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-1-col\"  data-pid=\"229253\"><div class=\"pt-cv-thumb-wrapper  \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/our-work\/connectivity\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-default\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Connectivity\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/NANUM-Center-2-768x450.jpg\" class=\"pt-cv-thumbnail\" alt=\"Connectivity\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-cv-remain-wrapper\"><h4 class=\"pt-cv-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/our-work\/connectivity\/\" class=\"_self\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Connectivity\">Connectivity<\/a><\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\" pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-1-col\"  data-pid=\"232634\"><div class=\"pt-cv-thumb-wrapper  \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/our-work\/how-the-internet-works\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-default\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"How the Internet Works\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"287\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Community-Networks-Suusamyr-Net-Kyrgyzstan-2018-1-2-768x287.jpg\" class=\"pt-cv-thumbnail\" alt=\"A woman seated at a desk with many computer screens in the background\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-cv-remain-wrapper\"><h4 class=\"pt-cv-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/our-work\/how-the-internet-works\/\" class=\"_self\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"How the Internet Works\">How the Internet Works<\/a><\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\" pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-1-col\"  data-pid=\"232600\"><div class=\"pt-cv-thumb-wrapper  \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/our-work\/internet-governance\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-default\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Internet Governance\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/shaking-hands-APAC-small-1.jpg\" class=\"pt-cv-thumbnail\" alt=\"A man and a woman shake hands across a table, symbolizing agreement\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-cv-remain-wrapper\"><h4 class=\"pt-cv-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/our-work\/internet-governance\/\" class=\"_self\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Internet Governance\">Internet Governance<\/a><\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\" pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-1-col\"  data-pid=\"232606\"><div class=\"pt-cv-thumb-wrapper  \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/our-work\/internet-policy\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-default\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Internet Policy\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/APAC-man-with-mike.jpg\" class=\"pt-cv-thumbnail\" alt=\"A man in a yellow shirt stands at a podium, delivering a speech\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-cv-remain-wrapper\"><h4 class=\"pt-cv-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/our-work\/internet-policy\/\" class=\"_self\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Internet Policy\">Internet Policy<\/a><\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\" pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-1-col\"  data-pid=\"232649\"><div class=\"pt-cv-thumb-wrapper  \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/our-work\/privacy\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-default\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Privacy\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CrystalFraser_mobile-1-768x384.jpg\" class=\"pt-cv-thumbnail\" alt=\"A woman with a bright smile uses her cell phone\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"pt-cv-remain-wrapper\"><h4 class=\"pt-cv-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/our-work\/privacy\/\" class=\"_self\" 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#3a82e4; }#pt-cv-view-bdf24rmu .pt-cv-title:not(.pt-cv-titlesm) a:hover {  }\n@media all and (max-width: 1024px) { \n#pt-cv-view-bdf24rmu .pt-cv-title a {  }#pt-cv-view-bdf24rmu .pt-cv-title:not(.pt-cv-titlesm) a { font-size: 24px; }#pt-cv-view-bdf24rmu > .pt-cv-page {grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);}\n} \n@media all and (max-width: 767px) { \n#pt-cv-view-bdf24rmu .pt-cv-title a {  }#pt-cv-view-bdf24rmu .pt-cv-title:not(.pt-cv-titlesm) a { font-size: 21px; }#pt-cv-view-bdf24rmu > .pt-cv-page {grid-template-columns: repeat(1, 1fr);}\n} <\/style><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-color uagb-columns__stack-tablet uagb-columns__valign- uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-605d6ecd uagb-columns__columns-1 uagb-columns__max_width-custom\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-e4bbfa87\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-32-font-size uag-hide-tab uag-hide-mob\"><strong>How We Succeed<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading uag-hide-desktop\"><strong>How We Succeed<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-18-font-size\">Through our Foundation, we invest in projects that advance our mission. In partnership with our global community, we build and deploy infrastructure, provide decision-makers with data to develop, maintain, and protect the Internet, help shape and advocate for policies that impact how the Internet works, and empower future Internet leaders with the skills and expertise they need to succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-none uagb-columns__stack-tablet uagb-columns__valign-top uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-0c8abc1f uagb-columns__columns-3 uagb-columns__max_width-custom\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-3\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-color uagb-block-c5cbb46e\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default margin-bottom-0 vertical-align-bottom\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"901\" height=\"607\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Zimbabwe-Chapter-Award.jpg\" alt=\"Six people stand in a row, the two in the center holding a certificate\" class=\"wp-image-239926\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Zimbabwe-Chapter-Award.jpg 901w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Zimbabwe-Chapter-Award-450x303.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Zimbabwe-Chapter-Award-768x517.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Zimbabwe-Chapter-Award-250x168.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 901px) 100vw, 901px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-7475369c uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox_cta-type-all uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><a href=\"\/community\/\" class=\"uagb-infobox-link-wrap uagb-infbox__link-to-all\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Infobox Link\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" onclick=\"return true;\"><\/a><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h3 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">Community<\/h3><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\">Our global community is passionate about developing the Internet\u2019s full potential. Individual, chapter, and organization membership are just a handful of ways to be part of our community.<\/p><div class=\"uagb-ifb-button-wrapper wp-block-button\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-color uagb-block-74b7a2c7\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default margin-bottom-0 vertical-align-bottom\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Encryption-Workshop-3.jpg\" alt=\"A group of people sit at a table at an encryption workshop in Brussels.\" class=\"wp-image-227469\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Encryption-Workshop-3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Encryption-Workshop-3-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Encryption-Workshop-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Encryption-Workshop-3-250x141.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-8987a0a2 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox_cta-type-all uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/our-work\/internet-policy\/\" class=\"uagb-infobox-link-wrap uagb-infbox__link-to-all\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Infobox Link\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" onclick=\"return true;\"><\/a><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h3 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">Advocacy<\/h3><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\">From convening policy leaders, to informing courts through Amicus Brief filings, our localized and collaborative advocacy work helps lower connectivity barriers and create a safer Internet.<\/p><div class=\"uagb-ifb-button-wrapper wp-block-button\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-color uagb-block-4d8f3576\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default margin-bottom-0 vertical-align-bottom\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/APAC-fellows.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-240190\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/APAC-fellows.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/APAC-fellows-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/APAC-fellows-250x167.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-4fea2dee uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox_cta-type-all uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/shaping-future-of-the-internet\/\" class=\"uagb-infobox-link-wrap uagb-infbox__link-to-all\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Infobox Link\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" onclick=\"return true;\"><\/a><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h3 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">Empowerment<\/h3><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\">We provide Internet leaders with the expertise they need to make decisions about and for the Internet. We offer individuals and communities trainings to help them connect and be safe online.<\/p><div class=\"uagb-ifb-button-wrapper wp-block-button\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-color uagb-columns__stack-tablet uagb-columns__valign-top uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-5ddb0c47 uagb-columns__columns-3 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-3\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-color uagb-block-914f3b48\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default margin-bottom-0 vertical-align-bottom\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sally-Haiti-WSIS.jpg\" alt=\"Sally Wentworth accepts an award on behalf of the Haiti Chapter\" class=\"wp-image-238847\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sally-Haiti-WSIS.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sally-Haiti-WSIS-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sally-Haiti-WSIS-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sally-Haiti-WSIS-250x167.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-4be958dc uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox_cta-type-all uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.isocfoundation.org\/funding-areas\/\" class=\"uagb-infobox-link-wrap uagb-infbox__link-to-all\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Infobox Link\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" onclick=\"return true;\"><\/a><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h3 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">Investing in the Internet<\/h3><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\">Foundation grantees drive change that helps communities overcome challenges, reduce inequalities, and create a more connected world.<\/p><div class=\"uagb-ifb-button-wrapper wp-block-button\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-color uagb-block-48a0fca8\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default margin-bottom-0 vertical-align-bottom\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/MENA-training-1.jpg\" alt=\"Women in hijabs collaborate on a project during a conference\" class=\"wp-image-241842\" 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class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h3 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">Measurement<\/h3><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\">On the Pulse platform, we track and measure the state of the Internet: its availability, evolution, and resilience.<\/p><div class=\"uagb-ifb-button-wrapper wp-block-button\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-color uagb-block-a02a5926 uag-hide-tab uag-hide-mob\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-none uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign- uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-597a0a40 uagb-columns__columns-1 uagb-columns__max_width-custom\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column 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Become an Internet Society member today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-bf8ef813 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button hover-background-transparent hover-border-white is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-ground-navy-color has-accent-yellow-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"\/become-a-member\/\"><strong>Join Us<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-color uagb-columns__stack-tablet uagb-columns__valign-top uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-09b50100 uagb-columns__columns-1 uagb-columns__max_width-theme uag-hide-desktop uag-hide-tab\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-color uagb-block-187c2f04 animated fadeIn slow\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full uag-hide-desktop\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1003\" src=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Standard-JPG-P1104377-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-240201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Standard-JPG-P1104377-1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Standard-JPG-P1104377-1-450x301.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Standard-JPG-P1104377-1-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Standard-JPG-P1104377-1-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Standard-JPG-P1104377-1-250x167.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Become a part of the movement.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-18-font-size\">Ready to join us in our work towards a community-driven, trustworthy Internet for everyone? 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