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We believe in a world where the Internet means opportunity.
We care about its future.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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We believe in a world where the Internet means opportunity. We care about its future.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Together with our global community, we extend the Internet’s reach and protect its long-term well-being.<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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We help grow the Internet.
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One-third of the world’s population isn’t connected. We are committed to closing the digital divide by bringing together the people and technology needed to give everyone the access they want.<\/p>

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We make the Internet stronger.<\/h3><\/div>

We advocate for a secure, trusted and more resilient Internet. We defend the Internet from those who could make it less secure, less resilient, and less open.<\/p>

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We shape the Internet of the future.<\/h3><\/div>

We are a global movement that champions an Internet of hope, opportunity, and celebrates humanity. But Internet access is no longer a luxury. It is a virtual lifeline. Be part of the solution.<\/p>

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2023 Year in Review<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Over 2.6 billion people worldwide lack Internet access, and for those connected, many lack adequate laws and practices that safeguard their online privacy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 1992, we’ve made it our mission to change this. With the dedicated contributions of our community and partners, we work to extend the Internet’s reach and make it secure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In our 2023 Year in Review, we spotlight our progress and our global community’s vital role in this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A World Without the Internet is a Disaster (Movie)<\/a><\/h3>\n
As the Internet becomes increasingly prominent in our lives, it has also begun to play a larger role in the movies we watch. <\/b>
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Empowering the Next Generation of Computer Networkers<\/a><\/h3>\n
Our computer networking course empowers learners to develop their skills and make a difference in their communities.<\/b>
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Looking Beyond the Global Digital Compact\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>\n
At the United Nations Summit of the Future in September 2024, world leaders adopted the Global Digital Compact. <\/b>
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