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Internet Society Foundation @isocfoundation.bsky.social · 1d

Ever wondered how the Internet stays on? 🤔

🌐 It’s all about Internet resilience!

🔗 Learn how researchers are contributing to a more resilient Internet for Everyone: https://www.isocfoundation.org/2025/10/ever-wondered-how-the-internet-stays-on-its-all-about-resilience/

Ever wondered how the Internet stays on? It’s all about Resilience! | Internet Society Foundation

We’ve all experienced it, that frustrating moment when the Internet cuts out. Maybe it’s just for a few minutes, or perhaps a longer, more impactful outage. But have you ever wondered why, despite all the challenges, the Internet often manages to stay on? The secret lies in something called Internet Resilience. What is Internet Resilience?A…

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Internet Society Foundation @isocfoundation.bsky.social · 2d

How do you feel without the Internet? 🤔

🌐 Sometimes we take the Internet for granted, but when we don’t have it, we experience a mixture of feelings.

👉 We asked our team how they feel when they are not connected.

❓ And what about you? How do you feel when you don’t have Internet?

Internet Society Foundation @isocfoundation.bsky.social · 2d

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🌍 Global Encryption Day 2025

With support from Internet Society Foundation, AFRISTEMI hosted a 3-day program under the theme: "From Classroom to Cyberpace: Staying Safe with Encryption": https://afristemi.org/global-encrytion-day-2025/

Internet Society Foundation @isocfoundation.bsky.social · 5d

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Internet Society Foundation @isocfoundation.bsky.social · 8d

🤔 When you think of the Internet, what is the first word that comes to your mind?

🌎 We asked our team to define the Internet in a single word.

🌐 And what about you? What word do you most associate with the Internet?

👉 Share with us in the comments!

#InternetForEveryone

Internet Society Foundation @isocfoundation.bsky.social · 10d

🌍 Did you know that over 2.6 billion people worldwide are unconnected?

To put that into perspective, it's like 29 World Cup Finals worth of people without Internet access!

🌐 The Internet Society Foundation is working to change that.

👉 Know more at: isocfoundation.org

Internet Society Foundation @isocfoundation.bsky.social · 15d

Learn more about this initiative:

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🔗 zcni.org

#InternetForEveryone #ConnectingTheUnconnected #DigitalInclusion #CommunityNetworks #Zimbabwe #Connectivity

From Cyber Café to Digital Revolution: The Story of Joseph Bishi and Murambinda's Community Network - Internet Society

Joseph Bishi started a small cyber café in Murambinda in 2003. He grew his vision into community networks that empower rural communities.

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Internet Society Foundation @isocfoundation.bsky.social · 15d

Supported by the Connecting the Unconnected funding program from the Internet Society and the Internet Society Foundation, this sustainable, community-driven project catalyzes digital and economic growth, offering a blueprint for expanding community networks across Zimbabwe.

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Internet Society Foundation @isocfoundation.bsky.social · 15d

🌐 The project provides connectivity to underserved areas, empowers residents as digital content creators and entrepreneurs, and drives opportunities in e-learning, e-health, and e-commerce. It also serves as a hands-on training hub for other community networks in Zimbabwe.

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Internet Society Foundation @isocfoundation.bsky.social · 15d

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🌍 The Kyleview Community Network is bridging the digital divide in Zimbabwe (Masvingo District), expanding affordable Internet access.

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Internet Society Foundation @isocfoundation.bsky.social · 19d

🌐 The Internet is for Everyone!

Everywhere and in Every Language.

🌎 We’re a global community of changemakers dedicated to building a more inclusive and accessible Internet where everyone can thrive.

👉 Discover more at isocfoundation.org

#InternetForEveryone

Internet Society Foundation @isocfoundation.bsky.social · 22d

Explore her insights in our Future of the Internet Research Interview Series: www.isocfoundation.org/2025/10/behi...

#WorldMentalHealthDay #DigitalTherapy #Health #InternetForEveryone

Behind the Screen: how online platforms are transforming mental health care | Internet Society Foundation

The rapid expansion of online therapy has changed how mental health care is delivered. What used to be mainly an in-person service has increasingly moved to video calls, apps, and direct-to-consumer p...

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Internet Society Foundation @isocfoundation.bsky.social · 22d

Supported by the Internet Society Foundation’s Research Grant Program, Livia Garofalo’s work highlights the impact and challenges for providers delivering care and the reshaping of the future of digital mental health care.

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Internet Society Foundation @isocfoundation.bsky.social · 22d

The researcher discusses her study “Doing the Work: Therapeutic Labor, Teletherapy, and the Platformization of Mental Health Care” which explores how therapists are adapting to the digital shift.

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Internet Society Foundation @isocfoundation.bsky.social · 22d

On this World Mental Health Day, we feature an interview with researcher Livia Garofalo from the @datasociety.bsky.social Data & Society Research Institute (USA).

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Internet Society Foundation @isocfoundation.bsky.social · 22d

When Mental Health Meets the Internet: Rethinking Online Therapy

The way mental health care is accessed and delivered is rapidly changing. From video calls, apps, and AI, online platforms are transforming therapy.

But what does this mean for those providing care?
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Behind the Screen: how online platforms are transforming mental health care

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Internet Society Foundation @isocfoundation.bsky.social · 25d

👏Congratulations to all the awardees!

📷 Learn more about our newest grant partners: isocfoundation.org/.../meet-the...

#InternetForEveryone #SCILLS #DigitalSkills #Inclusion #Grants #Funding

Internet Society Foundation @isocfoundation.bsky.social · 25d

🌎These innovative, community-driven projects will help people gain Internet skills to expand economic inclusion and increase educational opportunities, supporting long-term digital transformation.

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Internet Society Foundation @isocfoundation.bsky.social · 25d

The Internet Society Foundation is excited to share that 11 projects in six countries—Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Ghana, Indonesia, and Senegal—have been awarded funding through the SCILLS Grant Program.

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Internet Society Foundation @isocfoundation.bsky.social · 25d

Announcing the 2025 SCILLS Program Grantees to enhance digital inclusion in 6 countries
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Internet Society Foundation @isocfoundation.bsky.social · 26d

👉 This is not only an infrastructure upgrade but also a way to build a stronger, more inclusive digital future for education and research throughout Uganda.

#InternetForEveryone #InternetForEducation #Uganda #DigitalInclusion #Grants

Internet Society Foundation @isocfoundation.bsky.social · 26d

🌐 RENU-owned Wi-Fi offers students and staff free, reliable Internet access outside university campuses, supporting learning, research, and collaboration from hostels, residences, and common areas.

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Internet Society Foundation @isocfoundation.bsky.social · 26d

By decreasing dependence on third-party providers and implementing solar-powered routers along with modern wireless technologies, RENU is providing more reliable, energy-efficient, and consistent Internet access.

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Internet Society Foundation @isocfoundation.bsky.social · 26d

📶 With support from the Internet Society Foundation BOLT Grant Program, this project aims to expand off-campus access by deploying RENU-owned Wi-Fi in student hostels and commercial buildings across multiple districts.

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Internet Society Foundation @isocfoundation.bsky.social · 26d

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🇺🇬 Expanding Internet Access for Learning in Uganda

🌍 The Research and Education Network for Uganda is implementing a project to revitalize the metro eduroam deployment nationwide.

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