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