Internet Society

06/23/2026

May was another eventful month for our global chapters!😁 Last month, our chapters connected schools, helped learners build safer online habits, advocated for security-strengthening policies, and more.👏

Check out our community snapshot to read more about what our chapters have been up to: https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/2026/06/community-snapshot-may-2/

06/23/2026

06/22/2026

Today was the first day of the in Nairobi, Kenya! 🌍

On Friday, the last day of the event, we’re hosting an Internet Society (ISOC) Day to highlight recent projects, discuss impact, and gather input from the community.

If you’ll be in Nairobi for the event, we hope to see you at Internet Society Day! Learn more and check out the agenda: https://www.internetsociety.org/events/isoc-day-at-ais/

06/19/2026

In honor of tomorrow, we celebrate Justin.

From arriving at Rhino Camp Refugee Settlement in Uganda as a survivor of conflict, to becoming a digital leader in his community, Justin Lisisa Lobela’s journey reflects resilience, growth, and possibility.

Through our community-led connectivity initiative with CETA, Hello World, and RENU, Justin gained digital skills, became a peer trainer, supported network building, and helped others access learning in their own language. Connectivity also helped him reconnect with his family after years of separation.

Today, Justin stands as a powerful example of how refugees are not only rebuilding their lives, but leading change within their communities.

Read his full story: https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/2026/06/from-refugee-to-digital-leader-how-justin-is-helping-to-connect-rhino-camp/

06/18/2026

Just like a resilient football team in the World Cup, a resilient Internet can perform well despite challenges—like infrastructure damage, cyberattacks, and high traffic.

We’re taking a look at the top- and bottom-seeded World Cup contenders, according to FIFA rankings, and analyzing their strengths, weaknesses, and overall resilience. Who are you rooting for in the Internet Resilience World Cup?

Learn more about Internet resilience and the factors that play into it: https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/2026/06/the-world-cup-of-internet-resilience/

06/17/2026

Introducing the new MANRS Observatory!

The Global Cyber Alliance engineering team, serving as the MANRS Secretariat, has completely rebuilt the Observatory from the ground up, creating a faster, more resilient platform designed for the future of routing security.

The new Observatory includes:

⚡Near-instant performance across the platform

📊Six years of historical routing security data

🔌 A redesigned API that dramatically reduces complexity for users and integrators

🛠️ Official Go and Python SDKs, plus a first-party CLI

🛡️A more resilient data pipeline with improved reliability and regional coverage

The interface looks familiar, but the technology underneath has been entirely reengineered to better serve the MANRS community and support future innovation.

This new foundation will enable capabilities we've wanted to deliver for years, and we'll be sharing more in the months ahead.

Read more about the rebuild and what's next: https://manrs.org/2026/06/welcome-to-a-fully-rebuilt-manrs-observatory/

06/17/2026

Congratulations to the Global Cyber Alliance team for their work on rebuilding the MANRS Observatory!👏

The ready availability of routing security data is important for all of us working in the Internet ecosystem. We are proud to continue to support MANRS and to see the Observatory evolve.

GCA has recently advanced a number of initiatives focused on strengthening critical but often invisible layers of the Internet.

06/15/2026

Our Mongolia Chapter is supporting improved connectivity in schools through a powerful train-the-trainers model.

This effort began in April 2026, equipping teachers and chapter members with the skills to design, deploy, and maintain reliable school networks while also strengthening their ability to train others in their communities.

The 30 trained participants will each support new cohorts of teachers throughout the year, expanding the program’s reach across the education system. This initiative, which we support, helps build long-term capacity to sustain school connectivity.🌐

06/15/2026

❗Save the Date
👉Common Good Cyber Fund: Applications Open on 23 June 2026

The Common Good Cyber Fund Grant Program supports nonprofit organizations that strengthen public-interest cybersecurity and protect vulnerable communities online.

🌐 If your nonprofit works to protect civil society, defend high-risk communities online, or maintain critical cybersecurity infrastructure, don’t miss this opportunity.

🔗 Learn what the CGCF grant program supports, who can apply, and how to prepare for the open call: https://www.isocfoundation.org/grant-programme/common-good-cyber-fund/

06/12/2026

Our Internet Society community—from staff to alumni to board members and beyond—stayed busy at this past week in Seville, Spain!🇪🇸

We’re always excited to have an opportunity to come together, deepen our connection with the Internet technical community, and engage with stakeholders across spheres. Thanks to everyone who chatted with us!🙂